Acne and its therapy. (©2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Guy F. Webster, Anthony V. Rawlings.
• Other Names: Webster, Guy F; Rawlings, Anthony V, 1958-
• Contents: Overview of the pathogenesis of acne / Guy F. Webster -- Cell biology of the pilosebaceous unit / Helen Knaggs -- Sebum secretion and acne / Philip W. Wertz -- The molecular biology of retinoids and their receptors / Anthony V. Rawlings -- Molecular biology of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in relation to sebaceous glands and acne / Michaela M.T. Downie and Terence Kealey -- Antimicrobial peptides and acne / Michael P. Philpott -- Hormonal influences in acne / Diane Thiboutot -- Antimicrobial therapy in acne / Guy F. Webster -- Topical retinoids / Daniela Kroshinsky and Alan R. Shalita -- Phototherapy and laser therapy of acne / Guy F. Webster -- Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid therapy / Gabi Gross -- Treating acne with octadecenedioic acid: mechanism of action, skin delivery, and clinical results / Johann W. Wiechers [and others] -- The effect of sphingolipids as a new therapeutic option for acne treatment / Saskia K. Klee, Mike Farwick, and Peter Lersch -- 5[alpha]-reductase and its inhibitors / Rainer Voegeli [and others] -- Sebum: physical-chemical properties, macromolecular structure, and effects of ingredients / Linda D. Rhein, Joel L. Zatz, and Monica R. Motwani -- Targeted delivery of actives from topical treatment products to the pilosebaceous unit / Linda D. Rhein, Joel L. Zatz, and Monica R. Motwani -- Topical therapy and formulation principles / Steve Boothroyd -- In vitro models for the evaluation of anti-acne technologies / John Bajor.
• Publisher Details: New York : Informa Healthcare
• Publication Date: 2007
• Copyright Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 311 pages, [8] pages of plates), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 616.5/3; Acne; Acne -- Treatment; Acne Vulgaris; Acne Vulgaris -- therapy; Acne -- Treatment; Acne; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Skin; Acne; Acne -- Treatment; Acné; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420018417; 1420018418
• Related ISBNs: 9780824729714; 0824729714
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.