Acne Vulgaris

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Authors

Loren Cordain · Colorado State University

Staffan Lindeberg · Lund University

Magdalena Hurtado

Kim Hill

S. Boyd Eaton · Emory University

Jennie Brand‐Miller · University of Sydney

Abstract

The astonishing difference in acne incidence rates between nonwesternized and fully modernized societies cannot be solely attributed to genetic differences among populations but likely results from differing environmental factors. Identification of these factors may be useful in the treatment of acne in Western populations.

Topics & Keywords

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects melanin and skin pigmentation Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Dermatology

Volume 138, Issue 12, pp. 1584-90

DOI: 10.1001/archderm.138.12.1584

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