Tumour necrosis factor alpha promoter polymorphism at position -308 is not associated with actinic prurigo.

abstract：:We present a case of paraneoplastic pemphigus associated with Castleman's disease. Our patient had stomatitis and vulvar erosions followed by a cutaneous polymorphous eruption. Investigations for neoplasia disclosed a Castleman's tumour suggesting the diagnosis of paraneoplastic pemphigus. The diagnosis was supported ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Caneppele S,Picart N,Bayle-Lebey P,Paul J,Irsutti M,Oksman F,Joly P,Bazex J

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Imiquimod 5% cream has proven to be effective in superficial and nodular basal cell carcinomas in nonimmunosuppressed patients and treating squamous cell carcinomas in situ in transplant patients. The objective of this open-label study was to determine the efficacy of imiquimod 5% cream in treating basal cell carcinom...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Vidal D,Alomar A

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body ultraviolet (UV)A1 (340-400 nm) phototherapy was first introduced 30 years ago, but is currently available in the UK in only three dermatology departments. A workshop to discuss UVA1 was held by the British Photodermatology Group in May 2009, the aim of which was to provide an overview of UVA1 phototherapy ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kerr AC,Ferguson J,Attili SK,Beattie PE,Coleman AJ,Dawe RS,Eberlein B,Goulden V,Ibbotson SH,Menage Hdu P,Moseley H,Novakovic L,Walker SL,Woods JA,Young AR,Sarkany RP

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xanthomas are important clinical manifestations of disordered lipid metabolism, which are mostly found in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), an inherited disorder that is predominantly caused by mutations in the low-density lipoprotein receptor gene (LDLR). Tuberous and tendinous xanthomas with wide di...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kong MX,Zhang Q,Cao L,Zhao C,Ru GQ,Bi Q

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melioidosis is a rare tropical disease caused by infection with the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It occurs predominantly in south-east Asia, northern and central Australia and central and south America. Patients often present to the internal medicine physicians with a severe, potentially fatal sepsis. We repor...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Tran D,Tan HH

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomized double-blind controlled study examined whether sulphydryl-containing agents influence the healing of venous ulceration occurring for the first time on the medial side of the leg. Graduated compression bandaging, which exerted a mean ankle pressure of 40.6 +/- 0.4 mmHg, and a mean below-knee pressure of...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Salim AS

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in molecular diagnostics have led to the feasibility of DNA-based prenatal testing in families at risk for recurrence of severe forms of both dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa. In this report, we describe prenatal testing in a woman who previously had a child affected with Herlitz junctional epi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Fassihi H,Ashton GH,Denyer J,Mellerio JE,Mason G,McGrath JA

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 28-year-old homosexual man with advanced HIV disease (CDC classification group IV A) who developed erythrodermic psoriasis which responded to calcipotriol, a topical vitamin D analogue. We believe this to be the first reported case of HIV-related psoriasis responsive to this form of treatment. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Gray JD,Bottomley W,Layton AM,Cotterill JA,Monteiro E

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth-Macklin type (IHCM) is an extremely rare autosomal dominant dermatosis caused by mutations in the keratin genes, KRT1 or KRT10, which often manifests as extensive, dark, spiky or verrucous plaques and severe palmoplantar keratoderma. We report a novel frameshift truncation mutation, c.1596_15...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Yang Z,Xu Z,Zhang N,Ma L

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haptoglobin (Hp) is one of the acute phase proteins, whose main function is to bind free haemoglobin (Hb) and transport it to the liver for degradation and iron recycling. In addition to its role as an Hb scavenger, Hp has been shown to behave as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and angiogenic factor. We pr...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Maresca B,Lembo S,Ayala F,Balato N,Di Caprio R,Mattii M,Raimondo A,Schiattarella M,Abrescia P,Spagnuolo MS,Cigliano L,Balato A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small tufts of chest hair were epilated at different rates and the roots classified as to growth phase, presence or absence of root sheaths and whether the shafts were fractured. With respect to anagen roots, a slow epilation gives bare roots whereas an increase in the rate of epilation increases the proportion of ens...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Chapman DM

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective case series of 53 female patients with incontinentia pigmenti (IP) including 28 secondary cases (female relatives of probands) was reviewed and compared with other series in an attempt to estimate more accurately the true disease burden of patients with IP. We found that, while the frequency of the fir...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Phan TA,Wargon O,Turner AM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with plaque-type psoriasis were treated by applying semi-permeable hydrocolloid dressings (Com-feel, Coloplast, Denmark) and the effect compared to untreated skin. The treatment effect was evaluated by: (a) O2-consumption as measured by a TCM-2 oxygen-monitor; (b) blood flow as measured by laser-Doppler f...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Broby-Johansen U,Kristensen JK

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We conducted a re-audit of the surgical practice of UK dermatologists for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer and examined changes with reference to our previous audit in 2014. The audit was supplemented by a detailed assessment of completeness of the histopathology reports for each tumour. METHODS:UK ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Keith DJ,Bray AP,Brain A,Mohd Mustapa MF,Barrett HE,Lane S,Emmerich M,Jakes A,Barrett PD,de Berker DAR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A female patient is presented who consistently developed lesions of disseminated superficial porokeratosis (DSP) whilst on holiday abroad. The lesions resolved completely within 4-6 weeks of return to the UK. Induction of the lesions by exposure to artificial sources of UVA and UVB was unsuccessful. Disseminated super...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ibbotson SH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high-affinity receptor for immunoglobulin E (IgE), FcepsilonRI, plays a central role in the initiation and control of atopic allergic inflammation. On mast cells and basophils, the function of the receptor is well known and constitutes cellular degranulation and the release of various mediators. FcepsilonRI on ant...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： von Bubnoff D,Novak N,Kraft S,Bieber T

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer is significantly increased in recipients of solid-organ transplants. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a well-documented treatment option for superficial and selected nodular basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) in immunocompetent patients, but there are few reports describing PDT of BCCs ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Guleng GE,Helsing P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vulval allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may be a primary disorder or may be associated with an underlying vulval dermatosis. Few studies have looked at the incidence of ACD and the allergens responsible for it. AIMS:We report the incidence of vulval ACD and the responsible allergens in 282 patients investi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Al-Niaimi F,Felton S,Williams J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical characteristics associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) severity are poorly understood. In this study, 124 patients with HS from 6 Italian dermatology centres participated in this study. Disease severity was assessed using the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Physician's Global Assessment score (HS-PGA) and...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Bianchi L,Caposiena Caro RD,Ganzetti G,Molinelli E,Dini V,Oranges T,Romanelli M,Fabbrocini G,Monfrecola G,Napolitano M,Egan CG,Musumeci ML,Lacarrubba F,Micali G,Passoni E,Calzavara-Pinton PG,Venturini M,Zanca A,Offida

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 68-year-old woman developed allergic contact dermatitis to topical metronidazole gel as proven by positive patch tests to the gel and to metronidazole. She was also allergic to methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MC/MI). The similarity between the two molecules and the fact that the patient reacte...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Wolf R,Orion E,Matz H

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A lighter or whiter complexion is socially desirable in many cultures. This has led to an unregulated and highly profitable market in skin-lightening creams that are readily available over the counter or on the internet. Plant extracts and newer tyrosinase inhibitors such as kojic acid or its derivative kojic dipalmit...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Madhogaria S,Ahmed I

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Corticosteroids, especially prednisolone or prednisone, are the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid (BP). However, the appropriate initial effective prednisolone dose has not been established. Recently, a highly sensitive and specific ELISA for detection of autoantibodies to the ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Miida H,Fujiwara H,Ito M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoplastic trichoepithelioma (DT) is a rare benign adnexal neoplasm considered to have follicular differentiation. It usually presents as an asymptomatic, firm, annular plaque with a raised border. The most common site of occurrence is the face, usually on the cheek. Females are more often affected than males and th...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Carter JJ,Kaur MR,Hargitai B,Brown R,Slator R,Abdullah A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is only in the past 10 years that the allergenic potential of topical corticosteroids has been fully realized. This has an important impact on the management of patients with chronic eczematous eruptions. Nonhalogenated topical steroids are more frequent sensitizers than halogenated molecules. Tixocortol pivalate a...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： English JS

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) is a rare photodermatosis first described by Bazin in the mid-nineteenth century. It typically presents in childhood and resolves during adolescence. Rarely, however, symptoms may persist into adult life.2,3 We now describe a patient with this condition presenting unusually for the first time ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Blackwell V,McGregor JM,Hawk JL

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 72-year-old woman with chronic renal failure requiring haemodialysis developed acute iododerma twice, after receiving iodide contrast dye for radiological procedures. Iododerma was localized to the face, scalp and elbows and was associated with papular purpura of the legs. Histopathology of the skin lesions showed a...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Vaillant L,Pengloan J,Blanchier D,De Muret A,Lorette G

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple dermatofibromas (DFs) are rare and have been thought to be associated with altered immunity. In this report, we describe a 27-year-old Japanese woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren's syndrome in whom eight nodules appeared over a period of 4 years. Histopathological findings were consiste...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Tsunemi Y,Tada Y,Saeki H,Ihn H,Tamaki K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroxyurea is an anti-tumour agent most commonly used to treat chronic myeloproliferative disorders in doses up to 4 g per day. Dermatological adverse effects reported so far have been observed predominantly in these patients. As we are treating selected psoriasis patients with low dose hydroxyurea we attempted to de...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kumar B,Saraswat A,Kaur I

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy is an uncommon disorder, usually developing in the third trimester and rapidly resolving in the first few weeks postpartum. It has been suggested that multiple pregnancy and excessive weight gain are associated features. We report a patient with the clinical and histological features ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kirkup ME,Dunnill MG

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is an autosomal recessive skin disease caused by mutations in the type VII collagen gene (COL7A1), resulting in detachment of the entire epidermis due to loss or hypoplasticity of the anchoring fibrils that normally secure the basement membrane to the underly...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Hanafusa T,Tamai K,Umegaki N,Yamaguchi Y,Fukuda S,Nishikawa Y,Yaegashi N,Okuyama R,McGrath JA,Katayama I

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00