RM Aesthetics
Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Laser Centre
Dr. Ravi Mahajan
M.ch (Plastic Surgery)
M.S. (General Surgery) M.B.B.S
Acne may be common, but it causes considerable distress
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease of adolescents and young adults with reported prevalence being nearly 80%. Its predominance in this psychologically labile age group coupled with its potentially lifelong sequelae makes it a matter of huge financial and psychosocial concern
Pathogenesis
Acne has a complex aetiology.The four pillars of acne pathogenesis are:
The disease is limited to pilosebaceous follicles of the head and upper trunk because the sebaceous glands in these regions are particularly active. The primary acne lesion is the “blackhead” , an impaction and distension of the follicle with improperly desquamated keratinocytes and sebum. The stimulus for comedogenesis is uncertain.
