Acne
Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit, predominantly affecting adolescents but often persisting into adulthood. It is primarily driven by four key factors: increased sebum production, abnormal follicular keratinization, colonization by Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes), and a subsequent inflammatory response. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly elevated androgens, stimulate sebaceous gland activity […]