Sebaceous glands and acne.
- Author:
Qiang JU
1
;
Long-Qing XIA
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Xuzhou First People' Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
immunology;
metabolism;
physiopathology;
Androgens;
metabolism;
Humans;
Lipids;
secretion;
Sebaceous Glands;
immunology;
physiopathology;
secretion;
Skin;
metabolism;
physiopathology
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2007;29(2):272-274
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
New studys on the sebaceous glands in recent years have facilitated the further understanding and treatment of acne vulgaris. This article summarizes the advancements in the relationship between sebaceous glands and acne, with focus on androgen metabolism in skin, abnormal lipids secretion, and immunology of sebaceous gland cells.
