Serum Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (sICAM-1): A Novel Potential Biomarker in Severe Acne Vulgaris.

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disorder. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is a vital adhesion molecule mediating cellular adhesion during the inflammatory process.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate serum soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1) level in AV patients as an attempt to elucidate its role in acne pathogenesis and to relate with studied clinical parameters.

Serum Interleukin-15 is a Marker of Alopecia Areata Severity.

Background: Interleukin-15 (IL-15) is a cytokine that is involved in many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease, serum levels of IL-15 have not been studied well in AA patients.

Aim Of The Work: We aims at evaluating the serum levels of IL-15 in active AA.