Literature review examines sustainable dermatology practices, highlighting biodegradable solutions and healthcare equity implications.
Background Sustainable dermatology requires balancing patient outcomes with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Objectives To examine environmental impacts related to skin health and emerging solutions. Methods Targeted literature review. Results This review addresses five key domains: formulation chemistry, packaging lifecycle, clinical operations, healthcare equity, and sustainability verification. We highlight emerging solutions, including biodegradable ingredients, circular packaging systems, energy‐efficient practices, and teledermatology platforms that expand access to specialized care. The analysis scrutinizes greenwashing risks and the challenges of transforming established practices toward more sustainable alternatives. Conclusions We advocate for comprehensive lifecycle assessments, dermatology‐specific certification standards, clinical waste minimization protocols, inclusive care models, and further research on biodegradation pathways, consumer behavior, and AI‐enabled diagnostic tools that can democratize access while reducing the carbon footprint of care delivery.
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