title: A microbiological approach to acne vulgaris.
abstract: The present article gives a concise survey of contemporary opinions on acne vulgaris, its etiopathogenesis, clinical forms and laboratory diagnostics. In particular, the value of microbiological diagnostics and possibilities of local as well as general therapy are discussed. Moreover, our experience is described with vaccinotherapy to manage serious clinical forms and cases when current therapy fails.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University, and Teaching Hospital in Olomouc, Hnevotínská 3, 775 15 Olomouc.
authors.forename: Yvona
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lovecková
authors.forename: Ilona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Havlíková
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011424:Propionibacterium / Q000254:growth & development; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000254:growth & development
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines