Pigmented Skin Disorders in High‐Altitude: Cross‐Sectional Epidemiological Analysis in the General Population of Lhasa, China
Our study concludes that the prevalence of the three pigmented skin disorders in Lhasa is notably higher than in lower-altitude areas, with UV radiation being a significant risk factor. Our findings underscore the need for enhanced public health interventions, including screening, education, and prevention efforts, to mitigate the impact of these skin disorders in high-altitude regions. Our research contributes valuable insights toward the understanding and management of pigmented skin disorders in such unique environments. It may also provide an easy-to-use epidemiological survey method for socioeconomically underdeveloped areas.
Authors
- Zhou Zhen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0839-8802)
- Li‐Min Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9291-260X)
- Ruiyu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0228-3625)
- Suolang Quzong
- Jing Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4346-3315)
- Nan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5942-552X)
- Wei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3938-1245)
- Shuo Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6526-5777)
- Ying Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0582-380X)
- Mingming Xu
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Dermatology Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70030
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.30
Funders
- CAMS Central Public Welfare Scientific Research Institute Basal Research Expenses
- Natural Science Foundation of Tibet Autonomous Region