R M · Cureus 2025 · narrative review · n=?

A Comprehensive Review of Electrolyte Imbalances and Their Applied Aspects in Dermatology.

Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data

Narrative review without systematic search methodology or original data

PubMed 40291321 · doi:10.7759/cureus.81353 · record verified 2026-08-26

What was done

This narrative review summarizes the physiological roles of major electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, and phosphate) and describes dermatological features and medications associated with electrolyte imbalances.

What was found

The abstract provides a descriptive narrative overview and reports no quantitative findings, effect sizes, or numerical data.

Why it matters

It emphasizes the need for dermatologists to identify skin disorders and treatments that can cause or exacerbate electrolyte disturbances to enable prompt management.

Limits

The abstract reports no systematic search strategy, inclusion criteria, or empirical data, serving only as a high-level narrative summary.

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