Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	121149
Country	Italy

Category	Dermatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Clinical assessment of nail and skin lesions in indoor climbers: A clinic-based cross-sectional study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Gabriele Carioti, Irene Brighenti, Niccolò Le Donne, Carlo Banfi, Lina Azzahrani and Luca Galassi
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Corresponding Author	Luca Galassi, Lecturer, MD, Researcher, Postgraduate School of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Milan, Festa del Perdono Street, Milan 20122, Lombardy, Italy. luca.galassi@unimi.it
Key Words	Indoor climbing; Nail disorders; Hyperkeratosis; Foot injuries; Climbing footwear; Podiatry
Core Tip	Indoor sport climbing requires tight technical footwear that increases mechanical stress on the toes and forefoot, yet clinically assessed evidence on climbing-related nail and skin conditions remains limited. In this clinic-based cross-sectional study of 156 indoor climbers, hyperkeratosis and traumatic nail disorders were the most frequent findings, often involving the hallux and periungual regions. Greater climbing shoe downsizing and higher weekly training frequency showed weak but significant associations with lesion burden. Although observed effect sizes were small and causal inference is not possible from this design, findings highlight the potential role of modifiable sport-related factors and suggest the value of preventive podiatric assessment in climbers.
Citation	Carioti G, Brighenti I, Le Donne N, Banfi C, Azzahrani L, Galassi L. Clinical assessment of nail and skin lesions in indoor climbers: A clinic-based cross-sectional study. World J Methodol 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-17 02:58
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-17 02:58
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-15 09:13
Return for Revision	2026-04-15 09:13
Revised	2026-04-27 20:10
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-28 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-28 06:26
Articles in Press	2026-05-28 06:26
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