Skin Conditions: Publications and Resources
Summary: Disabled World provides a wide array of publications concerning human skin conditions and diseases, presenting information useful to the general public, seniors, and those with disabilities. These resources include informative articles, research papers, studies, and analyses on topics such as skin diseases, the Fitzpatrick scale for skin types, leucoderma (vitiligo), shingles, contact dermatitis, scleroderma awareness, and the effects of pollution on facial skin. Many of the publications are peer-reviewed offering insights into symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention methods that can be particularly helpful for those managing skin-related health issues.
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| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Reference Number | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List of Human Skin Diseases and Conditions | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013813 | 2020/04/08 | 2025/12/01 | |
| Fitzpatrick Scale Skin Type Test and Results | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013754 | 2020/01/17 | 2025/03/08 | |
| Leucoderma: White Spots or Patches on Skin | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013180 | 2017/12/13 | 2025/05/15 | |
| Why Do Patients with Shingles Feel Pain? | www.fapesp.br | DW-A012978 | 2017/08/25 | 2020/03/29 | ||
| Red Skin Rash: Causes and Treatment of Contact Dermatitis | Advanced Dermatology P.C. | Yes | DW-A012650 | 2017/01/27 | 2023/09/19 | |
| June is Scleroderma Awareness Month | Scleroderma Foundation | DW-A012213 | 2016/06/02 | |||
| Air Pollution Linked to Facial Dark Spots in Aging Women | Elsevier | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A011901 | 2016/02/08 | 2025/04/02 |
| Dry, Cracked and Scaly Winter Skin Conditions | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A011720 | 2015/11/13 | 2023/09/16 | ||
| Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Signs, Causes & Treatment | Thomas C. Weiss | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A011634 | 2015/10/06 | 2025/07/02 | |
| Xeroderma Pigmentosum: Diagnoses, Cause, Risk, Screening | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A011550 | 2015/08/19 | 2023/02/01 | ||
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa) Causes, Symptoms, Treatments | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A011476 | 2015/07/08 | 2020/09/16 | ||
| Chilblains: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention | Thomas C. Weiss | ✓ Preface | DW-A011320 | 2015/03/11 | 2025/02/11 | |
| How to Treat Sweaty Smelly Feet and Foot Odor (Bromodosis) | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A01843 | 2014/03/25 | 2024/04/12 | ||
| Necrotizing Fasciitis: Information, Symptoms, Treatment | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A09728 | 2013/05/21 | 2021/09/22 | ||
| Bedbugs: Information and Eradication Awareness | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A09413 | 2012/11/14 | 2020/11/20 | ||
| Epidermolysis Bullosa: Severe Pain and Laminin-332 | Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers | DW-A08151 | 2011/07/08 | 2022/02/17 | ||
| Why Skin Turns White When Pressed | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | DW-A08032 | 2011/06/22 | 2024/10/01 | |
| Facial Wrinkle Severity May Predict Bone Density in Early Menopause | The Endocrine Society | DW-A07854 | 2011/06/05 | |||
| New Hope for Adult Shingles Treatment | University of Georgia | DW-A07487 | 2011/04/22 | 2017/08/25 | ||
| Athletes Prone to Skin Conditions | American Academy of Dermatology | DW-A06840 | 2011/02/04 | 2018/10/11 | ||
| Plantar Fibroma and Fibromatosis | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A06410 | 2010/12/10 | 2018/10/03 | ||
| Understanding Age Spots: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention | Thomas C. Weiss | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A06390 | 2010/12/08 | 2025/04/02 | |
| Sagging Skin, Wrinkles and Skin Aging | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A06385 | 2010/12/07 | 2025/12/13 | |
| Pre-cancers and Actinic Keratosis | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A06344 | 2010/12/03 | 2020/04/10 | ||
| Lower Occurrence of Atopic Dermatitis in Children | University of Zurich | DW-A06342 | 2010/12/02 | 2016/06/13 | ||
| Poison Oak - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A06190 | 2010/11/14 | |||
| Melasma or Mask of Pregnancy | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A06179 | 2010/11/12 | |||
| Impetigo Skin Infection - Facts and Information | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A06172 | 2010/11/11 | |||
| Bateman's Purpura: Purple Blotches, Bruising of Hands and Forearms | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | DW-A06165 | 2010/11/10 | 2024/10/29 | |
| Cellulitis: Information, Causes, Treatment | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A05958 | 2010/10/24 | 2023/12/30 | ||
| Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, Melanoma | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A05827 | 2010/10/14 | 2020/04/21 | ||
| Hives - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A05815 | 2010/10/13 | |||
| Prickly Heat (Heat Rash) - Facts and Information | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A05799 | 2010/10/12 | |||
| Grover's Disease: Features, Diagnosis, Treatment | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A05750 | 2010/10/07 | 2024/07/01 | ||
| Cysts: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | Thomas C. Weiss | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A05736 | 2010/10/07 | 2025/03/08 | |
| Barnacles of Aging (Seborrheic Keratoses) Facts and Treatment | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A05598 | 2010/09/29 | 2021/08/11 | ||
| Anal Warts Prevention and Treatment Methods | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A05576 | 2010/09/27 | 2019/03/07 | ||
| Scar Removal Methods and Treatments | Sara Goldstein | DW-A04304 | 2010/06/13 | 2021/08/12 | ||
| UV Nail Lamps Safe for Skin, According to CND | CND | DW-A04188 | 2010/06/03 | |||
| Systemic Sclerosis - Scleroderma - Stiff Skin Syndrome | Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions | DW-A03459 | 2010/03/20 | 2018/01/25 | ||
| Skin Aging and Wrinkles Factor | JAMA and Archives Journals | DW-A02873 | 2009/12/21 | 2011/06/09 | ||
| Clark's Nevus: Facts and Information | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A02743 | 2009/11/22 | 2020/04/21 | ||
| Darier Disease - Facts and Information | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A02727 | 2009/11/16 | |||
| Keloids - Facts and Information | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A02725 | 2009/11/15 | |||
| Having Shingles Raises the Risk of Having a Stroke | American Heart Association | DW-A02512 | 2009/10/09 | 2018/10/11 | ||
| LED Light and Green Tea Gets Rid of Facial Wrinkles | American Chemical Society | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A02235 | 2009/09/09 | 2025/02/22 |
| Understanding Dry Skin: Causes, Prevention, and Treatments | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A02118 | 2009/08/06 | 2025/03/20 | |
| Hyperhidrosis: Excessive Sweating Problems | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A01844 | 2009/07/03 | 2017/03/17 | ||
| Survey Shows Psoriasis Severely Impacts Quality of Life | Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A01734 | 2009/06/16 | 2025/05/16 | |
| Researchers Discover why Eczema Often Leads to Asthma | Washington University School of Medicine | DW-A01643 | 2009/05/19 | |||
| Athlete's Foot : Causes Symptoms and Treatment | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A01453 | 2009/04/14 | 2020/04/21 | ||
| Immune Cells in Skin Fight off Infection | University of Melbourne | DW-A01387 | 2009/04/07 | 2018/03/16 | ||
| Shingles Guide: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A01277 | 2009/03/30 | 2025/08/28 | |
| Fragrance Ingredients in Shampoos and Conditioners Can Cause Eczema | University of Gothenburg | DW-A01254 | 2009/03/27 | 2011/05/26 | ||
| Skin Disease Types Among Military Personnel | JAMA Network | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A0795 | 2009/02/16 | 2025/03/08 |
| Sarcoidosis Disease Information | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0480 | 2009/01/22 | 2014/01/23 | ||
| Restoring Aging and Sun Damaged Skin with Obagi Nu-Derm Products | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A0285 | 2009/01/09 | 2025/04/02 | |
| Common Skin Conditions and Problems | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0284 | 2009/01/09 | 2020/06/07 |
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