Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) belong to the Papillomaviridae family and are
epitheliotropic infecting squamous epithelia (skin and mucosae). HPV is estimated to be the …

Human papilloma viruses (HPV) are a small group of non‑enveloped viruses belonging to
the Papillomaviridae family with strong similarities to polyoma viruses. The viral particles …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a small double‐stranded DNA virus with tropism for
epithelial cells. To this date, over 150 genotypes are known and are classified into two major …

Cannabinoids are increasingly-used substances in the treatment of chronic pain, some
neuropsychiatric disorders and more recently, skin disorders with an inflammatory …

Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) is a modern imaging technique that enables
the in vivo or ex vivo characterization of skin lesions located in the epidermis and superficial …

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a common form of skin cancer with a
complex but not fully understood pathogenesis. Recent research suggests the role of beta …

Penile carcinoma is a relatively frequent health issue in the developing countries such as
Africa, Asia and South America, usually affecting men aged between 50 and 70 years. It is a …

Cervical cancer results from a continuous process, starting from a normal cervical epithelium
after human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and progressing to cervical intraepithelial …

Langerhans cells (LCs) constitute a cellular immune network across the epidermis. Because
they are located at the skin barrier, they are considered immune sentinels of the skin. These …

Capsaicin is the main pungent in chili peppers, one of the most commonly used spices in the
world; its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties have been proven in various cultures …