Novel Trends in the Research of Molecules Involved in Skin Inflammation and Dermatologic Conditions
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 4387
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2. School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: dermatovenerology; allergy; skin inflammation; microbiome; psychoneuroimmunology; multidisciplinary; mucocutaneous diseases
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Dear Colleagues,
Based on evidence that skin is the largest organ, various skin lesions and concomitant disturbances (like itch) may manifest/appear on it. Therefore, clinical manifestations of skin conditions are the consequence of the development of various processes that involve various molecules. Thus, many factors participate in their pathogenesis and treatment, such as immune factors, genetic factors, microbial factors, and others. So, for skin inflammatory conditions, searching for molecules involved in pathogenesis is important, especially for chronic dermatoses, which are common and have a significant impact on patients' quality of life. The approach and management to the patients with skin inflammation and other dermatologic conditions and their treatment, especially for chronic inflammatory skin diseases, is often challenging. Therefore, a major challenge in dermatological practice is to cause resolution of skin manifestations or to promote skin healing. Today, based on the study results, there are many new drugs for various dermatoses (previously there was no therapy for years), based on the improved understanding of the pathogenesis of skin inflammation and dermatologic conditions. So, it is important to determine various molecules that participate in their processes to reach effective and often targeted therapies.
The aim of this Special Issue is to present novel trends on research of molecules involved in skin inflammation and dermatologic conditions, including chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, acne, chronic urticaria, chronic wounds, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, prurigo, lichen, hidradenitis suppurativa, and others, as well as to gather research on current trends, recent advances, and future perspectives in the management of inflammatory skin diseases and other dermatologic conditions. In addition, we would like to present data on new therapies in this medical field, with exciting data that can help practitioners and patients. I look forward to receiving your contributions through your original research or reviews.
Prof. Dr. Liborija Lugovic-Mihic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- atopic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis
- psoriasis
- urticaria
- eczema
- acne
- rosacea
- seborrheic dermatitis
- drug-induced reaction
- prurigo nodularis
- lichen
- hidradenitis suppurativa
- alopecia
- chronic urticaria
- skin tumor
- angioedema
- venous ulcer
- HPV skin manifestations
- skin infection
- vitiligo
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