The effect of intense pulsed light treatment on the expression of transforming growth factor-β in acne vulgaris
The mechanism of action of IPL in acne treatment is not clearly understood, but an immunomodulatory role has been suggested. Furthermore, inflammatory cytokines and matrix degrading enzymes play a key role in acne pathogenesis. Therefore, curbing the production of these mediators may assist acne res...
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Cardiff University
2012
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.567491 |