OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
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Dapsone‐induced photosensitivity: A case report and review of literature	40
Skin cancer prevention in extreme sports: Intervention in a 24‐h race	38
Photoprotective Effect of Taurine‐Rich Protamex Extract From Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Byproduct Against Ultraviolet B‐Induced Skin Damage in Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Zebrafish	30
Successful Response to Upadacitinib for Polymorphous Light Eruption: A Case Report	26
Ambient Solar Radiation Predicts Psoriasis Treatment Intensity	26
Maintenance phototherapy for vitiligo: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial	22
Protective effect of γ‐glutamylcysteine against UVB radiation in NIH‐3T3 cells	21
Long‐term exposure to low levels of ambient UVB are associated with a decreased risk of moderate‐to‐severe acne: A retrospective cohort study in college students	21
Peripheral blood CD4⁺ T cell count predicts recurrence of condyloma acuminatum after photodynamic therapy in HIV‐positive patients	16
Public interest in sunscreens and sunscreen ingredients: A Google trends study	15
Use of low‐level light therapy in management of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case series of four patients	15
In Response to “Photosensitizing Drugs and Risk of Skin Cancer in Women—A Prospective Population‐Based Study”	14
Chronic actinic dermatitis successfully treated with methotrexate and dupilumab	14
Influence of environmental factors on facial pigmented spots: Epidemiological survey of women living in the northern and southern regions of Japan	13
Evaluation of the Effect of Exosomes From Adipose Derived Stem Cells on Changes in GSH/ROS Levels During Skin Photoaging	12
Inhibition of UVB radiation‐induced tissue swelling and immune suppression by nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene	11
Low‐Dose UVA‐1 Phototherapy Treatment for Hand Eczema: A Safety and Effective Treatment	11
Knowledge and the behavioral patterns of photoprotection among Koreans with skin disease	11
Combination of Methyl Aminolevulinate‐Based Photodynamic Therapy and Antibiotics in the Treatment of Mycobacterium gordonae Scalp Infection: A Case Report	10
Awareness of sun exposure risks and photoprotection for preventing pigmentary disorders in Asian populations: Survey results from three Asian countries and expert panel recommendations	10
Comparing the efficacy of 308‐nm light‐emitting diode and 308‐nm excimer lamp for treating vitiligo: A randomized controlled trial	10
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Monitoring malignant T‐cell clones by direct TCR expression assay in patients with leukemic cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma during extracorporeal photopheresis	9
Outdoor clinical testing with reference sunscreens to determine differences in skin response between populations of different ethnicity: A combined data analysis from 128 subjects	9

Successful treatment of ectropion induced by actinic keratoses with photodynamic therapy: Report of two cases	9
Role of interleukin‐36γ induced by ultraviolet radiation in chronic actinic dermatitis	8
Fractional CO₂ Laser‐Assisted Delivery of Botulinum Toxin‐A Versus Aluminum Chloride in Treatment of Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis	8
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Phototherapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in Singaporean children and adolescents	8
Bridging Gaps in Sun Protection Awareness and Engagement for Fitzpatrick IV–VI Populations	8
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and its derivatives in animal studies: Systematic review	7
Sunproofing from within: A deep dive into oral photoprotection strategies in dermatology	7
Characteristics of dermal vascularity in melasma and solar lentigo	7
Systematic review of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa	7
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Leaf Extract Promotes Endo180 Production in Dermal Fibroblasts and has Antiwrinkle Effect on Human Skin	6
Clinical characteristics of patients with human immunodeficiency virus and immune‐mediated photodermatoses: A retrospective study of 39 patients	6
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Luminescence of favipiravir in skin appendages and sclera. A controlled study and literature review	6
Properties and safety of topical dihydroxyacetone in sunless tanning products: A review	6
CO₂ laser combined with ALA‐PDT for successful treatment of refractory acne vulgaris: A case report	6
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A case of mycosis fungoides effectively treated with ultraviolet light A 1‐light‐emitting diode phototherapy	6
5‐aminolaevulinic acid‐based photodynamic therapy as a novel trigger of pemphigus foliaceus	6
The clinical spectrum of response to narrowband‐UVB therapy in chronic plaque psoriasis: The lower limbs are the most difficult‐to‐treat body region	5
Photochemotherapy for thymoma‐associated graft‐versus‐host disease‐like eruptions	5
Effect of photodynamic therapy with 5‐aminolevulinic acid and EDTA‐2Na against mixed infection of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa	5
Visible Light Protection: An Updated Review of Tinted Sunscreens	5
Photopatch test results of the North American contact dermatitis group, 1999‐2009	5
Collagen study advances for photoaging skin	5
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using chloro‐aluminum phthalocyanine for treating advanced stage‐III periodontitis in smoking patients	5
Single‐center real‐world treatment outcomes of ablative fractional laser‐assisted photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis	5
Patients With Rosacea Exhibit Lower Minimal Erythema Doses to Both UVA and UVB	5
Vitiligo‐like depigmentation affecting sun‐exposed areas caused by palbociclib	5
Childhood fixed solar urticaria induced by visible light	5
Skin cancer and sun protective behaviours in water‐based sports: A scoping review	5
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Nb‐UVB and PUVA therapy in treating early stages of Mycosis Fungoides: A single‐center cross‐sectional study	5
The effect of on‐site application density on the UV protection efficacy of sunscreens	5
Demographics and clinical presentations of 844 patients with light and dark skin types with polymorphous light eruption and chronic actinic dermatitis evaluated over 23 years	5
How Does Illness Perception Affect the Quality of Life and Sun Protection Behaviors of Rosacea Patients?	5
Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for pityriasis lichenoides: A real‐life experience	4
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Gain of Protection Afforded by the Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (MCE) UVA1 Filter on Pigmentary and Aging Signs: An Outdoor 4‐Week Randomized, Int	4
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Treatment with a red‐laser‐based wound therapy device exerts positive effects in models of delayed keratinocyte and fibroblast wound healing	4
Photoprotective measures among adolescents stratified by region: An analysis utilizing the National College Health Assessment	4
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Efficacy of 308‐nm excimer therapy in alopecia areata: A retrospective study with long‐term follow‐up	4
Could OTC Devices Reduce Disparity of Care? A Comparison of the Spectral Output of Home‐Based Narrow‐Band UVB Phototherapy Devices to a Prescription Device	4
Systemic photosensitivity due to levetiracetam: Report of a previously undescribed adverse effect	4
Risk of skin cancers in mycosis fungoides patients receiving PUVA therapy: A real‐life experience from a single tertiary center	4

Impact of ultraviolet radiation on cardiovascular and metabolic disorders: The role of nitric oxide and vitamin D	4
Measurements of illuminance in simulated daylight photodynamic therapy	4
Chloro‐aluminum phthalocyanine‐mediated photodynamic therapy in the treatment of stage‐II chronic periodontitis among smokers	4
A Retrospective Comparison Between Home and in‐Office NB‐UVB Efficacy for Patients With Mycosis Fungoides	4
Progressive nonsegmental vitiligo successfully treated with oral tofacitinib and narrow‐band UVB: A case report of 2‐year follow‐up	4
A Rare Case of Photo‐Induced Urticarial Vasculitis	4
Fluorescence‐advanced videodermatoscopy (FAV) for the differential diagnosis of suspicious facial lesions: A single‐centre experience with pattern analysis and histopathological correlation	4
Subjective and objective assessment of color match of universal tinted sunscreens in Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I–VI	3
Analysis of whole blood protoporphyrin and plasma porphyrin in patients on dapsone	3
A Case of Xeroderma Pigmentosum Variant Type With a Novel Mutation Diagnosed in Early Childhood	3
Mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes and skin photoaging: From basic research to practical application	3
Assessment of sun‐safety education behavior via spectrophotometric evaluation: A preliminary study	3
Who Still Indoor Tans in the United States? An Updated Analysis of the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System	3
Assessing adults' beliefs about the motivations for indoor tanning	3
Photoprotection by clothing: A review	3
Ocular protection in congenital erythropoietic porphyria: A potential role for gaming glasses	3
Sun‐Exposed but Under‐Treated: Mapping the Geospatial Imbalance of Dermatologists and Outdoor Laborers	3
Five percent 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp	3
The Therapeutic and Preventive Effects of Light‐Emitting Diode (LED) for Post‐Inflammatory Erythema and Hyperpigmentation: A Pilot Study	3
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A decrease of mitochondrial ubiquitin ligase increases the secretion of matrix metalloproteinase‐1 by dermal fibroblasts through the induction ofERstress	3
Does the risk of basal cell carcinoma increase in patients with psoriasis under treatment?	3
Photo urticaria caused by exposure to LED emitting 633‐nm wavelength during hot yoga exercise	3
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Dermoscopy combined with reflectance confocal microscopy as a noninvasive diagnostic method for linear psoriasis: A case report	3
Prognostic biomarkers of cutaneous melanoma	3
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Dermoscopy observation of five cases of pilar sheath acanthoma and a literature review	3
High‐power laser as a treatment of recurrent gingival fibromatosis in a patient with a rare syndrome: A case report	3
A case of acne fulminans successfully treated with photodynamic therapy	3
Narrow‐Band UVB Phototherapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Immune‐Related Adverse Events From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis	3