Role of hormones and blood lipids in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris in non-obese, non-hirsute females

Context: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common disease affecting all ages and ethnic groups. Androgens, skin and serum lipids, inflammatory signaling and regulatory neuropeptides seem to be involved in this multi-factorial process. Aim: The aim of this work was to determine hormonal levels and lipid profil...

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Main Authors: Ola Ahmed Bakry, Rania Mohamed Azmy El Shazly, Shawky Mahmoud El Farargy, Dalia Kotb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
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Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2014;volume=5;issue=5;spage=9;epage=16;aulast=Bakry