The rabbit ear model as comedogenic test. 3. Histologic and enzyme histochemical studies of the follicle and sebaceous gland epithelium

Zimmermann, R.

Dermatologische Monatschrift 176(1): 55-61

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-9083
PMID: 2138094
Document Number: 359893
A strongly comedogenic mineral oil induced histologically and enzyme-histochemically detectable changes in the follicles and sebaceous gland ducts in the skin of rabbit ears. These correlate to findings concerning acne vulgaris in humans. The rabbit ear model thus appears to be suitable for experimental studies into acne vulgaris.

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