British Journal of Dermatology

Editor's choice
pp. 929-930(2)

Fibrillin microfibrils are reduced in skin exhibiting striae distensae
pp. 931-937(7)
Authors: Watson,; Parry,; Humphries,; Jones,; Polson,; Kielty,; Griffiths,

Distinct patterns of collagen gene expression are seen in normal and keloid fibroblasts grown in three-dimensional culture
pp. 938-943(6)
Authors: Sato,; Ishikawa,; Miyachi,

Human keratinocytes express transcripts for three isoforms of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP), but not for the parathyroid hormone/PTHrP receptor: effects of 1,25(OH)₂ vitamin D₃
pp. 944-951(8)
Authors: Sharpe,; Dillon,; Durham,; Gallagher,; Fraser,

Erythema multiforme lesions are associated with expression of a herpes simplex virus (HSV) gene and qualitative alterations in the HSV-specific T-cell response
pp. 952-964(13)
Authors: Kokuba,; Imafuku,; Huang,; Aurelian,; Burnett,

Precise ultrastructural localization of in vivo deposited IgG antibodies in fresh perilesional skin of patients with bullous pemphigoid
pp. 965-971(7)
Authors: Sato,; Shimizu,; Ishiko,; Masunaga,; Akiyama,; Hashimoto,; Kitajima,; Nishikawa,

Lichen planus pemphigoides is a heterogeneous disease: a report of five cases studied by immunoelectron microscopy
pp. 972-980(9)
Authors: Bouloc,; Vignon-Pennamen,; Caux,; Teillac,; Wechsler,; Heller,; LebbÉ,; Flageul,; Morel,; Dubertret,; Prost,

Immunoreactivity of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone and β-endorphin in cutaneous malignant melanoma and benign melanocytic naevi
pp. 981-985(5)
Authors: Nagahama,; Funasaka,; Fernandez-Frez,; Ohashi,; Chakraborty,; Ueda,; Ichihashi,

Urocanic acid isomers in patients with basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous malignant melanoma
pp. 986-992(7)
Authors: DE Fine Olivarius,; Lock-Andersen,; GRØnhØJ Larsen,; Wulf,; Crosby,; Norval,

Influence of genetic and environmental factors on melanocytic naevi: a lesson from Turner's syndrome
pp. 993-997(5)
Authors: Zvulunov,; Wyatt,; Laud,; Esterly,

Malignant melanoma in Cape Town, South Africa
pp. 998-1002(5)
Authors: Saxe,; Hoffman,; Krige,; Sayed,; King,; Hounsell,

Mohs' surgery of periocular basal cell carcinoma using formalin-fixed sections and delayed closure
pp. 1003-1008(6)
Authors: DU Plessis,; Dahl,; Malcolm,; Sviland,; Dickinson,; Lawrence,

Ruby laser treatment for hirsutism: clinical response and patient tolerance
pp. 1009-1014(6)
Authors: Sommer,; Render,; Burd,; Sheehan-Dare,

Porphyria cutanea tarda and hepatitis C virus infection
pp. 1015-1017(3)
Authors: Tsukazaki,; Watanabe,; Irifune,

Patch testing for Compositae allergy
pp. 1018-1021(4)
Authors: Goulden,; Wilkinson,

Flucloxacillin in the treatment of atopic dermatitis
pp. 1022-1029(8)
Authors: Ewing,; Ashcroft,; Gibbs,; Jones,; Connor,; David,

Delusions of parasitosis. A psychiatric disorder to be treated by dermatologists? An analysis of 33 patients
pp. 1030-1032(3)
Authors: Zomer,; DE Wit,; Van Bronswijk,; Nabarro,; Van Vloten,

8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine in urine as an index of oxidative damage to DNA in the evaluation of atopic dermatitis
pp. 1033-1035(3)
Authors: Tsuboi,; Kouda,; Takeuchi,; Takigawa,; Masamoto,; Ochi,

Phagocytosis and oxidative burst by neutrophils in patients with recurrent furunculosis
pp. 1036-1038(3)
Authors: DemirÇay,; EKŞioĞlu-Demiralp,; Ergun,; AkoĞlu,

The significance of the `dust-like particles' pattern of immunofluorescence. A study of 66 cases
pp. 1039-1042(4)
Authors: Lipsker,; DI Cesare,; Cribier,; Grosshans,; Heid,

Annular lichen planus showing a change in metallothionein expression on immunohistochemistry
pp. 1043-1045(3)
Authors: Matsuura,; Tsukifuji,; Shinkai,

Reticulolinear aplasia cutis congenita of the face and neck: a distinctive cutaneous manifestation in several syndromes linked to Xp22
pp. 1046-1052(7)
Authors: Zvulunov,; Kachko,; Manor,; Shinwell,; Carmi,

Discoid lupus erythematosus associated with a primary immunodeficiency syndrome showing features of non-X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome
pp. 1053-1057(5)
Authors: Wolpert,; Webster,; Whittaker,

Recurrent annular erythema in juvenile chronic myelogenous leukaemia
pp. 1058-1060(3)
Authors: Anzai,; Kikuchi,; Kinoshita,; Nishikawa,

Cutaneous vascular infarcts secondary to spontaneous platelet aggregation
pp. 1061-1063(3)
Authors: Lear,; Graham,; Pavord,; Mitchell,; Hutchinson,

Basal cell carcinoma with neuroid type nuclear palisading: a report of three cases
pp. 1064-1066(3)
Authors: Kadono,; Okada,; Okuno,; Ohara,

Mycosis fungoides presenting as keratosis lichenoides chronica
pp. 1067-1069(3)
Authors: Bahadoran,; Wechsler,; Delfau-Larue,; Gabison,; Revuz,; Bagot,

Actinic superficial folliculitis
pp. 1070-1074(5)
Authors: Labandeira,; Suarez-Campos,; Toribio,

Follicular pustulous granuloma annulare
pp. 1075-1078(4)
Authors: Vargas-DÍez,; Feal-Cortizas,; Fraga,; FernÁndez-Herrera,; GarcÍA-DÍez,

Surgical treatment of granuloma inguinale
pp. 1079-1081(3)
Authors: Bozbora,; Erbil,; Berber,; ÖzarmaĞan,

Human onychomycosis caused by Trichophyton equinum transmitted from a racehorse
pp. 1082-1084(3)
Authors: Huovinen,; Tunnela,; Kuijpers,; Suhonen,

The association of HLA-DQ7 with bullous pemphigoid is restricted to men
pp. 1085-1090(6)
Authors: Banfield,; Wojnarowska,; Allen,; George,; Venning,; Welsh,

Elevated soluble Fas levels in herpes zoster patients
pp. 1091-1091(1)
Authors: Kato,; Tamada,; Kageyama,; Yamashita,; Nitta,; Ikeya,; Nakashima,

Atopic eczema in monozygotic twins with Dubowitz syndrome
pp. 1091-1092(2)
Authors: MÖhrenschlager,; Beham,; Abeck,; Ring,

Correspondence
pp. 1091-1104(14)

Mesothelioma-associated antiphospholipid antibody syndrome presenting with cutaneous infarction and neuropathy
pp. 1092-1094(3)
Authors: Tucker,; Coulson,; Salman,; Kendra,; Johnson,

Allergic contact dermatitis to acrylates in diathermy plates
pp. 1094-1095(2)
Authors: Woollons,; Voyce,; Darley,; Price,

Repetitive hair pulling associated with schizophrenia
pp. 1095-1096(2)
Authors: Tsai,; Chang,

Suction pads related to thumb sucking and chewing
pp. 1096-1097(2)
Authors: Cambiaghi,; Pistritto,

Screening of cobalamin metabolism in methotrexate-treated psoriatics
pp. 1097-1098(2)
Authors: Farrell,; Bhatt,; Bunker,

Does ultraviolet radiation exposure influence S100β protein plasma levels?
pp. 1098-1100(3)
Authors: Tronnier,; Missler,; Grotrian,; Kock,

Malignant melanoma after psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy
pp. 1100-1101(2)
Authors: Wolf,; SchÖllnast,; Hofer,; Smolle,; Kerl,

Successful treatment of erythrodermic psoriasis with mycophenolate mofetil
pp. 1101-1102(2)
Authors: Geilen,; Tebbe,; Garcia Bartels,; Krengel,; Orfanos,

Intravenous immunoglobulins for pemphigus vulgaris: adjuvant or first choice therapy?
pp. 1102-1103(2)
Authors: Colonna,; Cianchini,; Frezzolini,; DE PitÀ,; DI Lella,; Puddu,

Subcutaneous sarcoidosis worsened by cyclosporin treatment for pyoderma gangrenosum
pp. 1103-1104(2)
Authors: Losada,; GarcÍA-Doval,; DE LA Torre,; Cruces,

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Infections: Edited by MarwaliHarahap(1998). Oxford: Blackwell Science. Price £89.50.
pp. 1105-1105(1)
Author: Hay,

Retinoids — A Clinician's Guide (2nd edn): By N.LOWE& R.MARKS(1998). London: Martin Dunitz. 174 pp. ISBN 1-85317-427-0.
pp. 1105-1105(1)
Author: Kemmett,

Book Reviews
pp. 1105-1106(2)

Urticaria — Clinical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects: Edited by B.M.Henz, T.Zuberber, J.Grabbe, E.Monroe(1997) Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3-540-62973. Price £37.50.
pp. 1105-1106(2)
Author: Greaves,

Cutaneous Infection and Therapy: Edited by RazaALy, KarlR.Beutnerand HowardMaibach(1997). New York: Marcel Dekker Inc. 456 pp. ISBN 0-8247 9826-0. Price $150.00.
pp. 1106-1106(1)
Author: Ingham,

News and notices
pp. 1107-1107(1)