Abstract:Background: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease in the pilosebaceous gland of the skin which can cause depression and anxiety. IL-23 is a cytokine that is involved in autoimmune diseases, including acne vulgaris. IL-23 affects the differentiation process of Th17 which further produces IL-17, an important component in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. IL-17 plays a significant role in the grade of skin damage caused by the inflammation process.Objective: To find out differences in IL-23 serum level… Show more
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