Wen Zuo, Zhang Yue, Shuang Xu, Cai-Hong Sun, Xiong-Fei Zou, Jie Ma, Han Yan, Xiao-Wen Gu, Ming-Yan Wang
{"title":"Emerging trends and research hotspots in the relationship between mast cells and atopic dermatitis based on the literature from 2001 to 2024: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.","authors":"Wen Zuo, Zhang Yue, Shuang Xu, Cai-Hong Sun, Xiong-Fei Zou, Jie Ma, Han Yan, Xiao-Wen Gu, Ming-Yan Wang","doi":"10.1111/srt.70053","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.70053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent chronic inflammatory and highly pruritic skin condition characterized by the infiltration of immune cells, notably eosinophils and mast cells. Mast cells (MCs) critically participate in the complex pathogenesis of AD through multiple pathways and have recently garnered growing attention in research. Despite the abundance of related studies published over the years, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on this topic remains lacking.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Our objective was to perform an up-to-date bibliometric analysis of the literature focusing on the relationship between MCs and AD. This analysis would provide valuable insights through a thorough bibliometric review, enabling a clearer understanding of the current research landscape, pinpointing key studies, and detecting emerging trends within this field.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database on 15 July 2024. The data retrieval strategy was structured as follows: #1: TS = (\"mast cells\") OR TS = (\"mast cell\") OR TS = (\"mastocyte\"); #2: TS = (\"atopic dermatitis\") OR TS = (\"atopic eczema\") Final data: (#1 AND #2). A total of 2272 items published between 2001 and 2024 were included. Several scientometric visualization tools, including VOSviewer, R-bibliometrix, CiteSpace and an online analytical platform, were utilized to conduct text mining and to visualize the bibliometric data, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of research trends and patterns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the initial 2272 articles retrieved, 2168 were selected for analysis after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria based on publication type. The findings indicate a steady and substantial exponential growth in the annual number of publications focused on the relationship between over the years. The South Korea (547/2168), USA (465/2168) and Japan (436/2168) were the major contributors within this field, collectively constituting more than half of the total publications. To clarify the underlying mechanisms and role of MCs in the pathogenesis of AD and to make MCs prime targets for therapeutic intervention have garnered the most attention in this field. According to references analysis, the research emphasis has shifted to developing MC-related therapeutics and intervention and regulating the immune system of AD patients through modulating the activity of various immune cells. On the basis of keywords analysis, we outlined the following research frontiers and hotpots in the future: the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis; imbalance in the different types of T helper (Th) cells during immune response; skin barrier and barrier dysfunction; improving quality of life; sensory neurons; biological agents and small-molecule drugs. Furthermore, IL-13, IL-4, NFKB1, BCGF-1 and CD4 ranked as the top five genes that have received the most investigative attention in the intersec","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11375331/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dagyeong Lee, Hosung Choi, Kyounghun Yoo, Young Jin Park, Hyun Jun Park, Seung Min Oh, Gun Hyon Ji, Gong Chan Rah, Dong Wook Shin
{"title":"Assessment of current practices and perceived effectiveness of injectable polynucleotide for enlarged facial pores among cosmetic physicians: A survey-based evaluation.","authors":"Dagyeong Lee, Hosung Choi, Kyounghun Yoo, Young Jin Park, Hyun Jun Park, Seung Min Oh, Gun Hyon Ji, Gong Chan Rah, Dong Wook Shin","doi":"10.1111/srt.13738","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.13738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Polynucleotides stimulate collagen formation and are used clinically to enhance elasticity. In this study, we investigated current practices and perceived effectiveness of polynucleotide injection treatment for enlarged facial pores among cosmetic physicians.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A survey was developed to investigate clinicians' use and effectiveness of polynucleotides in the treatment of enlarged facial pores. This survey was distributed to clinicians at the Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society Autumn Symposium.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 407 physicians who used polynucleotides for enlarged facial pores were enrolled in the survey. Polynucleotides were used by 75.7%, 87.7%, and 72.2% of physicians for enlarged facial pores caused by excessive sebum production, reduced elasticity, and acne, respectively. Among those users, 81.4%, 83.8%, and 76.8% in those same categories, respectively, responded that polynucleotides were \"very effective\" or \"effective.\" Furthermore, most clinicians combined polynucleotides with microneedle radiofrequency as energy-based devices and with botulinum toxin as injection therapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the widespread use and perceived efficacy of polynucleotide injection among cosmetic physicians in the Republic of Korea for enlarged facial pores due to excessive sebum production, reduced elasticity, and acne. Positive feedback from practitioners supports the benefits of using polynucleotides in enlarged facial pore treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11375025/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Massimo D F Vitale, Francesca Madeddu, Irene Fusco, Laura Pieri, Paolo Bonan, Tiziano Zingoni, Giada Magni, Francesca Rossi
{"title":"High-powered 675-nm laser: Safety and efficacy in clinical evaluation and in vitro evidence for different skin disorders.","authors":"Massimo D F Vitale, Francesca Madeddu, Irene Fusco, Laura Pieri, Paolo Bonan, Tiziano Zingoni, Giada Magni, Francesca Rossi","doi":"10.1111/srt.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Laser technology is a viable therapeutic option for treating a number of skin pathologic conditions, including pigmented lesions, vascular lesions and acne scars.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>In this work, through in vitro and clinical investigations we test the efficacy, the safety and the speed of treatment of high-powered laser system emitting a 675-nm in the management of various skin condition.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In vitro experiments were performed irradiating adult human dermal fibroblasts cells (HDFa) with 675-nm laser for 24, 48 and 72 h with different fluences and Ki-67<sup>+</sup> cells were counted. The confocal microscopy images of control and treated samples were acquired. Clinical skin rejuvenation/diseases treatments with 675 nm laser device were performed with different laser parameters in 11 patients with pigmented lesions, 5 patients with acne scars and 23 patients for skin rejuvenation. Data were evaluated with the validated global score using 5-point scales (GAIS) and patient's satisfaction scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The application of the high-power 675 nm laser has proven effective in stimulating cell proliferation in in vitro experiments and it led to good results for all skin pathologies. GAIS showed values between 3 and 4 points for all treated pathologies, all scores between '75%-good improvements' and '100%-excellent improvements'. The treatment time was reduced by 50% compared to the old parameters setting, resulting in a faster and good patient's satisfying technique. No serious adverse effects were recorded.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>the preclinical and clinical data confirm the efficacy and safety of this high-powered 675 nm laser for several skin condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11359081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ji Yeon Hong, Ka Ram Kim, Hyun Jung Kim, Joon Seok, Kui Young Park
{"title":"Targeted precision cryotherapy for acne vulgaris.","authors":"Ji Yeon Hong, Ka Ram Kim, Hyun Jung Kim, Joon Seok, Kui Young Park","doi":"10.1111/srt.70045","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.70045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acne vulgaris poses a significant dermatological challenge, necessitating alternative treatments due to limitations and side effects associated with current therapies. This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy for acne vulgaris.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 20 volunteers underwent targeted precision cryotherapy using a carbon dioxide-based device. Treatment outcomes were assessed using various parameters, including Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score, acne lesion count, erythema index (EI), global evaluation score, and participant satisfaction. Safety monitoring included adverse event reporting and physical examination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Precision cryotherapy demonstrated a significant reduction (90.25%) in the acne lesion count by week 4, with clinical improvement indicated by IGA score reduction (p < 0.001). The EI showed notable improvements at weeks 1, 2, and 4. The global evaluation score demonstrated a 75%-100% clinical improvement at Visit 4. Participants reported high satisfaction (6.75 ± 0.79) with the procedure. No adverse event or discomfort was reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Precision cryotherapy effectively improved acne lesions, which was safe and satisfactory for participants. These findings suggest its potential as an alternative therapeutic modality, especially for populations with limited treatment options. Further research is needed to validate the results and explore underlying mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367662/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chan Yeong Lee, Galina Khan, Dong Yun Hyun, Sang Hun Kim, Eun Soo Park
{"title":"Effect of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived mitochondrial transplantation on ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model.","authors":"Chan Yeong Lee, Galina Khan, Dong Yun Hyun, Sang Hun Kim, Eun Soo Park","doi":"10.1111/srt.70022","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.70022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite advancements in reconstructive procedures, ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury remains a significant challenge in reconstructive surgery, with mitochondrial dysfunction playing a pivotal role. Mitochondrial transplantation has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy to address this issue. This study aims to evaluate the impact of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived mitochondrial transplantation on skin flap I/R models in rats.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Twenty male rats underwent I/R injury on skin flaps, with or without mitochondrial transplantation administered via intravenous or subcutaneous routes. Analysis encompassed histopathology, inflammatory, apoptotic, oxidative stress, and hypoxia markers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed a reduction in inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and hypoxia in the transplantation group compared to controls.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived mitochondrial transplantation shows promise in enhancing flap viability and attenuating I/R injury, offering valuable insights for improved outcomes in reconstructive surgery. However, further exploration in larger animal models and refinement of delivery methods and dosage are warranted to fully elucidate its clinical translatability.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367251/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case of superficial CD34-positive fibroblastic tumor on the axilla of an 11-year-old girl.","authors":"Siting Zheng, Jipeng Liu, Sha Zhou","doi":"10.1111/srt.70033","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.70033","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11368043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sung Bin Cho, Sun Young Kang, Yea-Jin Lee, Min Choi, Bora Kim, Jin-Chul Ahn
{"title":"Effect of sequential delivery of 1- and 2-MHz bipolar microneedling radiofrequency energy on thermal tissue reactions in a minipig model.","authors":"Sung Bin Cho, Sun Young Kang, Yea-Jin Lee, Min Choi, Bora Kim, Jin-Chul Ahn","doi":"10.1111/srt.13898","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13898","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bipolar microneedling radiofrequency (RF) treatment generates different patterns of thermal reactions, depending on the skin impedance and RF treatment parameters, including the frequency, power, conduction time, settings of sub-pulse packs, and penetrating depth and type of microneedles used. We compared the effect of sequential delivery of 1- and 2-MHz bipolar RF energy to in vivo minipig skin on thermal tissue reaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>RF treatments at frequencies of 1 and 2 MHz were sequentially delivered to minipigs' skin in vivo. A histological study was performed to analyze RF-induced skin reactions at 1-h and at 3-, 7-, and 14-days post-treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The skin specimens demonstrated that the two different frequencies of RF treatment generated mixed patterns of the peri-electrode coagulative necrosis (PECN) according to the experimental settings and tissue impedance. In the PECN zone, the tissue coagulation induced by the first RF treatment was surrounded by the effect of the later RF treatment at the other RF frequency. In the inter-electrode non-necrotic thermal reaction zone, the effect of the latter RF treatment was widespread and deep through the dermis, which had received RF treatment at the other frequency first. The delivery of pulsed-type RF energy at sub-pulse packs of 6 or 10 provided effective RF delivery over long conduction time without excessive thermal damage of the epidermis. Nonetheless, by sequential delivery of two different RF frequencies, RF-induced tissue reactions were found to be markedly enhanced.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The sequential delivery of 1- and 2-MHz RF energy induces novel histological patterns of tissue reactions, which can synergistically enhance the thermostimulatory effects of each RF setting. Moreover, variations in patterns of tissue reactions can be generated by regulating the order of frequencies and the number of sub-pulse packs of RF used.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11363911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The causal relationship between immune cells and atopic dermatitis: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.","authors":"Xu Zhu, Wenzhong Wu","doi":"10.1111/srt.13858","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.13858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition whose origins remain unclear. Existing epidemiological evidence suggests that inflammation and immune factors play pivotal roles in the onset and progression of AD. However, previous research on the connection between immune inflammation and AD has yielded inconclusive results.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To evaluate the causal relationship between immunological characteristics and AD, this study employed a bidirectional, two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. We utilized large-scale, publicly available genome-wide association studies to investigate the causal associations between 731 immunological feature cells and the risk of AD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant associations were identified between six immune phenotypes and AD risk: increased Basophil %CD33dim HLA DR-CD66b-, CD25 on IgD+ CD24+, CD40 on monocytes, HLA DR on CD14+ CD16-monocytes, HLA DR on CD14+monocytes correlated with higher AD risk, while elevated CD3 on CD4 Treg was linked to lower risk. Reverse MR analysis revealed AD as a risk factor for IgD+ CD38br AC and IgD+ CD38br %B cell, but a protective factor against CD20 on IgD+ CD38- naive and CD8 on NKT.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings elucidate the intricate interplay between immune cells and AD, informing future research into AD pathophysiology and therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11351690/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinpei Zhang, Fuju Wang, Xiaodan Zhu, Lan Xu, Ling Qin, Wenjuan Xu, Bozhen Fan
{"title":"Mechanism of Zuogui pill enhancing ovarian function and skin elastic repair in premature aging rats based on artificial intelligence medical image analysis.","authors":"Xinpei Zhang, Fuju Wang, Xiaodan Zhu, Lan Xu, Ling Qin, Wenjuan Xu, Bozhen Fan","doi":"10.1111/srt.70050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>AI medical image analysis shows potential applications in research on premature aging and skin. The purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of the Zuogui pill based on artificial intelligence medical image analysis on ovarian function enhancement and skin elasticity repair in rats with premature aging.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The premature aging rat model was established by using an experimental animal model. Then Zuogui pills were injected into the rats with premature aging, and the images were detected by an optical microscope. Then, through the analysis of artificial intelligence medical images, the image data is analyzed to evaluate the indicators of ovarian function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Through optical microscope image detection, we observed that the Zuogui pill played an active role in repairing ovarian tissue structure and increasing the number of follicles in mice, and Zuogui pill also significantly increased the level of progesterone in the blood of mice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most of the ZGP-induced outcomes are significantly dose-dependent.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparison of the safety and efficacy of tapinarof and roflumilast topical therapies in the management of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.","authors":"Hira Ghani, Alicia Podwojniak, Isabella J Tan, Aarushi K Parikh, Bianca Sanabria, Babar Rao","doi":"10.1111/srt.70041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease. First-line topical treatments include steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, vitamin D analogs, and anthralin. Recently, novel topical therapeutics like tapinarof and roflumilast have emerged with unique anti-inflammatory mechanisms and promising efficacy profiles.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This review utilized PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases to identify recent studies on tapinarof and roflumilast. Criteria focused on efficacy, safety profiles, and therapeutic roles in psoriasis treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four primary literature articles were identified for tapinarof and five for roflumilast. Both drugs demonstrated strong efficacy with minimal adverse events in treating mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. Tapinarof showed more frequent but mild adverse effects, while roflumilast had less frequent but more severe side effects.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Tapinarof and roflumilast offer once-daily dosing and successful treatment in restricted areas, potentially enhancing patient adherence. Cost remains a limiting factor, necessitating future comparative studies to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness between the two drugs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Tapinarof and roflumilast present promising topical treatments for psoriasis, showing efficacy and manageable safety profiles. Further research is crucial to fully elucidate their comparative benefits and drawbacks in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11359094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}