Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Acne vulgaris commonly known as “acne” is a cutaneous inflammatory disease of the skin. It is mainly caused when the hair follicles present on skin surface are blocked with dead cells or excess oil. The problem of acne is common in 85% of the adolescents worldwide.

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