Dermatológia pre prax 4/2011

Acne – An overview, news in the treatment

Acne is one of the most frequent diseases treated in dermatology praxis. It affects considerable percentage of population not only in teen age. The knowledge about pathogenesis of acne is more and more extensive. Researches are more focused on molecular level. New receptores are being discovered and development of new active subtances is related. The following text brings information about one perspective active ingredient.

Keywords: Propionibacterium acnes, pro-inflammatory cytokines, Effectiose, rhamnose.