Assessment of Serum Level of Amyloid A in Patients with Acne Vulgaris | ||||
Benha Medical Journal | ||||
Volume 42, Issue 7, July 2025, Page 860-867 PDF (540.23 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/bmfj.2025.299060.2111 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Neveen Emad Sorour1; Ahmed Mohamed Hamed2; asmaa adel Elfallah![]() ![]() | ||||
1Professor of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University | ||||
2Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University | ||||
3Assistant Professor of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University | ||||
4(M.B.B.Ch, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University) | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Serum Amyloid A (SAA) is a major acute phase protein produced in large quantity during Acute Phase Reactant (APR). The rise of SAA concentration in blood circulation during APR has been a clinical marker for active inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate serum levels of Amyloid A in patients with acne and its correlation with the disease severity. Methods: This prospective case-control study included 60 patients suffering from acne vulgaris. Patients were divided into 3 equal groups: Group A: patients with mild acne vulgaris. Group B: patients with moderate acne vulgaris. Group C: 20 patients with severe acne vulgaris. In addition, 30 apparently healthy, age and sex matched individuals were included as control group. Results: Serum Amyloid A level was significantly higher in the acne vulgaris group when compared to the control (mean=4.89 versus 1.08, p | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Serum Level; Amyloid A; Disease Severity; Acne Vulgaris | ||||
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