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Chronic black hair dye dermatitis is a common cause of chronic actinic dermatitis in patients with a dark complexion

Conclusion: Chronic black hair dye dermatitis is a major skin problem now considered a common cause of chronic actinic dermatitis based on clinical, histopathological, and immunological aspects. Hence, in any patient with chronic actinic dermatitis, black hair dye application should be excluded.

Natasha Alexandra Medina-Vicent, Mary Jose Santiago-Benitez, María Elisa Vega-Memije

Conclusion: Female representation in the Mexican dermatology literature is higher than in many specialties and has increased slightly, particularly in case reports. However, women remain underrepresented in leading authorship roles, which is consistent with global trends in medical publishing.

Suparna Madivalara Yallappa, Sumathy Tharayil Kunneth, Medha Y Rao

Conclusion: The distinction between physiological and pathological skin changes in aging is often subtle. This study highlighted the common physiological and pathological skin conditions observed in the geriatric population. A comprehensive understanding of these skin changes is crucial for dermatologists, aiding them in the effective management of elderly patients.

Abdulmajed Kubaisi Thamir, Abduljabar Saleh Ahmed, Ahmed Abbood Lateef, Abdulbasit Ahmed Osama, Ghani Saleh Safaa

Conclusion: Tinea corporis and cruris are considered an emerging health problem. They are common skin infections in dermatology practice, especially in school-age groups, with a miserably high tendency to relapse.

Khalifa E. Sharquie, Thamir A Kubaisi, Inas K. Sharquie

Conclusion: Thirteen patients with necrobiosis lipoidica were described, mostly among females, with distinctive clinical and histopathological pictures. Diabetes mellitus was recorded only in 23.1% of the patients. The histopathology was suitable in confirming the diagnosis.

Alaka Jaya Mohan, Ambooken Betsy, Pookkottil Balakrishnan Pravitha, Vayappurath Gangadharan Binesh, Abdulsalam Sarin, Neelakandhan Asoka

Conclusion: More than half of the HCWs who engaged in COVID-19 care had PPE-related dermatoses. Gowns and scrubs contributed to more than one-third of the dermatoses, necessitating a need to customize PPE according to the working environment.

Abla Sefako Akakpo, Kelly Tcheumagam Kamno, Julienne Noude Téclessou, Panawé Kassang, Piham Gnossike, Abas Mouhari-Touré, Koussaké Kombaté, Kissem Tchangai-Walla, Bayaki Saka, Palokinam Pitché

Conclusion: This study shows a significant increase in the incidence of MK over the 30 years of the study, with a predominance of HIV-associated MK. The generalized use of antiretroviral treatment with the «test and treat» strategy will help to reduce this mortality.

Ksenia Mazur, Mariola Herian, Weronika Curyło, Alicja Winkowska, Alina Grudina, Igor Kłak, Jan Szerocki, Wiktoria Nowakowska, Katarzyna Chwaleba, Katarzyna Bartnik

Conclusion: Collagen supplementation appears to be a promising adjunctive strategy for managing pregnancy-related lower back pain. However, well-designed clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in pregnant women.