Application of topical minoxidil in acne vulgaris treatment

Application of topical minoxidil in acne vulgaris treatment

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) results from increased sebum production and Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) overgrowth, leading to pilosebaceous unit inflammation. The androgen-androgen receptor (AR) pathway significantly contributes to acne development, with minoxidil showing promise in suppressing A...

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Main Authors: Chun-Bing Chen, Yung-Chia Kuo, Sun-Min Chang, An-Chi Lin, Hsien-Chi Fan, Tung-Liang Lin, Wen-Hung Chung, Cheng-Lung Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-09-01
Series:Dermatologica Sinica
Subjects:
acne
androgen
androgen receptor
c. acnes
minoxidil
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ds.DS-D-24-00105

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