International Journal of Women''s Dermatology最新文献

{"title":"Human seminal plasma hypersensitivity: an underrecognized cause of postcoital allergic symptoms.","authors":"Kimberly Murdaugh, Wai Wai Mon, Alexis Flen, Mary F Lee-Wong","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000280","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000280","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e280"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13446977/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148686637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterizing cutaneous manifestations of systemic autoimmune rheumatologic diseases in Filipino skin.","authors":"Geraldine T Zamora, Josef Symon S Concha, Juan Raphael M Gonzales, Arunee H Siripunvarapon, Amanda Christine F Esquivel, Marian Rosel D Villaverde, Anna Kristina Gutierrez-Rubio, Mae Ramirez-Quizon, Jemima Albayda, Rochelle L Castillo","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000264","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cutaneous findings provide important clues to systemic autoimmune rheumatologic diseases (SARDs), but presentation varies across skin types and may be underrecognized in patients of color. In the Philippines, diagnostic challenges are amplified by limited specialists and a lack of pigmented-skin learning materials for general practitioners.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To develop online educational resources on cutaneous manifestations of SARDs in Filipino skin (phases 1 and 2a), and characterize the demographic and clinical profile of these patients (phase 2b).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Phase 1 videos were created and posted online for sharing. Phase 2 was a single-center cross-sectional descriptive study that included consenting adult Filipinos at least 18 years old who presented with the above-mentioned SARDs and skin lesions in the Philippine General Hospital's Dermatology and Rheumatology outpatient clinics from August 2021 to August 2022. Demographic, medical data, and deidentified photographic images of characteristic lesions were captured. Investigators described the observed differences in the skin disease presentation of Filipino skin. Descriptive statistics were applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-six Filipinos, 85% being female, with a mean age of 39.1 years, participated in our study. The majority (48%) had a primary diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, followed by psoriasis (26%). Most (96.6%) were on immunomodulators and 57% on glucocorticoids. Three (7%) were on biologic medications. Notable differences of lesions between Filipino and Caucasian skin include the former being: (a) dark red, purple or dark brown instead of pink and bright erythema; (b) masked by pigmentation or the \"blending\" phenomenon; (c) more marked in contrast between hyper- and hypopigmentation; (d) more gray and black psoriatic plaques; resembling purpuric dermatoses; and (e) with blurring of skin tautness and edema in those with systemic sclerosis. There are no significant differences observed in the areas of affectation.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Phase 2 was limited by the pandemic and methodological constraints, highlighting the need for further research on cutaneous manifestations of rheumatologic diseases in Filipinos.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There are differences in lesion morphology, pigmentation, and scarring, but not in areas of affectation, in the darker skin of Filipinos with SARD. Collaboration between dermatologists and rheumatologists is essential for the effective management of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e264"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13406189/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148609992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Introducing the <i>Pregnancy and Lactation</i> Section.","authors":"Kelly K Park, Nanette B Silverberg","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000288","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000288","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e288"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13400045/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148585863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Primary cutaneous eccrine carcinoma in an elderly female with <i>PALB2</i> deletion.","authors":"Seda Grabauskas, Patrick McMullan, Marti Rothe, Gillian Weston","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000289","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000289","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e289"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13400021/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148585884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of preventive cancer screening in skin cancer survivors is greater compared to non-cancer individuals: a retrospective cross-sectional analysis.","authors":"Sarah A Mullen Keffer, Jihyun Ma, Ashley Wysong","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000285","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although skin cancer survivors have an increased risk of future malignancies, many are unaware of this and may not undergo preventative screening.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate skin cancer survivors' prevalence of breast, colorectal, cervical, and lung cancer screening.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System database from 2017 to 2021 comparing skin cancer, other cancer, and non-cancer controls. Multivariate analysis compared screening rates, controlled for socioeconomic, chronic disease, and behavioral factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to non-cancer controls, skin cancer survivors had higher odds of undergoing screening for breast (odds ratios [OR]: 1.35, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.20-1.51), colorectal (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.40-1.66), and cervical cancer (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.12-1.56). Lung cancer screening rates were low and similar between skin cancer survivors and non-cancer individuals (OR 1.21, 95% CI 0.84-1.74). In a subset analysis of skin cancer survivors, those who had melanoma were less likely to be screened for breast and colorectal cancer.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>This study is based on anonymous, national survey data, relying on patient recall of their health information.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Skin cancer survivors undergo cancer screenings for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer at higher rates compared to non-cancer controls. Melanoma survivors have lower rates of breast and colorectal screening compared to non-melanoma skin cancer survivors. Skin cancer survivors should be reminded of preventive cancer screening, particularly for lung cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e285"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13384713/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148609923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Welcoming patients with disability into dermatology practices - a primer on law, definitions, attitudes, and other practicalities.","authors":"Chelsea Deitelzweig, Benjamin K Stoff, Marissa L H Baranowski","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000274","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000274","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e274"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13331387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Update on the status of women as editors in dermatology in 2024.","authors":"Aleena Boby, Luiza R Pinto, Jenny E Murase, Jane M Grant-Kels, Nanette B Silverberg","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000253","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gender diversity in dermatology has increased over recent decades, with women now comprising a substantial portion of the workforce. However, it remains uncertain whether this shift is reflected in the composition of editorial boards, which play a key role in shaping dermatologic research. This study evaluated gender representation in the editorial leadership of dermatology journals in 2024, updating previous analyses and assessing progress toward gender equity.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To review current trends of female participation as editors of dermatology journals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed the gender distribution of editorial boards across high-impact dermatology journals, categorizing members by role, including Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editors, Associate Editors, and Section Editors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Women comprised 35% of editorial board positions overall. Nonetheless, they held only 20% of editor-in-chief roles, 29% of deputy editor positions, and 34% of associate editor roles. Assistant and section editor positions had higher female representation (42 and 45%, respectively). Across the various editorial positions, women's representation ranged from 20 to 45%, with the majority having less than 40% female representation. Among the journals analyzed, women's representation ranged from 0 to 78%, with only 12 out of the 69 total journals at or above 50% female representation.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Our study did not assess factors influencing women's advancement, such as career preferences, leadership opportunities, or review participation rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite incremental gains, women remain underrepresented in top editorial roles in dermatology journals. Continued efforts are needed to address systemic barriers, promote equity in journal and editorial leadership opportunities, and ensure fair recruitment and advancement practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e253"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13331438/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multidimensional burden of scarring alopecia in women: findings from the CAPAIR study.","authors":"Jasmine Levine, Ross O'Hagan, Jordan Talia, Jean R Pickford, Itisha S Jefferson, Morinola Shobajo, Emma Guttman-Yassky, Benjamin Ungar","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000268","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Primary cicatricial alopecias are rare inflammatory disorders that disproportionately affect women and can cause permanent hair loss along with painful scalp symptoms. While their impact on quality of life has been described, comprehensive patient-reported data remain limited.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To characterize symptoms, lifestyle disruption, and financial burden among women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, lichen planopilaris, and frontal fibrosing alopecia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A nationwide cross-sectional survey was distributed via the Scarring Alopecia Foundation. Analyses included female respondents with self-reported centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, lichen planopilaris, or frontal fibrosing alopecia, stratified by subtype, hair loss severity, and symptom burden.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 917 women, physical symptoms, lifestyle disruption, and disease-related spending were commonly reported. Burning and pain/tenderness were significantly associated with greater impairment in work productivity, daily activities, and treatment-related costs, while greater scalp involvement also corresponded to increased burden. However, this pattern did not hold among a small subset of completely bald respondents, suggesting that psychosocial burden increases with disease severity but may shift once a certain threshold is surpassed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Primary cicatricial alopecias impose substantial physical, psychosocial, and financial burden on women. These findings underscore the need for improved physician awareness and greater support for women managing this chronic, stigmatizing disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e268"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13331435/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Alopecia following solid organ transplant: the Mayo Clinic experience.","authors":"Rylee A Cook, Olufunmilola G Adeleye, Hani M Wadei, Ashley B Wentworth","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000272","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Alopecia is a burgeoning area of patient interest and dermatologic investigation. Alopecia following a solid organ transplant has been relatively unexplored, despite the potential for significant symptomatic and psychological impact on patients posttransplant.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>We set out to study alopecia in patients following solid organ transplants, including presentation, etiology, evaluation, and management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent solid organ transplant without a preceding history of alopecia at a single center between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2020, to record new alopecia diagnoses posttransplant. Demographic data, transplant type, immunosuppressive regimen, and type of alopecia were all collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between 2011 and 2020, a total of 3,732 patients underwent a solid organ transplant with a median age of 58 (range: 18-82) years. Sixty-two percent were men, 72.5% were White, and 8.4% identified as Hispanic or Latino. Out of 3,732 patients who underwent a solid organ transplant, 39 (1%) subsequently developed alopecia. Risk of alopecia was higher in females (hazard ratio [HR] = 12.26, <i>P</i> < .001), Hispanics (HR = 2.49, <i>P</i> = .043), and pancreas transplant patients (HR = 24.26, <i>P</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>This is a retrospective review.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, alopecia was rare after a solid organ transplant, but further investigation is needed to assess for potential underdiagnosis of alopecia following transplant and the higher risks reported in certain populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e272"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13331381/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fertility planning for women in medicine: a call for an active approach.","authors":"Cong Fan, Angela H Wei, Colleen Milroy, Kara N Goldman, Rebecca Flyckt, Jennifer Lucas","doi":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000291","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JW9.0000000000000291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Women in medicine often delay childbearing due to the competing priorities of training, finding a partner, and waiting for the \"right time.\" Unfortunately, the steep decline in female fertility during a woman's mid to late 30s also often coincides with the completion of residency and/or fellowship training. Data show that women in medicine elect to have children later in life and that at least 1 in 4 female physicians suffer from infertility, a higher rate than in nonphysicians. It is essential to escalate the dialogue regarding family planning for female physicians and trainees.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this review, we discuss markers currently used to evaluate ovarian reserve, including anti-Müllerian hormone. We also discuss common methods for fertility preservation, including egg/oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, and unique logistical challenges this population faces in family planning.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Narrative review of literature regarding fertility, markers of ovarian reserve, fertility preservation options, and family-planning challenges, particularly pertaining to the population of women in medicine.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Women in medicine experience higher rates of infertility compared with the general population and frequently delay childbearing due to training and career demands.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>This is a narrative review and is limited by the available published literature, including a relative paucity of data surrounding fertility and fertility preservation outcomes among female physicians and trainees.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Women in medicine must be viewed as a critical at-risk population for infertility with unique and multifactorial family-building challenges. This underrecognized group deserves heightened attention, with a special emphasis on the key elements of education, mentorship, and support.</p>","PeriodicalId":53478,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Women''s Dermatology","volume":"12 3","pages":"e291"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13322478/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148371000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}