Building skin health resilience in a changing world: dermatological challenges in the era of climate change
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Climate change presents significant threats to skin health through mechanisms such as increased ultraviolet radiation due to ozone depletion, extreme temperature fluctuations, heightened air pollution, proliferation of environmental allergens, and the spread of vector-borne diseases. These factors exacerbate inflammatory skin conditions and elevate the risk of skin cancers and infections. Studies show that vulnerable populations – particularly those with socioeconomic disadvantages, age-related vulnerabilities, and specific genetic predispositions – are disproportionately affected by climate-related skin diseases. This review examines the dermatological impacts of climate change, highlights disparities in skin health outcomes, and discusses mitigation strategies at both individual and public health levels. Emphasis is placed on the need for increased research, innovation, and policy interventions to protect skin health in a changing environment.
Source: Figshare
Author: Sadie Badrie (18609407)
Language: English
Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7112413860