title: Acne vulgaris.
abstract: A theory concerning the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris is offered and, based on the theory, a rationale for treatment is presented. Acne vulgaris should be regarded as a cosmetically unacceptable biological variation in most cases, a syndrome rather than a disease. One must not lose sight of the occasional case in which it is the marker of an endocrine disorder.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000378:metabolism; D013315:Stress, Psychological
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens