Oxidants and antioxidants role in acne vulgaris

Authors

Amira Adel Mahmoud, Menoufia UniversityFollow
Ashraf Abd El Raoof Dawood, Menoufia University
Mohamed Abd El Wahed Gaber, Menoufia University

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

Objectives The aim of the study was to determine the effects of oxidative stress in acne vulgaris by measuring the levels of an oxidant [malondialdehyde (MDA)] and an antioxidant [superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme] in acne patients. Background Acne vulgaris is one of the common dermatological diseases, and its pathogenesis is multifactorial. Materials and methods Twenty-seven consecutive acne patients and 10 controls were enrolled. The parameters of oxidative stress, such as serum SOD and MDA, were measured spectrophotometrically. Results There was significantly higher enzymatic level of SOD (P < 0.001) and MDA (P < 0.001) in blood of patient with acne compared with that of healthy control. There was significant positive correlation between serum SOD and serum MDA level. Conclusion Oxidative stress exists in acne patients.

Recommended Citation

Mahmoud, Amira Adel; Dawood, Ashraf Abd El Raoof; and Gaber, Mohamed Abd El Wahed (2014) "Oxidants and antioxidants role in acne vulgaris," Menoufia Medical Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 2, Article 43.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/1110-2098.141728