| Description |
x, 311 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Basic and clinical dermatology ; 40 |
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Basic and clinical dermatology ; 40
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| Contents |
Overview of the pathogenesis of acne / Guy F. Webster -- Cell biology of the pilosebaceous unit / Helen Knaggs -- Sebum secretion and acne / Philip W. Wertz -- The molecular biology of retinoids and their receptors / Anthony V. Rawlings -- Molecular biology of PPARs in relation to sebaceous glands and acne / Michaela T. Downie and Terence Kealey -- Antimicrobial peptides and acne / Michael P. Philpott -- Hormonal influences of acne / Diane Thiboutot -- Antimicrobial therapy in acne / Guy F. Webster -- Topical retinoids / Daniela Kroshinsky and Alan Shalita -- Phototherapy and laser therapy of acne / Guy F. Webster -- Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid therapy / Gabi Gross -- Treating acne with octadecenedioic acid: mechanism of action, skin delivery, and clinical results / Johann W. Wiechers ... [et al.] -- The effect of sphingolipids as a new therapeutic option for acne treatment / Saskia K. Klee, Mike Farwick, and Peter Lersch -- 5à-reductase and its inhibitors / Rainer Voegeli ... [et al.] -- Sebum: physical chemical properties, macromolecular structure, and effects of ingredients / Linda D. Rhein, Joel L. Zatz, and Monica R. Motwani -- Targeted delivery of actives from topical treatment products to the pilosebaceous unit / Linda D. Rhein, Joel L. Zatz, and Monica R. Motwani -- Topical therapy and formulation principles / Steve Boothroyd -- In vitro models for the evaluation of anti-acne technologies / John S. Bajor |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Acne -- Treatment.
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Acne.
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Acne Vulgaris.
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Acne Vulgaris -- therapy.
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| Author |
Rawlings, Anthony V., 1958-
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Webster, Guy F.
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| LC no. |
2007005325 |
| ISBN |
0824729714 (hbk.) |
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9780824729714 (hbk.) |
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