Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
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Chapter 42.1, Problem 1QC
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To determine: The causes of inflammation of acne vulgaris.
Concept introduction: Inflammatory acne vulgaris is the most common chronic skin disease that occurs primarily between the ages of 12 to 25 years. It causes spots and pimples mainly on face, back, neck, shoulder, chest, and brachium. The types of acne involve whiteheads, pimples, blackheads, cysts, and nodules.
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Inflammation of acne vulgaris is believed to be caused by various variables. The causative factors of inflammation of acne vulgaris are given as below:
- 1. Hyperkeratinization of the follicular epithelium
- 2. Production of excess sebum
- 3. Follicular proliferation of anaerobic Propionibacterium acnes
- 4. Rupture and inflammation of a follicle from the accumulated debris and bacteria
- 5. Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle or pregnancy
- 6. Sweating and high humidity
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