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   			ISSUE 1487
February 1, 2016
                			
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				Drugs for Acne
February 1, 2016 (Issue: 1487)
				The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial: follicular
hyperkeratinization, bacteria, sebum production,
androgens, and inflammation all play a role. The gram-positive
microaerophilic bacteria Propionibacterium
acnes promotes development of acne...more
        			
        			
					
					
				
        			
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