Advances in Skin-Related Disease: Pathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic Strategies
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: skin cancer; squamous cell carcinoma; psoriasis; epidermal homeostasis; keratinocyte stem cells; epidermal differentiation; skin inflammation; mouse models; zebrafish models; skin in vitro 3D models; skin tumor spheroids; next-generation sequencing
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Interests: skin cancer; melanoma; squamo cell carcinoma; skin; atopic dermatitis; psoriasis; 3D models; spheroids; skin reconstructs
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skin-related diseases, from common issues such as eczema or acne to more severe conditions such as skin cancer or psoriasis, pose significant challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. Recent advancements in understanding the pathogenesis of these diseases have resulted in groundbreaking insights into their underlying molecular mechanisms. These discoveries are paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches and more effective treatment.
The pathogenesis of skin diseases involves complex interactions between genetic factors, immune responses, environmental influences, and microbial communities. Researchers are increasingly focusing on inflammation, immune system dysfunction, and alterations in skin barrier function as key contributors to disease development. The skin microbiome is also emerging as a critical player in maintaining skin health and modulating disease processes.
In response to these insights, new therapeutic strategies are being developed. Targeted biologics, small molecules, and gene therapies are revolutionizing treatment options, offering more personalized approaches for patients. Moreover, advances in topical treatments, gene-editing technologies, and microbiome-based therapies have the potential to transform skin disease management in the near future.
For the present Special Issue, we invite researchers in both basic science and clinical/translational research to submit their manuscripts related to the topics described above.
Dr. Elisabetta Palazzo
Dr. Marika Quadri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skin pathologies
- skin cancer
- eczema
- acne
- psoriasis
- skin microbiome
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