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The successful management of acne involves a careful detailing of the factors involved in pathogenesis to ensure confidence and co-operation with the now quite successful therapeutic measures available.
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Leyden, J.J., Kligman, A.M. Acne Vulgaris: New Concepts in Pathogenesis and Treatment. Drugs 12, 292–300 (1976). https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-197612040-00004
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