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Gu X, Li Z, Su J. Air pollution and skin diseases: A comprehensive evaluation of the associated mechanism. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 278:116429. [PMID: 38718731 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Air pollutants deteriorate the survival environment and endanger human health around the world. A large number of studies have confirmed that air pollution jeopardizes multiple organs, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and central nervous systems. Skin is the largest organ and the first barrier that protects us from the outside world. Air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) will affect the structure and function of the skin and bring about the development of inflammatory skin diseases (atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis), skin accessory diseases (acne, alopecia), auto-immune skin diseases (cutaneous lupus erythematosus(CLE) scleroderma), and even skin tumors (melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC)). Oxidative stress, skin barrier damage, microbiome dysbiosis, and skin inflammation are the pathogenesis of air pollution stimulation. In this review, we summarize the current evidence on the effects of air pollution on skin diseases and possible mechanisms to provide strategies for future research.
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- Xiaoyu Gu
- Department of Dermatology | Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease | Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China; National Engineering Research Center of Personalized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, Changsha 410008, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders (Xiangya Hospital), Changsha 410008, China; Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- XiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Dermatology | Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease | Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China; National Engineering Research Center of Personalized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, Changsha 410008, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders (Xiangya Hospital), Changsha 410008, China; Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China.
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Wang J, Zhang L. Correlation between cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption and Rosacea: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study. Skin Res Technol 2024; 30:e13765. [PMID: 38881049 PMCID: PMC11180680 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Controversy persists regarding the causal relationship between Cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and Rosacea. This paper employs the Mendelian randomization (MR) method to elucidate the correlation between Cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and Rosacea. The aim is to contribute valuable insights to aid in the prevention and early treatment of Rosacea. METHOD Summary datasets for cigarette smoking parameters (Cigarettes smoked per day, Smoking status: Previous, smoking status: Current) and alcohol consumption (Alcoholic drinks per week) were selected alongside data for Rosacea from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The Two-sample MR method was employed to analyze the correlation between cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and Rosacea. Various MR analysis methods, including inverse variance weighting (IVW), MR-Egger, Simple Mode, Weighted Mode, and Weighted Median, were chosen. IVW served as the primary analysis method. RESULTS The results indicate a significant negative association between Cigarettes smoked per day and Rosacea. Moreover, a significant positive correlation was observed between Smoking status: Previous and Rosacea. However, no significant associations were found between Smoking status: Current, Alcoholic drinks per week, and Rosacea. CONCLUSION This study provides further clarity on the association between cigarette smoking, drinking, and Rosacea through a two-sample MR analysis. Notably, the number of cigarettes smoked per day appears to be associated with a reduced incidence of Rosacea, while cigarette smoking cessation may increase the risk. Surprisingly, alcohol consumption does not emerge as a significant risk factor for Rosacea. These findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between lifestyle factors and the occurrence of Rosacea, offering potential insights for preventive measures and early intervention.
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- Juan Wang
- Department of OtorhinolaryngologyCentral Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University of TechnologyChongqingChina
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- Department of OtorhinolaryngologyCentral Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University of TechnologyChongqingChina
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Fomina DS, Mukhina OA, Mikhailova VI, Lebedkina MS, Sedova EL, Bobrikova EN, Elisyutina OG, Fedenko ES, Nurpeisov TT, Karaulov AV, Lysenko MA, Ensina LFC. Treatment of atopic dermatitis with upadacitinib: adcare single center experience. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1385720. [PMID: 38695023 PMCID: PMC11061355 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1385720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Introduction The role of upadacitinib in the management of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis seems promising, but more data on its efficacy and safety are needed. This study endeavors to assess the practical impact and safety of upadacitinib in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, focusing on analyzing patient responses to the treatment. Methods In this study, adult patients diagnosed with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis received upadacitinib at daily doses of 15 mg or 30 mg, as prescribed by their attending physicians. The therapeutic efficacy of upadacitinib was meticulously assessed using established clinical metrics. Simultaneously, a comprehensive safety assessment was conducted through monthly monitoring, including the evaluation of potential effects of upadacitinib intake on hepatic function, lipid profile, and hematopoiesis using the pertinent laboratory tests. Results Sixteen participants were enrolled in the study. At 1month follow-up, there was a significant reduction in the mean Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score to 18.8 points, which further increased to 24 points at the 4-month mark. Additionally, 9 participants (56%) demonstrated an EASI-50 response after 1 month of treatment, with this response increasing to 9 participants (90%) after 4 months. Furthermore, enhanced therapeutic responses were observed at 4 months, with 6 patients (38%) achieving an EASI-75 response at 1month and 8 patients (80%) achieving this milestone at the 4-month follow-up. This study highlights the potential of upadacitinib as an effective treatment option for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. While it demonstrates improved symptom management, close monitoring for potential adverse events, particularly infections and the known risks of Janus kinase inhibitors, is essential. Further research is essential to determine the long-term safety and efficacy of upadacitinib.
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- Daria S. Fomina
- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
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- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
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- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
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- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
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- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
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- NRC Institute of Immunology FMBA of Russia, Moscow, Russia
- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of General Immunology, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU), Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Republican Allergy Center, Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Healthcare Department, State Budgetary Healthcare Institution, Moscow, Russia
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Tran PT, Schleusener J, Kleuser B, Jung K, Meinke MC, Lohan SB. Evidence of the protective effect of anti-pollution products against oxidative stress in skin ex vivo using EPR spectroscopy and autofluorescence measurements. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 197:114211. [PMID: 38340877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The concentration of air pollution is gradually increasing every year so that daily skin exposure is unavoidable. Dietary supplements and topical formulations currently represent the protective strategies to guard against the effects of air pollution on the body and the skin. Unfortunately, there are not yet enough methods available to measure the effectiveness of anti-pollution products on skin. Here, we present two ex vivo methods for measuring the protective effect against air pollution of different cream formulations on the skin: Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and autofluorescence excited by 785 nm using a confocal Raman microspectrometer (CRM). Smoke from one cigarette was used as a model pollutant. EPR spectroscopy enables the direct measurement of free radicals in excised porcine skin after smoke exposure. The autofluorescence in the skin was measured ex vivo, which is an indicator of oxidative stress. Two antioxidants and a chelating agent in a base formulation and a commercial product containing an antioxidant mixture were investigated. The ex vivo studies show that the antioxidant epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in the base cream formulation provided the best protection against oxidative stress from smoke exposure for both methods.
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- Phuong Thao Tran
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany; Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Gematria TestLab GmbH, Parkstraße 23, 13187 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Bouchard KV, Costin GE. Promoting New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for research on skin color changes in response to environmental stress factors: tobacco and air pollution. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2023; 5:1256399. [PMID: 37886123 PMCID: PMC10598764 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2023.1256399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Aging is one of the most dynamic biological processes in the human body and is known to carry significant impacts on individuals' self-esteem. Skin pigmentation is a highly heritable trait made possible by complex, strictly controlled cellular and molecular mechanisms. Genetic, environmental and endocrine factors contribute to the modulation of melanin's amount, type and distribution in the skin layers. One of the hallmarks of extrinsic skin aging induced by environmental stress factors is the alteration of the constitutive pigmentation pattern clinically defined as senile lentigines and/or melasma or other pigmentary dyschromias. The complexity of pollutants and tobacco smoke as environmental stress factors warrants a thorough understanding of the mechanisms by which they impact skin pigmentation through repeated and long-term exposure. Pre-clinical and clinical studies demonstrated that pollutants are known to induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) or inflammatory events that lead directly or indirectly to skin hyperpigmentation. Another mechanistic direction is provided by Aryl hydrocarbon Receptors (AhR) which were shown to mediate processes leading to skin hyperpigmentation in response to pollutants by regulation of melanogenic enzymes and transcription factors involved in melanin biosynthesis pathway. In this context, we will discuss a diverse range of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) capable to provide mechanistic insights of the cellular and molecular pathways involved in the action of environmental stress factors on skin pigmentation and to support the design of raw ingredients and formulations intended to counter their impact and of any subsequently needed clinical studies.
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Hergesell K, Paraskevopoulou A, Opálka L, Velebný V, Vávrová K, Dolečková I. The effect of long-term cigarette smoking on selected skin barrier proteins and lipids. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11572. [PMID: 37463939 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38178-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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The negative impact of cigarette smoking on the skin includes accelerated aging, pigmentation disorders, and impaired wound healing, but its effect on the skin barrier is not completely understood. Here, we studied the changes in selected epidermal proteins and lipids between smokers (45-66 years, smoking > 10 years, > 10 cigarettes per day) and non-smokers. Volar forearm epidermal and stratum corneum samples, obtained by suction blister and tape stripping, respectively, showed increased thickness in smokers. In the epidermis of smokers, we observed a significant upregulation of filaggrin, loricrin, and a trend of increased involucrin but no differences were found in the case of transglutaminase 1 and kallikrein-related peptidase 7, on the gene and protein levels. No significant changes were observed in the major skin barrier lipids, except for increased cholesterol sulfate in smokers. Liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry revealed shorter acyl chains in ceramides, and an increased proportion of sphingosine and 6-hydroxysphingosine ceramides (with C4 trans-double bond) over dihydrosphingosine and phytosphingosine ceramides in smokers, suggesting altered desaturase 1 activity. Smokers had more ordered lipid chains found by infrared spectroscopy. In conclusion, cigarette smoking perturbs the homeostasis of the barrier proteins and lipids even at a site not directly exposed to smoke.
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- Kristýna Hergesell
- Skin Barrier Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02, Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic
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- Skin Barrier Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Skin Barrier Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02, Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic
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- Skin Barrier Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02, Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic.
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Tran PT, Tawornchat P, Kleuser B, Lohan SB, Schleusener J, Meinke MC, Darvin ME. Red- and Near-Infrared-Excited Autofluorescence as a Marker for Acute Oxidative Stress in Skin Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Ex Vivo and In Vivo. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051011. [PMID: 37237877 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Air pollution is increasing worldwide and skin is exposed to high levels of pollution daily, causing oxidative stress and other negative consequences. The methods used to determine oxidative stress in the skin are invasive and non-invasive label-free in vivo methods, which are severely limited. Here, a non-invasive and label-free method to determine the effect of cigarette smoke (CS) exposure on skin ex vivo (porcine) and in vivo (human) was established. The method is based on the measurement of significant CS-exposure-induced enhancement in red- and near-infrared (NIR)-excited autofluorescence (AF) intensities in the skin. To understand the origin of red- and NIR-excited skin AF, the skin was exposed to several doses of CS in a smoking chamber. UVA irradiation was used as a positive control of oxidative stress in the skin. The skin was measured with confocal Raman microspectroscopy before CS exposure, immediately after CS exposure, and after skin cleaning. CS exposure significantly increased the intensity of red- and NIR-excited skin AF in a dose-dependent manner in the epidermis, as confirmed by laser scanning microscopy AF imaging and fluorescence spectroscopy measurements. UVA irradiation enhanced the intensity of AF, but to a lower extent than CS exposure. We concluded that the increase in red- and NIR-excited AF intensities of the skin after CS exposure could clearly be related to the induction of oxidative stress in skin, where skin surface lipids are mainly oxidized.
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- Phuong Thao Tran
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Ziyab AH, Holloway JW, Ali YM, Zhang H, Karmaus W. Eczema among adolescents in Kuwait: Prevalence, severity, sleep disturbance, antihistamine use, and risk factors. World Allergy Organ J 2022; 16:100731. [PMID: 36601260 PMCID: PMC9791032 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2022.100731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common inflammatory skin disease that is more prevalent in children and adolescents than adults. In Kuwait, there is a lack of empirical knowledge on eczema epidemiology among adolescents. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of eczema symptoms and severity, assess the frequency of eczema-related nocturnal sleep disturbance and its relation to antihistamine use, and determine factors that are associated with eczema prevalence and eczema-related nocturnal sleep disturbance. Methods A school-based cross-sectional study enrolled adolescents (n = 3864) aged 11-14 years across Kuwait. Information on eczema symptoms and clinical history, use of antihistamines, parental history of eczema, mode of delivery, and childhood life-style factors and exposures were reported by parents. Current eczema was defined as chronic or chronically relapsing itchy dermatitis with characteristic morphology and distribution in the past 12 months. Among subjects reporting current itchy rash, frequency of nocturnal sleep disturbance due to itchy rash in the past 12 months was reported as: never, <1 night per week, and ≥1 nights per week. Associations were assessed by applying a modified Poisson regression to estimate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results The prevalence estimate of current (past 12 months) itchy rash was 20.5% (735/3593) and current eczema was 10.2% (388/3791), with 19.5% (736/3775) reporting history of ever doctor-diagnosed eczema. Among subjects with current itchy rash, nocturnal sleep disturbance due to itchy rash affected 21.7% (157/724) of participants for <1 night per week and affected 12.7% (92/724) of participants for ≥1 nights per week. Antihistamine use at least once per month increased as the frequency of nocturnal sleep disturbance due to itchy rash increased (Ptrend <0.001). Factors that demonstrated association with current eczema prevalence included underweight body mass index (aPR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.16-2.53), Cesarean section delivery (1.29, 1.01-1.65), and maternal (1.72, 1.35-2.19) and paternal (1.83, 1.44-2.32) history of eczema. Frequent (≥1 nights per week) nocturnal sleep disturbance was associated with Cesarean section delivery (1.98, 1.37-2.85), exposure to household tobacco smoke (1.70, 1.18-2.47), and dog-keeping (1.93, 1.06-3.52). Conclusions Eczema symptoms are common among adolescents in Kuwait, with similar epidemiological patterns as those observed in western countries. A large proportion of affected adolescents reported nocturnal sleep disturbance due to itchy rash. Modifiable risk factors were associated increased prevalence of eczema and night awakenings.
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- Ali H. Ziyab
- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait,Corresponding author. Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, P. O. Box 24923, Safat 13110, Kuwait
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- Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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Effects of Air Pollution on Cellular Senescence and Skin Aging. Cells 2022; 11:cells11142220. [PMID: 35883663 PMCID: PMC9320051 DOI: 10.3390/cells11142220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The human skin is exposed daily to different environmental factors such as air pollutants and ultraviolet (UV) light. Air pollution is considered a harmful environmental risk to human skin and is known to promote aging and inflammation of this tissue, leading to the onset of skin disorders and to the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation issues. Besides this, components of air pollution can interact synergistically with ultraviolet light and increase the impact of damage to the skin. However, little is known about the modulation of air pollution on cellular senescence in skin cells and how this can contribute to skin aging. In this review, we are summarizing the current state of knowledge about air pollution components, their involvement in the processes of cellular senescence and skin aging, as well as the current therapeutic and cosmetic interventions proposed to prevent or mitigate the effects of air pollution in the skin.
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Molina-García M, Granger C, Trullàs C, Puig S. Exposome and Skin: Part 1. Bibliometric Analysis and Review of the Impact of Exposome Approaches on Dermatology. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2022; 12:345-359. [PMID: 35112325 PMCID: PMC8850514 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00680-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Most skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancer or age-related skin issues, are the result of a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors over time. As an external organ, the skin provides the opportunity to study the link between exposure to the environment and several specific biological responses using an exposome approach. The aim of this review was to identify the state of the art of exposome approaches and elucidate the impact of the new era of exposomics on dermatology. Methods Two parallel and independent bibliometric analyses were conducted based on documents extracted from the Core Collection and the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-Expanded) databases from the Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science (WOS) platform by using the following search terms “exposome” and “skin exposome”. In both searches, we used the topic field that includes title, abstract, author keywords and keywords plus terms and the following filters: “English language” and all documents published up to 30 September 2021. We further analysed and interpreted documents extracted in plain text format. Results Based on the defined searches, 910 documents were identified as being related to “exposome” and 45 as being related to “skin exposome”. Environmental sciences and toxicology were the most impacted research areas, and aging, cancer and respiratory allergies were the most documented diseases while, surprisingly, dermatology was much less impacted. Krutmann et al. were the pioneers in implementing this new concept in dermatology with publication of “The skin aging exposome” in 2017 (J Dermatol Sci. 2017;85:152–61). After this tipping point, the number of publications in dermatology evaluating the impact of exposome factors in many skin disorders has steadily increased. Conclusions Exposome studies are rapidly attracting interest in dermatology. The results of these studies will undoubtedly improve our understanding of why and under which circumstances some individuals develop skin disorders and help design tailored prevention strategies for patients suffering from these disorders.
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- Manuel Molina-García
- School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Barcelona (UB), 143 Casanova, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.,Melanoma Unit, Dermatology Department, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Innovation and Development, ISDIN, S.A., 33 Provençals, 08019, Barcelona, Spain
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- Innovation and Development, ISDIN, S.A., 33 Provençals, 08019, Barcelona, Spain
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- School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Barcelona (UB), 143 Casanova, 08036, Barcelona, Spain. .,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain. .,Melanoma Unit, Dermatology Department, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Spain. .,Centro de Investigación en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain.
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Zhang Q, Tang S, Huang G, Liu H. Cigarettes, a skin killer! Cigarette smoke may cause ferroptosis in female skin. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:3085-3094. [PMID: 34704348 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Skin exposure to tobacco smoke is closely related to skin aging. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death driven by the accumulation of lipid peroxides to levels sufficient to trigger cell death. However, few studies have examined ferroptosis in skin-related diseases. METHODS This study searched for differentially expressed genes by analyzing gene expression data downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus. Ferroptosis-related genes were obtained by analyzing the FerrDb database. We also investigated the regulatory mechanism of ferroptosis-related genes by enrichment analysis and constructing gene-miRNA and gene-transcription factor networks. RESULTS Based on these analyses, exposure to cigarette smoke can cause ferroptosis in female skin. Ferroptosis-associated genes might be regulated by 17 miRNAs and 20 TFs. CONCLUSION Finally, we found ferroptosis in the skin of women exposed to cigarette smoke, and the results provide an important theoretical basis for future research and anti-aging treatment of skin.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qunxian Zhang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Taihe Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Cosmetic Dermatology, Miss Plastic Surgery Clinic, Nanning, GuangXi, China
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- Department of Cosmetic Dermatology, Miss Plastic Surgery Clinic, Nanning, GuangXi, China
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- Department of Cosmetic Dermatology, Miss Plastic Surgery Clinic, Nanning, GuangXi, China.,The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Atwood SX, Plikus MV. Fostering a healthy culture: Biological relevance of in vitro and ex vivo skin models. Exp Dermatol 2021; 30:298-303. [PMID: 33565670 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Scott X Atwood
- Department of Developmental and Cell Biology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.,Center for Complex Biological Systems, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.,NSF-Simons Center for Multiscale Cell Fate Research, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Developmental and Cell Biology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.,Center for Complex Biological Systems, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.,NSF-Simons Center for Multiscale Cell Fate Research, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.,Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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