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The classification of pityriasis lichenoides (PL) into pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA), PL chronica (PLC) or febrile ulceronecrotic Mucha-Habermann disease (FUMHD) mixes clinical and chronological features. In this retrospective […]
» Read moreSkin conditions have a large emotional, psychological and psychiatric impact on the individual. The ‘All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin’ (APPGS) commissioned a qualitative survey in order to further explore this […]
» Read moreThis is the second part of a two-part series which summarises the latest evidence related to suture materials and wound closure techniques in dermatological surgery. We critically appraised evidence focusing […]
» Read morePyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an autoinflammatory neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by rapidly enlarging, painful ulcers. Anakinra is a recombinant interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor antagonist that blocks the activity of IL-1α and IL-1β […]
» Read moreScalp dysesthesia and lichen simplex chronicus, conditions that can be associated, are both challenging and frustrating for the patient and the physician. The etiology is not well elucidated and treatment […]
» Read moreA 43-year-old Taiwanese man presented to the emergency department after developing flaccid oral and genital blisters, after 2 weeks of a widespread generalised erythematous macular rash. He reports conjunctivitis and […]
» Read moreAcne is the commonest inflammatory dermatosis seen worldwide. Atrophic acne scarring is a frequent complication, arising from acne of any severity. MicroRNAs (miRNA) are non-coding RNA molecules of 19 to […]
» Read moreSignificant variation exists in the surgical suture materials and techniques used for dermatological surgery. Many wound closure techniques are now practiced including use of sutures, staples and topical adhesives. The […]
» Read moreHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with dysregulated immune responses including altered expression of cytokines, chemokines, and antimicrobial peptides and proteins (AMPs).To evaluate the expression of NOD2 and related factors in […]
» Read moreBehçet’s disease (BD) is associated with the immune system, especially neutrophilic activity. The CXCR1, CXCR2 and CXCL5 mediate the activation and migration of the neutrophils.The aim of our study was […]
» Read moreBasal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer in the general population. Treatments vary from Mohs surgery to topical therapy, depending on the subtype. Dermoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy […]
» Read moreLinear lesions are fairly common in our day to day practice. However, the appearances can be deceptive which puts dermatologists in a diagnostic dilemma.To study the various clinical presentations, demographic […]
» Read moreThe widespread use of TNFα inhibitors in the treatment of different inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriasiform arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and inflammatory bowel disease has led to an […]
» Read moreWhile an increasing number of studies have investigated the side effect profile of oral cannabinoids, few studies have provided sufficient data on the tolerability of topical cannabinoids in human subjects.To […]
» Read moreThere is an increasing recognition of ethnic dermatology to reflect the rising skin of colour (SOC) population. Hyperpigmentary disorder is one of the commonest skin concerns in SOC but there […]
» Read moreDermoscopic findings of papulopustular rosacea include follicular plugs, white scales and follicle dilatation. Demodex tails and Demodex follicular openings are dermoscopic indicators mainly found in primary demodicosis and, less frequently, […]
» Read moreLymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) type D (LyP D) and type E (LyP E) have recently been described in small series of cases or isolated case reports.To further describe the clinical and […]
» Read moreAlthough COVID-19 vaccination is warmly suggested for psoriatic patients by several dermatological societies worldwide, only a recently published Italian case-series has sustained a safe and effective role of the vaccine […]
» Read moreDupilumab is a relatively new treatment option for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. There is a lack of knowledge about treatment with dupilumab during conception in both males and females, […]
» Read moreThe Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) is a national charity dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with skin conditions. The ISF offers a unique ‘Ask a Nurse’ helpline […]
» Read moreDue to the suspension of face-to-face visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic Emergency Services stood as the single possibility of a face-to-face consultation for a dermatological issue 1 . In […]
» Read morePrurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense pruritus, but information on patient experience and impact on quality of life (QoL) remains understudied.To characterize disease characteristics […]
» Read morePrescribing errors in medical practice are common and may be preventable in a significant proportion of cases. Literature on dermatologic prescription errors is scarce. We sought to determine the rate […]
» Read moreThe coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The emergency use authorisation of COVID-19 vaccinations in December 2020 has led to renewed optimism of reducing […]
» Read moreA twenty-year-old black woman presents to clinic with a two-year history of recurrent nodules and abscesses affecting the groins and axillae. She manages this with intermittent courses of oral antibiotics […]
» Read morePsoriasis is a serious, chronic non-communicable disease. However, the fundamental measure of disease occurrence, incidence, has been scarcely reported globally. There are no previous studies of psoriasis incidence in Latin […]
» Read moreMedical writers are non-authors who may make major contributions to the preparation of a manuscript. We assessed the prevalence, affiliation, and role of medical writers in dermatology randomized controlled trials […]
» Read moreA four-month-old male baby presents in accident & emergency department with fever and respiratory distress. Parents report recurrent hospitalizations since birth due to chest infections. Antenatal and family history is […]
» Read moreDermatological manifestations due to impaired renal functions in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are diverse and are an important cause of morbidity. We aimed to determine the prevalence of […]
» Read moreKeloid lesions are characterized by mesenchymal cell proliferation and excessive extracellular matrix deposition. Previous microarray analyses have been performed to investigate the mechanism of keloid development. However, the molecular pathology […]
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