Introduction: Microneedling is a relatively new minimally invasive procedure involving superficial and controlled puncturing of the skin by rolling with miniature fine needles. Traditionally used as a collagen induction therapy for skin rejuvenation and facial scars specially acne scars. Aim of the work: Evaluation of efficacy of microneedling in treatment of acne scars. Patients and Methods: Ten patients with post ... Read more

Introduction: Acne scars are largely preventable complications of acne. 95% of the scars occur over the face thus impacting the quality of life. Correction of scars is the priority for acne patients. There is no single treatment modality that has been shown to be universally effective. Microneedling is a relatively new minimally invasive procedure used as a collagen induction therapy ... Read more

Introduction: Leptin is a 167 - amino acid polypeptide hormone, identified in 1994 by positional cloning in the mouse and human. This hormone is secreted by the white adipose tissue in proportion to body energy (fat) stored. Leptin functions as a satiety factor in the regulation of body weight. So far, many studies have pointed to a direct role of ... Read more

Sexuality is one of the most important components of quality of life in both sexes. Female Sexual Dysfunction are a complex, poorly understood and underestimated health problem although it is a highly prevalent include disorders of desire, arousal, orgasm and sexual pain associated with self-distress. Pathophysiology of FSD has been related to several factors. In response to an overwhelming demand ... Read more

Background Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and manifested by an immunological and clinical outcome, ranging from borderline lepromatous and lepromatous infections to tuberculoid and borderline tuberculoid infections. Cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and tumor necrosis factor-α are associated with leprosy. Objective The aim was to assess IL-6 and IFN-γ in untreated patients ... Read more

Background: Melasma is a common dyschromia that often motivates the search for dermatological care as it results in cosmetic disfigurement that impairs the patient’s quality of life. Aim: To evaluate the effect of microneedling with addition of topical vitamin c in treatment of melasma. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study that included 34 adult females with 4 dropouts. ... Read more

Alopecia areata is a common cause of nonscarring alopecia that occurs in a patchy, confluent, or diffuse pattern. Dermoscopy is a noninvasive technique for the clinical diagnosis of many skin diseases. Topical minoxidil solution 5% and platelet rich plasma are important modalities used in treatment of alopecia areata. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PRP versus topical minoxidil 5% ... Read more

Background: Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological condition encoun- tered in adolescents. Aim: It was to determine the prevalence of acne vulgaris and its impact of the quality of life among adolescents attending secondary schools in Sohag Province, Upper Egypt. Patients and methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in randomly selected governmental and technical secondary schools in Sohag ... Read more

* BACKGROUND: Chronic radio dermatitis is a frequent side effect of radiotherapy. It may be associated with decreased quality of life. AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of patients with chronic radio dermatitis. METHODS: This study was a prospective clinical trial conducted on ... Read more

BACKGROUND: Skin diseases are a major health problem affecting a high proportion of the population and causing distress and disability. Disabled children may be particularly susceptible to skin disorders. Data regarding the dermatological problems encountered among physically and/or mentally challenged children are limited in Egypt. OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to determine the pattern and the prevalence of skin diseases ... Read more