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Acne vulgaris

Publication |
2010

Abstract

Acne is a chronic non-infectious inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair pins. It affects the pilosebaceous unit, which is unique to humans.

Speeches Acne affects 80-100% of adolescents aged 11 to 25 years and in 10-15% of patients symptoms occur in older women. The communication describes cases 17-year boy.

Since 2006 he has been monitored and treated for worsening acne with the gradual development of bone and joint disease. Improvement occurred after combined total corticosteroid therapy with retinoids and subsequent transplantation of skin on the chest.

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