Chronic Disabling Dermatoses

Abstract

A method of quantitating the desquamating layers of human skin (corneocyte count) has been applied to normal skin and lesions of psoriasis, tinea versicolor and dandruff. The corneocyte count is an objective measure of severity. Bacteria can also be studied. The bacteriology of acne lesions and the importance of Corynebacterium acnes in the production of free fatty acids have been studied, Methods for evaluating systemic and topical antibacterial agents have been refined. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0858422

Entities

People

  • Albert M. Kligman
  • Richard R. Marples

Organizations

  • University of Pennsylvania

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Bacteriology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Dermatology
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Epidermis
  • Fatty Acids
  • Fungi
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Production
  • Skin Diseases

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  • Microbial Pathology