[Physiopathological mechanisms in acne vulgaris].
The physiopathological mechanisms of the different degrees of the Acne Vulgaris are reviewed. The observations show the important antigenic activity of the "Propionibacterium acnes" and the cellular immunity in the inflammation. An immunologic concept could explain this process.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000728:Androgens / Q000502:physiology; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000276:immunology; D001424:Bacterial Infections; D006801:Humans; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011425:Propionibacterium acnes / Q000201:enzymology / Q000276:immunology*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
D000728:Androgens; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial
Mecanismos fisiopatológicos en el acné vulgaris.