151 citations,
November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
89 citations,
March 1996 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CD18-deficient mice developed psoriasis-like skin disease, useful for studying inflammatory skin disorders.
85 citations,
May 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin diseases differ between Ghana and the UK, with infections most common in Ghana and malignant skin diseases most prevalent in the UK.
83 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
77 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
70 citations,
May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” The representation of skin conditions in medical reviews partly matches their real-world impact.
67 citations,
January 2022 in “Theranostics” Advanced nanocarrier and microneedle drug delivery methods are more effective, safer, and less invasive for treating skin diseases.
65 citations,
January 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The most common skin problems in Indian children are infections and eczemas.
52 citations,
February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
48 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
46 citations,
September 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Many alpacas have skin diseases, with bacterial infections being the most common.
43 citations,
February 2019 in “International immunology” Special immune cells called Regulatory T cells help control skin inflammation and repair in various skin diseases.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
36 citations,
January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.
34 citations,
June 2014 in “The BMJ” Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
32 citations,
April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
28 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of agricultural safety and health” Most Latino farmworkers in the study had skin diseases, with fungal infections being the most common.
28 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.
27 citations,
August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
25 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
24 citations,
October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
24 citations,
June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
24 citations,
March 2015 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Some skin conditions are common during pregnancy and can be safely treated without affecting the pregnancy outcome.
21 citations,
August 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics” Skin diseases in Turkish children vary by age and gender, with infections, eczema, acne, and allergies most common.
17 citations,
July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
16 citations,
January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
15 citations,
June 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most kidney transplant patients in the study had skin problems, often related to infections, medication side effects, or skin cancer risks.
12 citations,
November 1970 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.