IL1A (-889) gene polymorphism is associated with the effect of diet as a risk factor in Acne Vulgaris.

Background: Despite the several studies suggesting the genetic basis of acne vulgaris, the exact genetic architecture of this very common condition is not yet clear.

Aim Of The Work: This study aimed to investigate the association between IL-1A (-889) gene polymorphism and acne vulgaris in a sample of patients.

Subjects And Method: Blood samples from 100 patients with acne vulgaris and 100 healthy age, sex, and BMI matched controls were obtained.