Cited by 59Climate Change and Health ImpactsDisaster Response and ManagementThermoregulation and physiological responses

The dermatological manifestations of extreme weather events: A comprehensive review of skin disease and vulnerability

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Parker, Eva Rawlings, Mo, Jessica, Goodman, Rachel S.·2022·The Journal of Climate Change and Health

Abstract

As the body's most direct interface with the environment, cutaneous health is especially vulnerable to climatic factors. Anthropogenic-induced climatic change continues to accelerate, increasing the probability and severity of extreme weather events (EWE). In this review, we examine the dermatological manifestations related to EWE, such as floods, wildfires, and extreme heat. To improve awareness among dermatologists and other clinicians, the English language scientific literature was searched to identify articles linking climate change, extreme weather events, and skin manifestations. Common themes include propagation of infection and vector-borne diseases, exacerbation of underlying inflammatory conditions, and psychodermatologic implications. Secondary effects of natural disasters such as population migration, inadequate sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare services increase the risk of climate-related skin disease. Extreme weather events also disproportionately affect certain demographic and geographic populations and exacerbate underlying disparities in marginalized populations. Improving extreme weather-related dermatological health outcomes requires a comprehensive approach in clinical practice, research endeavors, and public policy interventions with particular attention to disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations.

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Authors
Parker, E. R., Mo, J., & Goodman, R. S.
Affiliations
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
  • Vanderbilt University (US)
Corresponding author
Parker, Eva Rawlings
Venue
The Journal of Climate Change and Health
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2022-10
Volume
8
Pages
100162
ISSN
2667-2782 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4288809204
Cited by
58
References
161
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 31 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 7
FWCI
4.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • The Journal of Climate Change and Health (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
World Health Organization
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Emergency Medical Services › Disaster Response and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Keywords
extreme weather events, climate change, skin diseases, cutaneous manifestations, floods, forest fires, extreme heat, vector-borne diseases, infection propagation, natural disasters, migration, sanitation and hygiene, health care access, health disparities, vulnerable populations

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