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Microplastics from synthetic polymers contaminate ecosystems, posing risks to health. Dermatologists must consider microplastic impacts and promote sustainable practices in medical care to protect society.

Keywords:
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  • Dermatology

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  • Synthetic polymers (plastics) are mass-produced from fossil resources.
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  • Microplastics impact flora, fauna, and potentially human health.

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  • Provide dermatologists with a concise overview of microplastics.
  • Explain the relevance of microplastics to daily medical practice.
  • Highlight the connection between dermatology and microplastic sustainability.

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  • Microplastics accumulate in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, disrupting ecological balance.
  • Ingestion and inhalation of microplastics by humans and animals raise health concerns.
  • Health effects are complex due to microplastic variability (type, size, shape, charge).

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  • Physicians must act on the precautionary principle to prevent adverse health outcomes.
  • Dermatological care is resource-intensive and contributes to the microplastic issue.
  • Urgent, extensive efforts are needed for greater sustainability, including within medical care.