Application of topical minoxidil in acne vulgaris treatment

• Main Authors: Chun-Bing Chen (Author), Yung-Chia Kuo (Author), Sun-Min Chang (Author), An-Chi Lin (Author), Hsien-Chi Fan (Author), Tung-Liang Lin (Author), Wen-Hung Chung (Author), Cheng-Lung Hsu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) results from increased sebum production and Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) overgrowth, leading to pilosebaceous unit inflammation. The androgen-androgen receptor (AR) pathway significantly contributes to acne development, with minoxidil showing promise in suppressing A...