"Doctor, my child has plastic"
Gesundheitsgefahren zu wenig diskutiert “Aktuell sind über 1.200 Chemikalien bekannt, die aus Kunststoffen in Lebensmittel übergehen können. Viele von ihnen gelten als endokrine Disruptoren, die etwa mit Fortpflanzungsstörungen und Krebs in Verbindung gebracht werden. Fachleute fordern eine strengere Regulierung.” Quelle: Medical-Tribune-Bericht vom 27.04.2025 Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel hier.
Environmental Impact of Dermatology and Action Towards It: A Narrative Review
Dermatology significantly impacts the environment through treatments and waste; global societies promote sustainability, but policy integration remains limited.
Climate Change, Pollution's Growing Impact on Dermatology
Experts stressed the importance of dermatologists engaging in climate advocacy and adopting sustainable practices, as their actions may inspire others to follow suit.
Climate and environmental protection in pharmacy
"We have it in our own hands" - article by Dr Susanne Saha, MD
Climate change and health
Free, asynchronous online training course "MedKlimaAmbulant" for doctors and medical assistants
Variability in Triple Bottom Line commitments of Multinational Pharmaceutical and Cosmeceutical Companies: Insights from 2023 Corporate and ESG Reports
Article available at https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llaf133
Microplastics in personal care products Out!
Commentary on Medscape by Eugene Tan, MB ChB; Susanne Saha, Dr Med; Dennis Niebel, MD The article highlights concerns about microplastics in personal care products, which not only harm the environment but also pose potential health risks to humans. Over 500 microplastic ingredients are used in cosmetics, with polyethylene and acrylates copolymer being the most [...]
Plastics in dermatology: A review and solutions
Hazards to human and planetary health are present at every stage of the plastic life cycle, yet plastic production is projected to triple by 2060. This review focuses on three key areas: the life cycle of plastic, the impact of microplastics and their associated chemicals, along with recommendations to reduce plastic use.
Dermatological societies and their climate change and sustainability commitment through 2024
Read Dr Dennis Niebel's letter to the editor in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology here.
Issue on sustainability in dermatology
Topic issue of the AGN e.V. in the current issue of "Die Dermatologie 9-2024".
