A Notorious Trio! Inflammation, Metabolic Syndrome and Vitiligo.

Background: There is evidence to support that vitiligo is linked to metabolic syndrome (MS), confirming its systemic nature. However, the underlying pathogenic mechanisms remain unknown.

Objectives: To reveal the possible association of MS with vitiligo.

Topical niacinamide (Nicotinamide) treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE): A prospective pilot study.

Background: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is an umbrella term for a group of autoimmune connective tissue disorders affecting the skin. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the chronic condition and most common form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Aims: Current therapies of DLE are challenging and not completely satisfactory, highly expensive, off-label, or poorly available (like antimalarials due to COVID-19 outbreaks).

Serum Fetuin-A: A Novel Potential Link Between Post-adolescent Acne and Insulin Resistance.

Background: Post-adolescent acne is acne in patients aged older than 25 years. It is more common in women, suggesting an underlying hormonal imbalance. It has been postulated that insulin resistance (IR) may play a role in pathogenesis.

Efficacy of Jessener solution versus intralesional steroid in treatment of alopecia areata.

Background: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes non-scarring hair loss. To date, there is no single cure and treatment remains challenging.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Jessener solution versus intralesional steroid in treatment of Alopecia Areata.

Evaluation of safety and efficacy of topical 4% nicotinamide in treatment of psoriasis; among a representative sample of Egyptians (an analytical observational study).

To assess and evaluate the efficacy and safety of nicotinamide 4% topical formulation for the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis. This study was conducted on 60 patients aged 18-65 years, with mild to moderate psoriasis vulgaris. Nicotinamide 4% in a cold cream base was used twice daily for 12 weeks.

Comparative study of the use of fractional CO laser versus the use of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata in a sample of the Egyptian population.

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that is represented as patches of hair loss, fractional CO laser and cryotherapy are used to stimulate hair growth in patients of AA. Evaluation of fractional CO laser effect versus liquid nitrogen cryotherapy in the treatment of AA. Eighty patients presented with patches of AA.

Implication of COVID-19 on the mental health of Egyptian dermatologists: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Major epidemic outbreaks create an increased demand for healthcare workers (HCWs) and pose increased health risk and psychological distress to them as well.

Aim: The aim of this cross sectional study was to find out the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among Egyptian dermatologists and their possible predictor factors.

Patients/methods: A cross sectional study was designed and data were collected using structured self-administered online depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21).