... questions. Methods: This systematic review was prospectively registered on PROSPERO and adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Searches in PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL were performed on August 9, 2023. Original reports assessing the HS prevalence...

...% of the general population. Genetic association studies have identified several pre-disposing genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for vitiligo pathogenesis; nonetheless, the reports are often conflicting and rarely conclusive. This comprehensive meta-analysis study was designed to evaluate the effect...

... on the associations of AD with ADHD and/or ASD is inconclusive. This study aimed to systematically examine the existing evidence on the associations between AD, ADHD, and ASD. Methods: The Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guideline was followed. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library...

..., and the level of evidence for medical interventions is weak. Objectives: The present article aimed to determine the efficacy of the different medical interventions in LPP through a network meta-analysis (NMA). Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed including randomized trials that report...

... and SNHL. Methods: We performed a systematic review and searched MEDLINE and Embase on July 25, 2022, for cross-sectional, case-control, or cohort studies that examined the association of AA with SNHL. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate their risk of bias. A random-effects model meta-analysis...

.... Conclusions: Despite the substantial heterogeneity among studies, this meta-analysis revealed the worldwide incidence rate of pemphigus vulgaris for the first time and may assist in assessing global disease burden and promoting health policy. [email protected] 20 01 2023 6 03 2023 21 03...

... of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between HS and atopic diseases, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and conjunctivitis. Methods: Search in databases including PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was performed. Synonyms were...

...Clio Dessinioti; Eftychia Platsidaki; Alexander J. Stratigos Background: Patients with localized cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) have different risk for disease-specific death (DSD) from patients with metastatic cSCC. Patients and Methods: We conducted a sensitivity meta-analysis...

...Yusuf Hasamoh; Kunlawat Thadanipon; Premjit Juntongjin Background: Vitamin D deficiency is frequently associated with several medical conditions. However, a comprehensive meta-analysis assessing the association between vitamin D level and acne is lacking. Objective: To determine the relationship...

... reported in patients with vitiligo. The aim of our study was to investigate the association of ocular abnormalities with vitiligo. Methods: This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021224167) and adhered to MOOSE checklist and PRISMA guidance for all processes. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science...

... these two conditions remains unclear. The aim of our study is to investigate the association between psoriasis and dry eye disease. Methods: This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020199445) and adhered to MOOSE checklist and PRISMA guidance for all processes. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science...

...Wen-Li Xue; Jia-Qi Ruan; Hong-Ye Liu; Hong-Xia He Background: Photodynamic therapy is an established treatment option for Bowen’s disease. Our meta-analysis was aimed at evaluating the efficacy and recurrence of photodynamic therapy or other topical treatments (5-fluorouracil, cryotherapy...

... review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines (online supplementary Appendix 1) [ 20, 21 ]. It is registered in PROSPERO ( http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero ) with registration number CRD42020215945...

.... Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis based on existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Method: We searched RCTs on LNC for LSC published up to August 2020 using various databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China Network Knowledge...

... performed using RevMan 5.3. Publication bias was assessed to account for bias in patient selection. Results: Eleven studies, involving 1,235 patients, were subjected to this meta-analysis. Six studies compared topical β-blockers with other interventions (propranolol, placebo, corticosteroids or pulsed dye...

...Danni Ambikaibalan; Anna Sophie Quaade; Anne-Sofie Halling; Jacob P. Thyssen; Alexander Egeberg Background: Wide fluctuations in placebo responses have been reported in phase 3 trials of systemic therapies for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis...

...Qian Sun; Hongyan Sun; Nan Wu; Lele Cong; Xianling Cong Purpose: Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in primary melanoma are considered to represent the host’s antitumor immune response; however, whether TILs can independently predict survival remains controversial. This meta-analysis evaluated...

... and meta-analysis. Methods: A comprehensive search of studies published from March 1, 1968, to July 26, 2019, was performed in electronic databases as follows: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Methodological quality was assessed based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Data analysis...

... population by performing a meta-analysis. Methods: We searched Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and CNKI for related articles. We calculated OR and 95% CI to estimate whether there are genetic associations between TNF-α polymorphisms and psoriasis. Results: Twenty-nine studies were included for this meta...

...Bingjiang Lin; Ru Dai; Lingyi Lu; Xin Fan; Yingzhe Yu Objectives: The effect of breastfeeding on atopic dermatitis (AD) remains controversial. To determine the association -between breastfeeding and AD, we conducted an updated meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Methods: A comprehensive...