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Impact of environmental changes on Dermatology
Vidal Haddad Junior1, Adriana Lúcia Mendes2, Carolina Chrusciak Talhari3
1Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|February 14, 2021
Summary
Environmental changes like urbanization and pollution impact biodiversity and human health, particularly skin diseases. Dermatologists must understand these environmental shifts for effective dermatological care and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Modern society is characterized by urbanization, pollution, and landscape modification.
- Human-environment interactions and biodiversity loss are key determinants of health-disease dynamics.
- The skin, as a primary interface with the environment, reflects ecological changes through dermatological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the influence of environmental factors on the epidemiology of skin diseases.
- To highlight the role of dermatologists in addressing environmental impacts on skin health.
- To promote awareness of sustainable practices within the medical community.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature concerning environmental changes and dermatoses.
- Discussion of deforestation, fires, urbanization, agriculture, livestock farming, pollution, and climate change impacts.
- Analysis of the relationship between environmental determinants and skin disease patterns.
Main Results:
- Environmental alterations significantly influence the prevalence and patterns of various dermatoses.
- Deforestation, fires, urbanization, and pollution are linked to increased risks of specific skin conditions.
- Climate change exacerbates existing environmental pressures on skin health.
Conclusions:
- Dermatologists must recognize the impact of environmental imbalances on skin diseases.
- Awareness of environmental determinants is crucial for the prevention and treatment of dermatological conditions.
- Promoting sustainable practices is a social responsibility for dermatologists to mitigate health impacts.
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