Etiology, pathogenesis, classification and clinical picture of acne vulgaris. Modern view of the problem

Abstract

The article reviews contemporary data on epidemiology, classification, pathogenesis of acne. The classification according to the ICD-10, clinical classification of acne by G. Plewig and M. Kligman, classification of acne according to the type of lesion are given and explained. The role of different cytokines imbalance described and data on changing understanding of the role of P. acnes in acne pathogenesis are provided. 

Keywords

seborrhea / acne vulgaris / epidemiology / pathogenesis of acne / acne classifications

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