Evaluation of serum levels of interleukins 1-beta, 10 and 12 in patients with acne vulgaris.
Marwa MohamedHanan Abdel Aaty ShehataNahed Fathallah FahmyRamadan SalehPublished in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2022)
Our results indicate significant alterations in the monocyte-derived cytokine (MDCs) profile in patients with AV, IL-1 and IL-12 serum levels rose while IL-10 levels fell, reflecting an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines and a decrease in anti-inflammatory cytokines. These highlight the important role played by monocytes in the pathogenesis of AV.