Abstract
Background: Although psoriasis is a Th1-dominant disease, certain investigations have also revealed the involvement of Th2 cells in the disease. Soluble CD30 (sCD30) is predominantly associated with various Th2 diseases. Therefore, the role of sCD30 in psoriasis requires further evaluation. Objectives: To evaluate the association between sCD30 and psoriasis. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, the association between serum sCD30 levels and psoriasis was evaluated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in sera obtained from patients with psoriasis. Results: The results indicated elevated sCD30 levels in 79 patients with psoriasis, and the levels were significantly higher in those with a prolonged duration of disease (duration > 10 years). Furthermore, there was a significant positive correlation between the duration of disease (years) and sCD30 (pg/mL) levels. These findings suggest that sCD30 is a useful marker for chronicity of psoriasis. Conclusion: Elevated sCD30 levels in psoriasis are associated with disease duration, and they may reflect the chronicity of psoriasis. Further research is required to determine the role of sCD30 in psoriasis.
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