Alina Hernández

Alina Hernández is a dermatologist and head of the dermatology department at the Doctor Francisco Moscoso Puello Hospital in the Dominican Republic. She has recently been in the news for warning about the increase in skin diseases triggered by environmental factors and high temperatures. Hernández highlighted how conditions like atopic dermatitis, fungal infections, and hidradenitis suppurativa are becoming more prevalent, particularly in humid and hot climates. Her insights emphasize the link between climate and skin health, particularly in relation to the immune system's response to external factors, and she has called attention to the often lengthy diagnosis time for certain skin conditions.