Skin Diseases: From Molecular Pathology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches

Dear Colleagues,

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It acts as the first line of defense against various environmental factors. A combination of those external factors, along with internal factors, induces a plethora of events that might disturb skin homeostasis, eventually leading to various diseases. A comprehensive understanding of the molecular basis of skin physiology and biochemistry not only provides insight into the processes that maintain skin health but also indicates the pathways through which the disease might occur. This eventually indicates the potential points which can be targeted while taking into account novel therapeutic approaches. Biological target research is of great importance for providing improved topical and oral skin disease treatment. For this Special Issue, we would like to invite you to submit papers concerning the pathology of the skin as well as new and pioneering treatment options and therapeutic strategies. We welcome the submission of original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials, and case reports and commentaries.

Dr. Alicja Forma
Guest Editor

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• skin physiology and pathology
• skin cancer
• autoimmune skin diseases
• microbial infections of skin
• sexually transmitted diseases
• molecular pathology
• therapeutic advancements