In this study conducted at a Pakistani hospital, skin diseases accounted for 5.5% of outpatient cases, with infections, scabies, and eczema being the most common conditions observed.
July 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case report, a 64-year-old Thai woman with a history of misdiagnosed eczema or folliculitis was ultimately found to have granular parakeratosis of the eccrine ostium, leading to significant symptom improvement once accurately diagnosed and advised to avoid excessive heat and moisture.
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses various biological mechanisms that influence the formation of skin lesion patterns, emphasizing the need for more systematic research to improve understanding and treatment of skin disorders, but reports no new empirical findings.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This book review discusses "Eye and Skin Disease" by Mannis, Macsai, and Huntley, highlighting its comprehensive examination of the interconnections between dermatologic and ophthalmologic conditions, valuable for both specialties.
15 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified two genome-wide significant genetic associations with seborrheic dermatitis, suggesting a potential genetic susceptibility contributing to the disease's pathogenesis.
December 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” This article reviews key developments in pediatric dermatology for 2017, including consensus recommendations, novel genetic findings, and treatment insights for conditions like psoriasis and vascular malformations, without providing new clinical trial results.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This paper reviews the growing use of psychotropic drugs in dermatology due to the link between mental states and skin conditions but does not present new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Drug Discovery” This study highlights that while advances in dermatology, such as biologics and JAK inhibitors, have improved treatments for conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, challenges remain, including issues with lasting efficacy and the need for more personalized therapies.
53 citations
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” This study observed that nearly all aged nursing home residents in Berlin had at least one dermatological condition, with xerosis cutis being the most common, but few associations with demographics or medical characteristics were found.
1 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatology residents need thorough training in dermatosurgery for better patient outcomes.
This article reviews the history and characteristics of the rare nude phenotype SCID, primarily distinguished by severe T cell immunodeficiency and notable skin and hair abnormalities, but reports no new clinical findings.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
September 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document summarizes recent dermatological treatments and advances in areas like pediatric care, wound healing, skin closure, light-based therapies, pigment disorders, hair loss, immunotherapy, infection management, melanoma, drug reactions, and facial rejuvenation.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This archive describes the Bioline International platform, which hosted open access journals from developing countries but reports no new research findings.
28 citations
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study describes a case of generalized trichorrhexis nodosa and finds that defects in alpha-keratin chain formation and low cystine levels in hair may contribute to the condition.
July 2023 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” In this cross-sectional study from a dermatology clinic in Türkiye, researchers reported that the most common skin conditions were acne, dermatophytosis, and viral warts, with a higher prevalence of multiple complaints among women and those presenting with scalp issues.
November 2011 in “Revista Médica Clínica Las Condes” This article discusses the common skin issues faced by adolescents, such as acne and dermatitis, and emphasizes the psychological vulnerability of this group, but it provides no new clinical results.
87 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” In this study, researchers identified PSENEN mutations that can lead to a form of Dowling-Degos disease, characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis and an increased susceptibility to acne inversa, especially in the presence of certain trigger factors.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article presents a family case study of dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis linked to a specific KRT14 gene variant, detailing symptoms and stressing the importance of molecular diagnosis for management.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on a wide range of dermatologic surgical procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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October 1985 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses various scalp-specific dermatoses, categorizing them by congenital, acquired, and hair loss-related conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2023 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” This study reported that genetic testing is crucial for accurately diagnosing hypotrichosis, especially in cases with subtle symptoms or coexisting severe atopic dermatitis, as demonstrated in a young girl with a DSG4 gene mutation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that, unlike in actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma tissues showed higher expression of nidogen1 and Col4 in both basement membranes and surrounding stroma compared to normal skin.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study reports a rare cluster of four patients with ectodermal dysplasia, highlighting its typical dental and dermatological manifestations and the necessity of multidisciplinary management.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This report describes a neurometabolic disorder linked to gain-of-function variants in the ODC1 gene, characterized by developmental delay, ectodermal abnormalities, and notable facial and neuroimaging features.
9 citations
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March 2015 in “International reviews of immunology” This review discusses the relationship between ectodermal alterations and immunodeficiencies, particularly the roles of hyper-IgE syndrome, ectodermal dysplasia, and FOXN1 gene mutations, but it presents no new research findings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.