Traffic-Related Air Pollution Contributes to Development of Facial Lentigines: Further Epidemiological Evidence from Caucasians and Asians

Hüls, Anke; Vierkötter, Andrea; Gao, Wenshan; Krämer, Ursula; Yang, Yajun; Ding, Anan; Stolz, Sabine; Matsui, Mary S.; Kan, Haidong; Wang, Sijia; Li, Jin; Krutmann, Jean; Schikowski, Tamara

doi:10.1016/j.jid.2015.12.045

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“…They have been extensively studied for the pulmonary and cardiovascular system, but recent studies indicate that skin health might be affected as well. Accordingly, there is increasing evidence from epidemiological studies that air pollution may impact on healthy human skin and contribute to extrinsic skin aging [2,3]. In addition, a growing number of reports suggest a link between different types of air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10 ), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), and ground level ozone, and the aggravation of preexisting skin diseases.…”

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A Time-Series Study of the Effect of Air Pollution on Outpatient Visits for Acne Vulgaris in Beijing

Liu

Pan²,

Vierkötter³

et al. 2018

Skin Pharmacol Physiol

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Background/Aims: There is increasing evidence that exposure to air pollutants, including particulate matter (PM_2.5, PM₁₀), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and sulfur dioxide (SO₂), might aggravate preexisting skin diseases such as eczema and urticaria. Here we investigated if a possible link exists between air pollution and acne vulgaris. We assessed the association between ambient air pollutant concentrations and the number of visits of patients for acne vulgaris to a dermatological outpatient clinic in Beijing, China, from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2014. Methods: In this time period, 59,325 outpatient visits were recorded because of acne vulgaris. Daily air pollution parameters for PM₁₀, PM_2.5, SO₂, and NO₂ were obtained from the Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center. Results: Increased concentrations of ambient PM_2.5, PM₁₀, and NO₂ were significantly associated with increased numbers of outpatient visits for acne vulgaris over the 2 years. These effects could be observed for NO₂ in a single-pollutant model and for PM_2.5, PM₁₀, and NO₂ in 2-pollutant models, which are closer to real-life exposure. Of note, these effects were specific because they were not observed for increased SO₂ concentrations, which even showed negative correlations in all test models. Conclusion: This study provides indirect evidence for a link between acne vulgaris and air pollution.

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A Time-Series Study of the Effect of Air Pollution on Outpatient Visits for Acne Vulgaris in Beijing

Liu

Pan²,

Vierkötter³

et al. 2018

Skin Pharmacol Physiol

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“…As a recent example, NO 2 exposure has been linked to pigment spot formation on cheeks in both Caucasian and Asian women 8,9. Yet, few data are available today concerning the prevalence or exacerbation of acne symptoms and pollution exposure.…”

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Pollution and acne: is there a link?

Krutmann¹,

Moyal²,

Liu³

et al. 2017

CCID

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In recent years, the critical role that inflammation may play in the development and progression of acne has become increasingly recognized. The prevalence of acne is similar between Asian and Caucasian women, but Asian women have a higher prevalence of inflammatory acne. They also report their symptoms exacerbate during periods of high air pollution. The objective of this study was to review the current evidence that links air pollution to worsening of acne symptoms. Firstly, a group of five Asian and three European scientists with expertise in Dermatology reviewed the current literature and described current acne treatment practices in their countries. During this activity, they identified the need for further epidemiological and clinical research. Secondly, additional studies ensued which provided evidence that acne symptoms might exacerbate in regions of high ambient air pollution. Based on these findings, the authors suggest that people with acne should protect the natural barrier function of their skin with emollients and ultraviolet (UV)A/UVB protection.

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“…The cosmetic industry has well capitalized on this quest for youth, as evidenced by the weight of the anti-ageing segment in skin care sales [3,4] and consequently, numerous investigations have aimed to describe skin feature changes occurring during the natural process of ageing [5,6], in order to offer products that "rejuvenate" skin appearance. Furthermore, there is ongoing research to identify aggravating factors and their contribution to skin alteration, whether they are intrinsic or extrinsic (e.g., sun exposure [7,8], tobacco [9] and recently, pollution [10]). …”

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What Makes Indian Women Look Older—An Exploratory Study on Facial Skin Features

Merinville¹,

Messaraa²,

O'Connor³

et al. 2018

Cosmetics

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It remains important to investigate skin ageing signs across different skin types for targeted solutions. Limited data is available on Indian skin changes throughout ageing, hence three fields were investigated: skin features during the ageing process, their relationship with perceived age and self-declared skin ageing concerns. Photographs, skin topography, colour and biophysical measurements of 202 Indian female volunteers, 30-65 years old, were collected. Another panel of 693 naïve graders, 20-65 years old, estimated the age of photographs previously collected. Associations between 28 skin features and real/perceived age were assessed using linear correlation coefficients. Skin feature scores of an older perceived group were compared versus the scores of a younger perceived group, to establish skin features that lead to an older appearance. Additionally, the naïve graders were asked to rank 12 skin ageing concerns by importance. Twenty-four features correlated with real and perceived age. The ages of the volunteers were overestimated, especially those in their 30s. Skin features related to skin brightness suggested an older look for volunteers in their 30s. From the 40s onwards, wrinkles around the eye area, glabellar and corner of the mouth were also drivers for looking older. In the 50s, features such as upper lip wrinkles, hydration and roughness on the crow's feet were worse in the older perceived group, while nasolabial folds suggested an older appearance in the 60s. By having identified skin features that worsen with age and contribute to an older perceived face, this research will facilitate the creation of tailored products and communication for Indian women to look after their skin concerns throughout the ageing process.

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Traffic-Related Air Pollution Contributes to Development of Facial Lentigines: Further Epidemiological Evidence from Caucasians and Asians

Cited by 96 publications

References 15 publications

A Time-Series Study of the Effect of Air Pollution on Outpatient Visits for Acne Vulgaris in Beijing

A Time-Series Study of the Effect of Air Pollution on Outpatient Visits for Acne Vulgaris in Beijing

Pollution and acne: is there a link?

What Makes Indian Women Look Older—An Exploratory Study on Facial Skin Features

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