A.Soliman, M., M.Al Refaei, A., M. Abdel Khalik, G., T. Rachwan, M. (2024). Assessment of Leptin Level in Serum of Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis. Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 9(2), 145-147. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.279329.1372
Menna A.Soliman; Asmaa M.Al Refaei; Ghada M. Abdel Khalik; Maha T. Rachwan. "Assessment of Leptin Level in Serum of Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis". Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 9, 2, 2024, 145-147. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.279329.1372
A.Soliman, M., M.Al Refaei, A., M. Abdel Khalik, G., T. Rachwan, M. (2024). 'Assessment of Leptin Level in Serum of Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis', Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 9(2), pp. 145-147. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.279329.1372
A.Soliman, M., M.Al Refaei, A., M. Abdel Khalik, G., T. Rachwan, M. Assessment of Leptin Level in Serum of Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis. Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024; 9(2): 145-147. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.279329.1372
Assessment of Leptin Level in Serum of Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis
1Dermatology, Venereolgoy and Andrology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University
2Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University
Abstract
Background: Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a prevalent dermatological condition encountered in medical settings, known by various names such as sebo psoriasis, seborrheic eczema, and dandruff, among others. the rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) poses a global health challenge, with emerging interest in its connection to various dermatological conditions, including SD, conditions like obesity are associated with increased leptin levels and resistance to its action, suggesting a complex interaction between leptin and skin health. Objective: This review aims to assess serum level of leptin in patients with SD and its relation to MetS in these patients, if any. Conclusions: patients with seborrheic dermatitis exhibit significantly higher serum leptin levels compared to healthy controls, indicating a potential role of leptin in the pathogenesis of the disease. Notably, serum leptin levels correlated with the severity of the disease and showed potential as a biomarker for disease severity.