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Keratinocytes and neutrophils are important sources of proinflammatory molecules in hidradenitis suppurativa.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Mar 2016
Lima A L, Karl I, Giner T, Poppe H, Schmidt M, Presser D, Goebeler M, Bauer B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of the chronic inflammatory skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa (HS, also known as acne inversa) involves epidermal alterations such as psoriasiform epidermal hyperplasia and keratin plugging. Keratinocytes are an important source of proinflammatory molecules in inflammatory skin diseases and can be stimulated by interleukin (IL)-17(+) cells. OBJECTIVES: To explore the possible role...
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