Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris: Comedogenic Properties of Human Sebum in External Ear Canal of the Rabbit

    July 1968 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
    Albert M. Kligman
    Studysummary This study found that applying scalp sebum from young men to rabbit ear canals caused follicular hyperkeratosis, suggesting sebum stimulates the formation of comedones, a key feature in acne vulgaris.
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