Extending the discussion on ‘Impact of environmental pollution on acne: a systematic review’: beyond acne to inflammatory and environmentally mediated skin disease
Abstract
Environmental pollution is increasingly implicated in acne pathogenesis through oxidative stress, barrier disruption and inflammatory signalling, with similar mechanisms contributing to a broader spectrum of dermatological diseases. Emerging evidence also highlights pollution-induced alterations in the cutaneous microbiome, further amplifying immune dysregulation and barrier impairment, while chronic exposure to pollution interacts with ultraviolet radiation to accelerate photoageing and carcinogenesis. Recognizing pollution as a modifiable upstream determinant of skin disease reframes dermatology’s role in advancing preventive care, sustainability and environmentally responsible healthcare delivery.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Skin Protection and Aging
Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 1525–1527
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN