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Introduction: Malassezia spp. are a group of lipid-dependent basidiomycetes yeasts acting as commensal organisms of the human and animal skin. However, under some not well-defined circumstances, these yeasts may switch t...

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...

Psychological factors play an important role in aggravating skin diseases, which could lead to increasing the severity of skin diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, and lic...

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...

Interleukin-16 (IL-16) is a proinflammatory cytokine with a pleiotropic impact on cells of the immune system. Based on its biological properties including activation of CD4+ T cell migration and proliferation and also st...

Dermoscopy was initially used as a non-invasive method for differentiation of pigmented lesions and skin cancers. In recent years, its use goes far beyond the area of dermato-oncology and is recognized as an effective te...

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 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...

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that primarily affects the anogenital region, but can also present in extragenital areas. In children, lichen sclerosus most commonly involves the vulvar and peri...

Apoptosis is a physiological mechanism of programmed cell death, in contrast to necrosis, without eliciting an inflammatory response. It plays the key role in the functioning of different tissues and organs. The balance ...

Introduction. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare genetic skin disorders. Much is known about the disease from the medical perspective, but there are still only a few studies about the psychological condition ...

Abstract Background Skin disorders are widespread, and there is increasing demand for reliable, standardized herbal therapeutics. Kumkumadi Tailam, a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal oil formulation, incorporates several b...

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...

Patients suffering from endocrine disorders often present a wide profile of skin lesions. In hyperthyroidism we observe hair loss, lower leg myxedema and onycholysis or, in the case of hormone deficiency, generalized swe...

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...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic immune-mediated disorders associated with substantially impaired quality of life and comorbidities. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have recently emerged as highly efficient th...

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...

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune skin disease affecting 2–4% of general population. It is an important social issue, because of its confirmed associations with metabolic syndrome. Individals with psoria...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting 2–4% of general population. Skin lesions may be accompanied by pruritus or pain, what may cause difficulties in daily functioning, and also disturb sleep. Many...

It is a generally accepted principle that the skin is a mirror of human health. Also neurological conditions may be accompanied by characteristic skin changes of significant diagnostic value. Careful and precise examinat...

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...