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Artefactual skin disorder, formerly known as dermatitis artefacta, is a rare psychodermatological condition characterized by self-inflicted skin lesions, the origin of which patients typically deny. This disorder lies a...

Skin tags are classified as benign lesions. They occur mainly on the skin of the neck, eyelids, armpits, and groin as pedicles and soft nodules. Their occurrence is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, atherogeni...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of common skin diseases in chronic kidney patients under medical treatment, and to determine their relations with chronic kidney disease stagin...

Extreme indoor and outdoor conditions in patients’ places of stay (hot or cold air and changes in humidity) lead to weakening of the lipid barrier function and disproportionate epidermal microbiota which results in a l...

Abstract Background Bipolar disorder (BD) typically emerges during adolescence and is associated with substantial functional impairment, but objective physiological markers are scarce. The niacin skin flushing response (...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims The present review aims to ascertain whether reproductive disorders are associated with specific physical, mental, personality, and social traits. This information may be used to support or r...

Materias / palabras clave: hypomelanosis of ito; pigmentary disorders; mosaicism

Introduction . Pitted keratolysis (PK) is a mild infectious skin disorder caused by Corynebacterium spp., Kytococcus sedentarius or Dermatophilus congolensis . These bacteria produce enzymes that digest keratin, cau...

Immune dysregulation can lead to autoimmunity and autoinflammation. The goal of treatment is to balance targeted therapies while avoiding infections or other side effects, which becomes complicated with multiple diagnose...

Antimalarial drugs used in medicine for over 300 years, nowadays, due to their anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiproliferative photoprotective properties, are used in the therapy of many dermatologic and rheuma...

BackgroundRAS-associated autoimmune leukoproliferative disorder (RALD) is a rare immune-dysregulation syndrome caused by pathogenic mutations in RAS–MAPK pathway genes, most commonly KRAS. It is characterized by autoim...

BackgroundTelomere biology disorders (TBD) are rare multisystem disorders characterized by a wide array of clinical presentations, including bone marrow failure, pulmonary fibrosis, and malignancy predisposition due to p...

Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi of the genus Malassezia. Typically, patients present with well-defined, hypopigmented, scaly macules, or patches over seborrheic areas. ...

IntroductionAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by immune dysregulation, impaired epidermal barrier function, and recurrent episodes of itching and inflammation. Emerging evidence...

Objectives: Skin disorders are a common health condition that affects people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, and inflicts injury in a variety of ways. If the cracks in the heels are severe, they can be uncomfo...

ABSTRACT Lymphoma is the most common lymphoproliferative disorder in cats. However, cutaneous lymphomas are uncommon in this species and can be classified as epitheliotropic or non-epitheliotropic. Epitheliotropic lympho...

Aim. The aim of this study was to review the current scientific literature on the adverse effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) use in physically active men and to highlight the need for further research in this ...

Aplasia Cutis Congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital disorder characterised by a lack of skin at birth, most commonly affecting the scalp, though other body areas may also be involved. The lesions typically range from 0.5 ...

Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is widely used for pigmentary disorders, but its anti-ageing potential remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate whether topical 3% TXA improves early periorbital wrinkles in women wi...

Hand eczema is a common skin disorder with significant functional and economic impacts. Conventional therapy options, such as topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy and systemic immunosuppressants,...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Psoriasis is a skin disorder complicated by arthritis and enthesitis. The cytokines interleukin (IL)‐17, IL‐23, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐α are reportedly key effectors of psorias...

Abstract Background Frunevetmab, a felinized antinerve growth factor monoclonal antibody, effectively decreases osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of frunevetmab given at monthly interva...

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder frequently accompanied by multisystem involvement, with increasing concern regarding its association with renal impairment. The advent and widespread use of biolog...