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Abnormality of skin physiology

MedGen UID:
869109
•Concept ID:
C4023527
•
Pathologic Function
HPO: HP:0011122

Definition

Any abnormality of the physiological function of the skin. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment-A Review.
Thawabteh AM, Jibreen A, Karaman D, Thawabteh A, Karaman R
Molecules 2023 Jun 18;28(12) doi: 10.3390/molecules28124839. PMID: 37375394Free PMC Article
The Pathogenesis and Management of Acne-Induced Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
Elbuluk N, Grimes P, Chien A, Hamzavi I, Alexis A, Taylor S, Gonzalez N, Weiss J, Desai SR, Kang S
Am J Clin Dermatol 2021 Nov;22(6):829-836. Epub 2021 Sep 1 doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00633-4. PMID: 34468934
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Review of Treatment Strategies.
Shenoy A, Madan R
J Drugs Dermatol 2020 Aug 1;19(8):763-768. doi: 10.36849/JDD.2020.4887. PMID: 32845587

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Oral Supplementation of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Biophysical Properties of Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study.
Kim J, Lee SG, Lee J, Choi S, Suk J, Lee JH, Yang JH, Yang JS, Kim J
J Med Food 2022 Dec;25(12):1146-1154. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2022.K.0097. PMID: 36516059
The Pathogenesis and Management of Acne-Induced Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
Elbuluk N, Grimes P, Chien A, Hamzavi I, Alexis A, Taylor S, Gonzalez N, Weiss J, Desai SR, Kang S
Am J Clin Dermatol 2021 Nov;22(6):829-836. Epub 2021 Sep 1 doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00633-4. PMID: 34468934
Evidence-based skin care in preterm infants.
Kusari A, Han AM, Virgen CA, Matiz C, Rasmussen M, Friedlander SF, Eichenfield DZ
Pediatr Dermatol 2019 Jan;36(1):16-23. Epub 2018 Dec 12 doi: 10.1111/pde.13725. PMID: 30548578
Myomodulation with Injectable Fillers: An Innovative Approach to Addressing Facial Muscle Movement.
de Maio M
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Jun;42(3):798-814. Epub 2018 Mar 16 doi: 10.1007/s00266-018-1116-z. PMID: 29549406Free PMC Article
Ceramides and skin function.
Coderch L, López O, de la Maza A, Parra JL
Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4(2):107-29. doi: 10.2165/00128071-200304020-00004. PMID: 12553851

Diagnosis

Cholinergic Urticaria: Subtype Classification and Clinical Approach.
Fukunaga A, Oda Y, Imamura S, Mizuno M, Fukumoto T, Washio K
Am J Clin Dermatol 2023 Jan;24(1):41-54. Epub 2022 Sep 15 doi: 10.1007/s40257-022-00728-6. PMID: 36107396Free PMC Article
Incontinentia Pigmenti.
Cammarata-Scalisi F, Fusco F, Ursini MV
Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed) 2019 May;110(4):273-278. Epub 2019 Jan 17 doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2018.10.004. PMID: 30660327
Skin disease in pregnancy.
Soutou B, Aractingi S
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2015 Jul;29(5):732-40. Epub 2015 Mar 17 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.03.005. PMID: 25862358
Vascular haemostasis.
Key NS, DE Paepe A, Malfait F, Shovlin CL
Haemophilia 2010 Jul;16 Suppl 5:146-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2010.02313.x. PMID: 20590874
Tzaraat--"biblical leprosy".
Freilich AR
J Am Acad Dermatol 1982 Jan;6(1):131-4. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(82)70010-6. PMID: 7045170

Therapy

Oral Supplementation of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Biophysical Properties of Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study.
Kim J, Lee SG, Lee J, Choi S, Suk J, Lee JH, Yang JH, Yang JS, Kim J
J Med Food 2022 Dec;25(12):1146-1154. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2022.K.0097. PMID: 36516059
The Pathogenesis and Management of Acne-Induced Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
Elbuluk N, Grimes P, Chien A, Hamzavi I, Alexis A, Taylor S, Gonzalez N, Weiss J, Desai SR, Kang S
Am J Clin Dermatol 2021 Nov;22(6):829-836. Epub 2021 Sep 1 doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00633-4. PMID: 34468934
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Review of Treatment Strategies.
Shenoy A, Madan R
J Drugs Dermatol 2020 Aug 1;19(8):763-768. doi: 10.36849/JDD.2020.4887. PMID: 32845587
Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders.
Lodén M
Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4(11):771-88. doi: 10.2165/00128071-200304110-00005. PMID: 14572299
Ceramides and skin function.
Coderch L, López O, de la Maza A, Parra JL
Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4(2):107-29. doi: 10.2165/00128071-200304020-00004. PMID: 12553851

Prognosis

Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases.
Podgórska A, Kicman A, Naliwajko S, Wacewicz-Muczyńska M, Niczyporuk M
Int J Mol Sci 2024 Mar 29;25(7) doi: 10.3390/ijms25073823. PMID: 38612631Free PMC Article
Skin manifestations after bariatric surgery.
Itthipanichpong Y, Damkerngsuntorn W, Tangkijngamvong N, Udomsawaengsup S, Boonchayaanant P, Kumtornrut C, Kerr SJ, Asawanonda P, Rerknimitr P
BMC Dermatol 2020 Dec 9;20(1):21. doi: 10.1186/s12895-020-00120-z. PMID: 33298045Free PMC Article
Skin disease in pregnancy.
Soutou B, Aractingi S
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2015 Jul;29(5):732-40. Epub 2015 Mar 17 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.03.005. PMID: 25862358
Nutritional clinical studies in dermatology.
Liakou AI, Theodorakis MJ, Melnik BC, Pappas A, Zouboulis CC
J Drugs Dermatol 2013 Oct;12(10):1104-9. PMID: 24085045
Shah-Waardenburg syndrome.
Mahmoudi A, Rami M, Khattala K, Elmadi A, Afifi MA, Youssef B
Pan Afr Med J 2013;14:60. Epub 2013 Feb 12 doi: 10.11604/pamj.2013.14.60.1543. PMID: 23565307Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Oral Supplementation of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Biophysical Properties of Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study.
Kim J, Lee SG, Lee J, Choi S, Suk J, Lee JH, Yang JH, Yang JS, Kim J
J Med Food 2022 Dec;25(12):1146-1154. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2022.K.0097. PMID: 36516059
Newborn Skin Maturity Medical Device Validation for Gestational Age Prediction: Clinical Trial.
Reis ZSN, Romanelli RMC, Guimarães RN, Gaspar JS, Neves GS, do Vale MS, Nader PJ, de Moura MDR, Vitral GLN, Dos Reis MAA, Pereira MMM, Marques PF, Nader SS, Harff AL, Beleza LO, de Castro MEC, Souza RG, Pappa GL, de Aguiar RAPL
J Med Internet Res 2022 Sep 7;24(9):e38727. doi: 10.2196/38727. PMID: 36069805Free PMC Article
Measuring appetitive conditioned responses in humans.
Wardle MC, Lopez-Gamundi P, Flagel SB
Physiol Behav 2018 May 1;188:140-150. Epub 2018 Feb 9 doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.02.004. PMID: 29408238Free PMC Article
Sweat mechanisms and dysfunctions in atopic dermatitis.
Hendricks AJ, Vaughn AR, Clark AK, Yosipovitch G, Shi VY
J Dermatol Sci 2018 Feb;89(2):105-111. Epub 2017 Nov 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.11.005. PMID: 29169766
Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders.
Lodén M
Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4(11):771-88. doi: 10.2165/00128071-200304110-00005. PMID: 14572299

Recent systematic reviews

Rapamycin and rapalogs for tuberous sclerosis complex.
Sasongko TH, Kademane K, Chai Soon Hou S, Jocelyn TXY, Zabidi-Hussin Z
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023 Jul 11;7(7):CD011272. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011272.pub3. PMID: 37432030Free PMC Article
Childhood predictors of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ajala O, Mold F, Boughton C, Cooke D, Whyte M
Obes Rev 2017 Sep;18(9):1061-1070. Epub 2017 May 25 doi: 10.1111/obr.12561. PMID: 28545166
Safety of topical corticosteroids in pregnancy.
Chi CC, Wang SH, Wojnarowska F, Kirtschig G, Davies E, Bennett C
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015 Oct 26;2015(10):CD007346. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007346.pub3. PMID: 26497573Free PMC Article
Systematic Review of Urologic Outcomes from Tethered Cord Release in Occult Spinal Dysraphism in Children.
White JT, Samples DC, Prieto JC, Tarasiewicz I
Curr Urol Rep 2015 Nov;16(11):78. doi: 10.1007/s11934-015-0550-6. PMID: 26396132
Autonomic function and rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.
Adlan AM, Lip GY, Paton JF, Kitas GD, Fisher JP
Semin Arthritis Rheum 2014 Dec;44(3):283-304. Epub 2014 Jul 22 doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2014.06.003. PMID: 25151910

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