Modern pathogenetic therapy of acne

Abstract

The article provides an overview of literature on new data in studying acne pathophysiology. A particular attention is given to modern interpretation of the role played by inflammation in dermatosis development. The author presents an analysis of the most effective modern pathogenetically-based topical preparations, as well as an algorithm for their application.

Keywords

• subclinical inflammation
• innate immunity
• adapalene
• clindamycin