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Acne Vulgaris

Archives of Dermatology · 2002 · Vol. 138(12) · pp. 1584–90

Loren Cordain✉(Colorado State University)Staffan Lindeberg(Lund University)Magdalena HurtadoKim HillS. Boyd Eaton(Emory University)Jennie Brand‐Miller(University of Sydney)

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Abstract

The astonishing difference in acne incidence rates between nonwesternized and fully modernized societies cannot be solely attributed to genetic differences among populations but likely results from differing environmental factors. Identification of these factors may be useful in the treatment of acne in Western populations.

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects melanin and skin pigmentation Biochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesAcneMedicineDermatologyEpidemiologyIncidence (geometry)PopulationDemographyEnvironmental healthPathology

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Acne VulgarisAdolescentAdultDeveloping CountriesDietFemaleHumansHyperinsulinismMalePapua New GuineaParaguayPopulation SurveillanceRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexIncidence

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