Acne is a complex skin condition influenced heavily by genetic factors that dictate how various cutaneous systems interact. At a microscopic level, inherited traits affect the size and activity of sebaceous glands, which produce the natural oils essential…
Hormonal fluctuations play a central role in modulating the activity of the sebaceous glands, directly influencing both the volume and composition of lipid production in the skin. Circulating hormones, particularly androgens such as dihydrotestosterone, bind to specific receptors…