A 22-year-old woman visits the office because she has had persistent facial blemishes for several years that have not responded to over-the-counter treatment. The patient has no other medical problems. She does not smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs. The following image depicts the results of a skin examination: Which of the following most likely contributed to the pathogenesis of this patient's skin condition?

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A 22-year-old woman visits the office because she has had persistent facial blemishes for several years that have not responded to over-the-counter treatment. The patient has no other medical problems. She does not smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs. The following image depicts the results of a skin examination:  Which of the following most likely contributed to the pathogenesis of this patient's skin condition?

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Eductional Objective: Acne is defined by the obstruction of pilosebaceous follicles (comedones) caused by hyperkeratinization and excess sebum accumulation. Androgens stimulate sebum production, which provides nutrients to Cutibacterium acnes. C acnes proliferation within the follicles causes an inflammatory response, resulting in the formation of red papules and pustules.

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