... Abstract Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological diseases, and caused by a combination of pathogenetic factors including follicular hyperkeratosis, seborrhea, colonization with Propionibacterium acnes and inflammatory phenomena. Various medical treatments address...

... continues to be one of the most effective treatments for inflammatory acne. Introduction Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for acne vulgaris has been an important alternative for patients who fail traditional therapy, or who cannot or choose not to tolerate systemic or topical therapies. Available now...

... Abstract Pemphigus is an autoimmune disease of the skin and mucous membranes and is mediatedby IgG autoantibodies against desmoglein (Dsg), a cadherin-type cell-cell adhesionmolecule in desmosomes. Recently, an active disease mouse model of pemphigus vulgaris(PV) was generated with a unique...

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...), and in the pilosebaceous units. This has forged great interest and clinical research towards utilizing PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers, AK and associated photorejuvenation, and inflammatory acne vulgaris. Here, the evidence-based medicine supporting the use of PDT in the USA will be presented, and how...

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... the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Here, based on the current literature, the possible link between the skin surface pH, epidermal barrier function and acne is reviewed. What Is Already Known? ■ Acne vulgaris seems to correlate with impaired epidermal barrier function within the follicular...

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