Alopecia areata (AA) is a common chronic tissue-specific autoimmune disease, resulting in
hair loss, that affects up to 2% of the general population. The exact pathobiology of AA has …

The skin serves as the interface between the human body and the environment and interacts
with the microbial community. The skin microbiota consists of microorganisms, such as …

The prevalence and severity of dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis have
increased dramatically during recent decades. Many of the factors associated with an …

Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor for the opportunistic microorganisms that
elicit skin infections. The recalcitrant feature of biofilms and their antibiotic tolerance impose …

Introduction Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic autoinflammatory skin disease. It is
characterised by the development of abscesses and nodules in intertriginous anatomical …

Alopecia areata is a multifactorial autoimmune-based disease with a complex pathogenesis.
As in all autoimmune diseases, genetic predisposition is key. The collapse of the immune …

Alopecia areata (AA) is a type of dermatological disease characterized by rapid and non-
scarring hair loss of the scalp or body skin that may be related to genetic, immunological and …

Ticks and tick transmitted infectious agents are increasing global public health threats due to
increasing abundance, expanding geographic ranges of vectors and pathogens, and …

The cutaneous microbiota comprises all living skin microorganisms. There is increasing
evidence that the microbiota plays a crucial role in skin homeostasis. Accordingly, a …

Zinc pyrithione (ZnPT) is an anti-fungal drug delivered as a microparticle to skin epithelia. It
is one of the most widely used ingredients worldwide in medicated shampoo for treating …