Skin Diseases: Causes, Impacts, and Advances in Treatment and Prevention
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dermatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 205
Special Issue Editors
Interests: atopic dermatitis; biologics and targeted therapies in dermatology; skin barrier and microbiome; metabolism in the skin; superficial fungal infections; skin cancers
Interests: allergic dermatoses; atopic dermatitis;dermatologic mycology;tienas;dermatophytes
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Dear Colleagues,
Skin diseases are among the most common health conditions worldwide and cause a great burden for patients and health systems. They lead to sleep disturbance, psychosocial distress, and social stigma. Frequently, the impact of dermatological conditions remains underestimated due to the low immediate mortality rate. However, their real influence lies in the long-term morbidity and substantial social costs they entail.
Understanding skin diseases requires integrating knowledge of genetic and environmental factors that, in combination with behavioral factors, lead to distinct pathophysiological processes, including epidermal barrier disruption, dysregulation of immune system function, and alterations in the microbiome. There are complex relationships with other disorders, including immune, metabolic, and psychiatric conditions, which have a significant impact on the clinical presentation and the outcomes of the treatment. Finally, global-scale challenges emerge that include such biological factors as increasing resistance to antimicrobial treatment, but also societal factors such as inequities in access to modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The ultimate goal is to provide a preventive and precision-based system that will be based on patient-centered care.
The optimization of this process is only possible with a better understanding of the etiology of skin disorders. Current advances in targeted therapy have changed our view on treatment in dermatology, and more sophisticated tools are being developed to facilitate these therapeutic methods. On the other hand, the role of additional non-pharmacological approaches is being acknowledged—patient education, lifestyle modifications, and psychological interventions are foundations in multiple dermatoses. It is now time to highlight the direct relationship between disease etiology, its impact on patients' lives, and the resulting approach to not only treatment, but also prevention.
The goal of this Special Issue, “Skin Diseases: Causes, Impacts, and Advances in Treatment and Prevention”, is to gather high-quality works that investigate the mechanisms, epidemiology, and management of dermatologic disease, with a particular emphasis on innovative strategies. This Special Issue aims to cover a broad range of topics, focusing on the relationships between the pathophysiology of skin diseases, targeted prevention strategies, personalized medicine approaches, novel pharmacological treatments, and the role of health services in dermatological management.
We would like to invite researchers to submit their original work, reviews, and any other papers that will help to enhance our understanding and improve care for dermatological patients.
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Przemysław Halubiec
Dr. Andrzej Jaworek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skin diseases
- epidemiology
- pathophysiology
- immune dysregulation
- skin barrier dysfunction
- targeted therapy
- precision medicine
- prevention strategies
- patient-centered care
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