{"title":"Global hotspots and trends in Acanthosis nigricans research: A bibliometric and visualized analysis","authors":"Shaobo Zhang, Huixin Yan, Weichen Sun, Jingnan Li, Jing Xu, Di Cao, Bailin Song, Xingquan Wu","doi":"10.1111/srt.70054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70054","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundAcanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common skin disease characterized by clear pigmented patches on the folds of the skin. However, the AN research field lacks scientific and comprehensive bibliometric analysis. This article aims to use bibliometric methods to summarize and visualize the distribution patterns, research hotspots, and development trends of AN literature.MethodsLiterature from 1900 to 2024 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database through AN's thematic search. Using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Excel 2019, conduct a comprehensive analysis of the number of publications, countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, highly cited literature, keywords, and so on, and sort out the hotspots and directions of AN.ResultsFrom 1900 to 2024, 1675 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis, showing a steady annual increase in the number of publications. The United States leads in this research field, with the University of Texas System being a key research institution. The <jats:italic>Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism</jats:italic> has the highest number of published papers. The most cited article is “Syndromes of Insulin Resistance and Acanthosis Nigricans: Insulin‐Receptor Disorders in Man” (1976). The author Taylor, SI, has published the most papers. “Acanthosis nigricans” is the most frequently occurring keyword. The main research hotspots and frontier areas in AN research are as follows: (1) The relationship between AN and other diseases is a popular research topic; (2) The connection between AN and insulin resistance (IR) is a current research focus; (3) Treatment of AN, with an emphasis on addressing the underlying causes and improving local skin conditions, represents the cutting edge of this field.ConclusionThis study summarizes the research trends and hotspots in the field of AN, offering valuable information and insights for scholars focused on AN scientific research, and providing a reference for future research directions.","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"68 1","pages":"e70054"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211910","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}
Dongkeun Kenneth Lee, Myungjune Oh, Michael James Kim, Seung Min Oh
{"title":"Clinical effects of polynucleotide with hyaluronic acid intradermal injections on facial erythema: Effective redness treatment using polynucleotides","authors":"Dongkeun Kenneth Lee, Myungjune Oh, Michael James Kim, Seung Min Oh","doi":"10.1111/srt.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"3 1","pages":"e70034"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211903","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":"Proanthocyanidins alleviate Henoch‐Schönlein purpura by mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress through regulation of the TLR4/MyD88/NF‐κB pathway","authors":"Xiaolong Li, Meng Wang, Shihong Pan, Li Xian, Shuyi Zhang, Dehai Xian, Jianqiao Zhong","doi":"10.1111/srt.13921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13921","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectiveInvestigate Proanthocyanidins (PCs) efficacy and mechanisms in treating Henoch‐Schönlein purpura (HSP)‐like rat models, focusing on inflammatory and oxidative stress (OS) responses.MethodsAn HSP‐like rat model was established using ovalbumin (OVA) injection, leading to symptoms mimicking HSP. The study measured inflammatory markers (IL‐4, IL‐17, TNF‐α), OS markers (MDA, SOD, CAT), and assessed the TLR4/MyD88/NF‐κB signaling pathway's involvement via histopathological and immunofluorescence analyses.ResultsPCs treatment significantly improved HSP‐like symptoms, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, and decreased IgA deposition in renal mesangial areas. Serum analyses revealed that PCs effectively lowered IL‐4, IL‐17, TNF‐α, and MDA levels while increasing SOD and CAT levels (<jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.05). Crucially, PCs also downregulated TLR4, MyD88, and NF‐κB expressions, highlighting the blockage of the TLR4‐mediated signaling pathway as a key mechanism.ConclusionPCs show promising therapeutic effects in HSP‐like rats by mitigating inflammatory responses and oxidative damage, primarily through inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF‐κB pathway. These findings suggest PCs as a potential treatment avenue for HSP, warranting further investigation.","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"71 1","pages":"e13921"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211911","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":"Correction to “Analysis of factors influencing the recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers ”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/srt.70032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70032","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"79 1","pages":"e70032"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211913","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 bibliometric and visual analysis of the research status and hotspots of seborrheic dermatitis based on web of science","authors":"Huixin Yan, Shaobo Zhang, Weichen Sun, Jingnan Li, Jing Xu, Yunpeng Bi, Xingquan Wu, Bailin Song","doi":"10.1111/srt.70048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70048","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundSeborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the field of SD, but there has been no bibliometric research yet. This study aims to use bibliometric methods to analyze the current research status and hot topics of SD, to understand further the research trends and future development prospects in this field.MethodsRetrieve core literature on SD from the Web of Science database and conduct a detailed analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software based on factors such as publication volume, countries (regions), research institutions, journals, authors, highly‐cited papers, and keywords.ResultsFrom 1996 to 2024, a total of 1436 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis. The number of publications has shown an increasing trend year by year. The USA is the leading country in this field of research. The University of California System is the primary research institution. The International Journal of Dermatology is the journal with the highest number of publications. The author Yang Won Lee has the highest number of publications, while the article “Seborrheic Dermatitis” (2004) by Gupta, A.K. has been cited the most. “Seborrheic dermatitis” is the most frequently occurring keyword. The main research hotspots and frontiers in SD are as follows: (1) The relationship between SD and other skin diseases is a popular research topic; (2) Malassezia and inflammation are current research hotspots in SD; and (3) Focusing on antifungal and anti‐inflammatory treatments for SD is the current frontier direction in this field.ConclusionThis study is a summary of the current status and hot trends of SD research, which helps clinical doctors and researchers quickly understand the insights and valuable information of SD research and provides reference for clinical decision‐making and finding future research directions.","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"20 1","pages":"e70048"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211912","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":"Skin Research & Technology","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/srt.13370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13370","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211914","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}
Jonathan C L Lau, Jane Fleming, Martin Good, Adrian Lim, Rebecca B Saunderson, Tai A Phan, Timothy Schlub, Sue-Faye Siow, Nanette Lacson, Carlos Romo, Jaishri Blakely, Christina Bergqvist, Yemima D Berman
{"title":"Comparing 3D imaging devices for the measurement of cutaneous neurofibromas in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1.","authors":"Jonathan C L Lau, Jane Fleming, Martin Good, Adrian Lim, Rebecca B Saunderson, Tai A Phan, Timothy Schlub, Sue-Faye Siow, Nanette Lacson, Carlos Romo, Jaishri Blakely, Christina Bergqvist, Yemima D Berman","doi":"10.1111/srt.70020","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.70020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cutaneous neurofibromas (cNFs) are a major cause of disfigurement in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). However, clinical trials investigating cNF treatments lack standardised outcome measures to objectively evaluate changes in cNF size and appearance. 3D imaging has been proposed as an objective standardised outcome measure however various systems exist with different features that affect useability in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy, precision, feasibility, reliability and accessibility of three imaging systems.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We compared the Vectra-H1, LifeViz-Micro and Cherry-Imaging systems. A total of 58 cNFs from 13 participants with NF1 were selected for imaging and analysis. The primary endpoint was accuracy as measured by comparison of measurements between imaging systems. Secondary endpoints included reliability between two operators, precision as measured with the average coefficient of variation, feasibility as determined by time to capture and analyse an image and accessibility as determined by cost.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference in accuracy between the three devices for length or surface area measurements (p > 0.05), and reliability and precision were similar. Volume measurements demonstrated the most variability compared to other measurements; LifeViz-Micro demonstrated the least measurement variability for surface area and image capture and analysis were fastest with LifeViz-Micro. LifeViz-Micro was better for imaging smaller number of cNFs (1-3), Vectra-H1 better for larger areas and Cherry for uneven surfaces.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>All systems demonstrated excellent reliability but possess distinct advantages and limitations. Surface area is the most consistent and reliable parameter for measuring cNF size in clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"30 9","pages":"e70020"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369787/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120516","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}
Júlia Verdaguer-Faja, Pedro Redondo Bellón, Francisco Javier García-Martínez
{"title":"Ultrasound Imaging in Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath.","authors":"Júlia Verdaguer-Faja, Pedro Redondo Bellón, Francisco Javier García-Martínez","doi":"10.1111/srt.70066","DOIUrl":"10.1111/srt.70066","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"30 9","pages":"e70066"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11411698/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142294947","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}
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":"30 9","pages":"e70053"},"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}
{"title":"Establishment of a Mouse Model for Porokeratosis Due to Mevalonate Diphosphate Decarboxylase Deficiency.","authors":"Kexin Peng, Wenghong Wong, Qiaoan Zhang, Yumeng La, Zhen Tian, Ruilin Sun, Loksi Ho, Kaihang Yang, Jiewen Pan, Jing Luan, Zhenmin Niu, Zhenghua Zhang","doi":"10.1111/srt.70076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.70076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Porokeratosis (PK) is an autoinflammatory keratinization disease (AIKD) characterized by circular or annular skin lesions with a hyperkeratotic rim, pathologically shown as the cornoid lamella. Four genes that cause PK are associated with the mevalonate (MV) pathway. In Chinese PK patients, mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase (MVD) is the most common causative gene. The lack of an animal model has greatly limited research on PK pathogenesis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this research, we constructed K14-CreER<sup>T2</sup>-Mvd<sup>fl/fl</sup> mice using the Cre-LoxP system to create a mouse model for in-depth studies of PK. The Epidermal Mvd gene was knocked out by intraperitoneal injection of Tamoxifen (TAM). Pathology, immunohistochemistry, RNA-seq, and Western Blot analysis were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Skin lesions appeared following Mvd deficiency, and pathological examination revealed the characteristic cornoid lamella, as well as cutaneous inflammation. Furthermore, we observed elevated levels of IL-17A and IL-1β, and a decreased Loricrin level in epidermal Mvd-deficient mice. Compared with the wild-type (WT) group, Mvd deficiency activated the expression of lipid metabolism-related proteins.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We developed the first mouse model for PK research, enabling further studies on disease development and treatment approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":21746,"journal":{"name":"Skin Research and Technology","volume":"30 9","pages":"e70076"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11424814/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142353363","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}