October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a Delphi survey among 441 European dermatology patients identified psychological impacts as the most significant issues affecting their lives, underscoring the need for psychological support in managing dermatological diseases.
September 2024 in “Medicina” This study found that among women with PCOS, the FokI CC genotype of the VDR gene may offer protection against acne and seborrhea, while the VDR-TaqI dominant genotype is associated with reduced oxidative stress.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study resulted in a draft version of the Patient‐Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases measure, PRIDD, which includes 27 items refined from patient consensus and is now undergoing psychometric testing.
June 2026 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that patients undergoing endocrine surgery commonly experienced hormonal disorders and dermatologic complications, particularly those with hormonal imbalances, highlighting the importance of dermatologic surveillance and aesthetic rehabilitation in postoperative care to improve quality of life.
38 citations
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December 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that in dermatological patients, poorer quality of life was associated with being younger, single, having a low income, one skin disease, and longer duration of the condition.
May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study observed a significant 207.62% increase in hospitalization rates for alopecia areata after the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable shifts in disease subtypes and patient demographics, suggesting a potential link between the pandemic and changes in the disease's course.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” This review discusses the emotional impact of androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of integrating emotional support into dermatological nursing care to improve patient outcomes.
January 2026 in “University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository (University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen)” This study found that adult males in Taiz, Yemen with dermatological disorders had significantly lower serum zinc and hemoglobin levels compared to healthy controls, highlighting the importance of assessing micronutrient status in skin disease management.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study investigates the complex impact of bariatric surgery on skin disorders, reporting improvements in conditions like acanthosis nigricans and psoriasis, while new issues such as xeroderma and alopecia may also emerge postoperatively.
76 citations
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August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” The researchers reported that dermatological side effects from chemotherapy for women's cancers are common and significantly affect quality of life.
July 2023 in “Anuradhapura Medical Journal” This study reported a high prevalence of dermatological conditions among university students in Sri Lanka, with self-reported acne being the most common and associated with significant psychological distress; more than half of the participants consulted a doctor for their skin issues.
November 2025 in “Dermato” In this review, researchers synthesized contemporary findings about the human skin microbiome's influence on conditions like acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation, highlighting the potential of microbiome-informed strategies and treatments such as postbiotics and probiotics to improve dermatological outcomes.
December 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This study explored how excessive sugar consumption detrimentally affects skin health by promoting processes like glycation and inflammation, concluding that a low-glycemic index diet could help prevent and manage skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” This review discusses the psychological and emotional effects of common dermatologic conditions and highlights their impact on quality of life, but it does not present new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review focuses on the various skin toxicities caused by chemotherapeutic and targeted tumor therapy drugs, including rashes, keratoacanthoma, and more severe conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, without presenting new clinical results.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This review highlights the significant psychosocial impact of alopecia areata on children and adolescents, affecting self-esteem, relationships, academic performance, and the well-being of their families.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” This systemic review and meta-analysis found that men with androgenetic alopecia generally experience moderate impacts on quality of life, but limited evidence of severe effects on mental health.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that dermatological diseases like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa impact women's work performance and daily activities more severely than men's, with women reporting higher absenteeism and work impairment and lower work ability scores.
October 2023 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” This article discusses how vitamin D supplementation impacts human aesthetics and health, with effects varying positively or negatively based on different dermatological conditions.
March 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and psychosocial impact of skin manifestations in PCOS and emphasizes the need for holistic, personalized care without reporting new results.
26 citations
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This review discusses the evaluation, clinical presentation, and cutaneous manifestations of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, focusing on differential diagnosis challenges with polycystic ovary syndrome, and reports no new clinical findings.
March 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This case report describes the association of alopecia areata with COVID-19 in a 7-year-old girl.
January 2023 in “Frontiers research topics” This article describes the Frontiers journal series, highlighting its open-access approach and tiered publishing system, but it presents no new empirical findings.
March 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery, but it reports no new research findings.
55 citations
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July 2013 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review explores the impact of various medications on male fertility, highlighting reversible negative effects from methotrexate, finasteride, and ketoconazole, while reporting no adverse fertility effects for oral retinoids and certain immunosuppressants.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on skin health, highlighting various cutaneous manifestations and the need for dermatologists to adapt their practices during the pandemic, but it reports no new results.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics” This article discusses the dermatologic impacts of gender-affirming medical care in transgender adolescents and emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care to improve dermatologic and overall outcomes; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” This study found an increase in certain dermatological conditions like dermatitis and scabies, and a decrease in others such as psoriasis vulgaris and atopic dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous year.
39 citations
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews comprehensive surveys on the prevalence and impact of skin disease in resource-poor countries, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights challenges such as health literacy and service access.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This narrative review explores existing evidence on zinc's impact in certain immune-related, gastrointestinal, dermatological, and metabolic disorders, considering clinical and observational studies to assess zinc supplementation's clinical relevance.