Lesional and circulating levels of interleukin -17 and 25 - hydroxycholecalciferol in active acne vulgaris: correlation to disease severity
Objectives: The immunological aspects of inflammatory acne are still incompletely understood, so the current study aims to investigate the possible role of IL-17 and 25 hydroxycholecalciferol (25(OH)D3) in the disease pathogenesis and progression. Materials and Methods: Across-sectional study has been conducted on 135 patients with active acne vulgaris of various severities and 150 matched controls. ELISA assays of serum and ... Read more