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Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dermatology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 2280

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Shany Sherman

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Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva 4941492, Israel
Interests: vitiligo; hidradenitis suppurativa; psoriasis; population-based studies; immunology of skin diseases

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The advent of biologic therapies has transformed the management of common inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, leading to significant changes in drug utilization. While these treatments have greatly improved patient outcomes, they also present challenges, including an increasing economic burden on healthcare systems. This Special Issue will explore these challenges while addressing specific shifts in healthcare access, such as hospitalization rates, physician visits, and the emergence of comorbid conditions. Additionally, we will examine novel approaches to photodermatoses, such as solar urticaria and collagen vascular diseases, driven by advances in research on immunopathogenesis. A key focus will also be placed on recent developments in targeted therapies for immunobullous disorders and graft-versus-host disease, opening up new avenues for precision medicine. By integrating research on disease mechanisms, innovative treatment strategies, and healthcare impacts, this Special Issue will foster conversations around optimizing patient care and resource allocation in autoimmune dermatology.

Dr. Shany Sherman
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • healthcare utilization
  • inflammatory skin diseases
  • photodermatoses
  • collagen vascular disease
  • immunobullous disorders
  • graft-versus-host disease

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Type 1 Diabetes/Hidradenitis Suppurativa Comorbidity—A Population-Based Study
by Shany Sherman, Ron Slama, Danielle Bar, Yochai Schonmann, Arnon D. Cohen, Yossef H. Taieb, Daniel Mimouni, Alon Peretz and Hadar Duskin-Bitan
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(8), 2625; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14082625 - 11 Apr 2025
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Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) share several metabolic and inflammatory dysfunctions. Prior studies of the potential link between the diseases either lacked validated T1D diagnoses or established only an indirect association. This study sought to determine the odds [...] Read more.
Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) share several metabolic and inflammatory dysfunctions. Prior studies of the potential link between the diseases either lacked validated T1D diagnoses or established only an indirect association. This study sought to determine the odds of HS developing in patients with a validated diagnosis of T1D and to characterize the clinical features of HS/T1D comorbidity. Methods: A population-based nested case-control study was conducted including patients with HS and controls matched 5:1 for age, sex, and primary care clinic. T1D was diagnosed using a specialized algorithm, achieving 90% accuracy. Diagnostic validity was confirmed by diabetes specialists who manually reviewed a random subset of the files. Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios (OR/aOR) were calculated to determine the odds of incident HS in patients with T1D. Results: The study included 10,919 patients with HS and 53,314 controls. A history of T1D was associated with an elevated odds of new-onset HS (OR 1.80 95% CI (1.30–2.40), p < 0.001), even after adjusting for demographics and metabolic and autoimmune comorbidities (aORs > 1.7, p < 0.001). Patients with HS/T1D comorbidity had higher proportions of autoimmune conditions than patients with HS alone (p < 0.001) and a higher mean Charlson Comorbidity Index score than both patients with HS alone (3.5 vs. 0.9, p < 0.001) and T1D alone (3.5 vs. 2.2, p = 0.004). Conclusions: T1D is associated with higher odds of the subsequent development of HS. Awareness of HS/T1D comorbidity is recommended owing to the elevated burden of metabolic and autoimmune conditions. Full article
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Efficacy of Therapies for Solar Urticaria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Maya Engler Markowitz, Yehonatan Noyman, Israel Khanimov, Itay Zahavi, Batya Davidovici, Riad Kassem, Daniel Mimouni and Assi Levi
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(16), 5736; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14165736 - 13 Aug 2025
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Background: Solar urticaria is a rare and disabling photodermatosis. Due to its low prevalence, most available data regarding treatment are derived from observational studies and case series, and a systematic evaluation of treatment efficacy is lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims [...] Read more.
Background: Solar urticaria is a rare and disabling photodermatosis. Due to its low prevalence, most available data regarding treatment are derived from observational studies and case series, and a systematic evaluation of treatment efficacy is lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess therapeutic outcomes across treatment modalities in order to guide clinical care. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search across PubMed, ScienceDirect, the Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Studies reporting treatment outcomes in patients with solar urticaria were included. Pooled response rates were calculated for each treatment modality. Results: Out of 508 studies initially identified, 38 met the inclusion criteria. Antihistamines were evaluated in 21 studies (376 patients), with a pooled response rate (partial or complete) of 83.0% (95% CI, 70.4–91.1%) and a complete response rate of 7.7% (95% CI, 1.7–28.3%). Phototherapy was assessed in 11 studies (145 patients), showing a similar overall response (89.8%; 95% CI, 77.9–95.3%) but a higher complete response rate (39.8%; 95% CI, 18.3–66.1%). Omalizumab, evaluated in nine studies (76 patients), demonstrated the highest efficacy, with 93.2% (95% CI, 73.8–98.5%) achieving response and 68.4% (95% CI, 48.5–83.2%) complete remission. Limited data on IVIG, cyclosporine, and plasmapheresis suggested partial efficacy in selected refractory cases. Conclusions: This meta-analysis may support clinical decision-making by clinicians. A stepwise approach is suggested: high-dose H1 antihistamines as first-line therapy, phototherapy as an alternative option in patients with access to treatment centers, and omalizumab for those with insufficient response. In refractory cases, additional options might be considered. Full article
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Bullous Pemphigoid as a Manifestation of Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Report of a Novel Case
by Sapir Glazer Levavi, Moshe Yeshurun, Pia Raanani, Mor Frisch, Meital Oren-Shabtai, Lev Pavlovsky, Daniel Mimouni and Anna Aronovich
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(12), 4068; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14124068 - 9 Jun 2025
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Background/Objective: Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is a well-recognized autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease. However, its occurrence following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is extremely rare. The objective of this study is to systematically review the available data on BP following an allogeneic HSCT [...] Read more.
Background/Objective: Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is a well-recognized autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease. However, its occurrence following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is extremely rare. The objective of this study is to systematically review the available data on BP following an allogeneic HSCT with focus on treatment options. Methods: A systematic review of studies evaluating BP following allogeneic HSCT, incorporating a highly treatment-resistant case from our graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) dermatology clinic, of a 47-year-old patient, notable as the only reported instance of BP following HSCT in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that transformed into diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and GvHD due to HSCT. The review yielded 15 publications that met the eligibility criteria. Including our case, a total of 16 cases were analyzed. Results: Nearly all patients (14/16) in this review had chronic GvHD due to their HSCT. Twelve patients were males, and six were of Japanese origin. The mean age for BP diagnosis was 38 years (a range of 5–67). On average, BP developed one year post-HSCT. The most common treatment for BP in these patients was prednisolone, with the majority experiencing complete resolution of symptoms. Conclusions: BP following HSCT is an exceptionally rare condition with an unclear underlying mechanism. Full article
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