NOD2 expression in psoriasis before and after treatment with Narrowband Ultraviolet B phototherapy.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by hyperproliferation of keratinocytes and immune dysregulation. Narrow band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is a common treatment for psoriasis due to its efficacy and safety profile. NOD2 is an intracellular pattern recognition receptor involved in immune responses and inflammation, and its expression is elevated in psoriatic skin.

A Study of NLRC4 in Patients with Leprosy.

Background: Activation of the NLRC4 inflammasome appears to start many signalling processes inside the host, including caspase-1, the principal protease responsible for converting proIL-1β and IL-18 to active, secreted IL-1β and IL-18, resulting in pyroptosis.

Aims: To evaluate NLRC4 level in patient's blood serum to highlight its role in the pathogenesis of leprosy.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 40 patients with leprosy and 30 healthy individuals of matched ages and sexes.

Pulsed dye laser in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma: A single session versus two sessions - a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer worldwide. It has a specialized microvasculature system that can be targeted by the pulsed dye laser using the theory of selective photothermolysis.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of single session versus two sessions of pulsed dye laser in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.