Cytokine Networks in Inflammatory Skin Diseases
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 September 2025 | Viewed by 1668
Special Issue Editor
Interests: chronic inflammatory skin diseases; immunopathogenesis; inflammatory pathways; biomarkers; cytokines; biologics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa arise from a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. The prevalence of these conditions continues to rise, often accompanied by various comorbidities that significantly impair the quality of life. Central to their pathogenesis are cytokines, which mediate both immune and non-immune signaling pathways, thereby influencing skin homeostasis.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for dedicated researchers to share their latest findings on the mechanisms driving these skin conditions. The ultimate goal is to enhance our understanding of the intricate cytokine networks underlying these diseases and to provide evidence that could lead to the identification of potential molecules involved in their progression, thereby contributing to the development of innovative and targeted therapeutics.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
- Molecular and immunological pathways involved in chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
- Investigation of cytokine networks in skin inflammation using ex vivo, in vitro, or mouse model approaches.
- Links between skin inflammation and systemic comorbidities.
- Identification of molecular targets related to disease onset, severity, and treatment response.
- Potential novel therapeutic targets.
Dr. Emanuele Scala
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. There is an Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal. For details about the APC please see here. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- chronic inflammatory skin diseases
- immunopathogenesis
- inflammatory pathways
- cytokines
- molecular targets
- psoriasis
- atopic dermatitis
- hidradenitis suppurativa
- urticaria
- lichen planus
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
