British Journal of Dermatology

RESEARCH SNIPPETS
pp. xix-xix(1)

The alcohol hand rub: a good soap substitute?
pp. 1-3(3)
Authors: Johnston, G.A.; English, J.S.C.

The evolution of the psoriatic lesion
pp. 4-15(12)
Author: van de Kerkhof, P.C.M.

Skin manifestations of intravascular lymphoma mimic inflammatory diseases of the skin
pp. 16-25(10)
Authors: Röglin, J.; Böer, A.

DNA repair capacities of cutaneous fibroblasts: effect of sun exposure, age and smoking on response to an acute oxidative stress
pp. 26-32(7)
Authors: Sauvaigo, S.; Bonnet-Duquennoy, M.; Odin, F.; Hazane-Puch, F.; Lachmann, N.; Bonté, F.; Kurfürst, R.; Favier, A.

A cytotoxic analysis of antiseptic medication on skin substitutes and autograft
pp. 33-40(8)
Authors: Duc, Q. le; Breetveld, M.; Middelkoop, E.; Scheper, R.J.; Ulrich, M.M.W.; Gibbs, S.

Differences in survivin location and Bcl-2 expression in CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders of the skin compared with systemic anaplastic large cell lymphomas: an immunohistochemical study
pp. 41-48(8)
Authors: Goteri, G.; Simonetti, O.; Rupoli, S.; Piccinini, G.; Rubini, C.; Stramazzotti, D.; Fazioli, F.; Capomagi, C.; Leoni, P.; Offidani, A.M.; Lomuzio, L.

Association of functional gene variants in the regulatory regions of COX-2 gene (PTGS2) with nonmelanoma skin cancer after organ transplantation
pp. 49-57(9)
Authors: Gomez Lira, M.; Mazzola, S.; Tessari, G.; Malerba, G.; Ortombina, M.; Naldi, L.; Remuzzi, G.; Boschiero, L.; Forni, A.; Rugiu, C.; Piaserico, S.; Girolomoni, G.; Turco, A.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma: a micromorphometric study relating to prognosis and completion lymph node dissection
pp. 58-67(10)
Authors: Debarbieux, S.; Duru, G.; Dalle, S.; Béatrix, O.; Balme, B.; Thomas, L.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with psoriasis: a hospital-based case-control study
pp. 68-73(6)
Authors: Gisondi, P.; Tessari, G.; Conti, A.; Piaserico, S.; Schianchi, S.; Peserico, A.; Giannetti, A.; Girolomoni, G.

How irritant is alcohol?
pp. 74-81(8)
Authors: Löffler, H.; Kampf, G.; Schmermund, D.; Maibach, H.I.

Artificial reduction in transepidermal water loss improves skin barrier function
pp. 82-86(5)
Authors: Buraczewska, I.; Broström, U.; Lodén, M.

Randomized, double-blind, prospective study to compare topical 5-aminolaevulinic acid methylester with topical 5-aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for extensive scalp actinic keratosis
pp. 87-91(5)
Authors: Moloney, F.J.; Collins, P.

Lipomas after blunt soft tissue trauma: are they real? Analysis of 31 cases
pp. 92-99(8)
Authors: Aust, M.C.; Spies, M.; Kall, S.; Gohritz, A.; Boorboor, P.; Kolokythas, P.; Vogt, P.M.

Impetigo in epidemic and nonepidemic phases: an incidence study over 4½ years in a general population
pp. 100-105(6)
Authors: Rørtveit, S.; Rortveit, G.

Hairdressing is associated with scalp disease in African schoolchildren
pp. 106-110(5)
Authors: Khumalo, N.P.; Jessop, S.; Gumedze, F.; Ehrlich, R.

Variable pulsed light is less painful than light-emitting diodes for topical photodynamic therapy of actinic keratosis: a prospective randomized controlled trial
pp. 111-117(7)
Authors: Babilas, P.; Knobler, R.; Hummel, S.; Gottschaller, C.; Maisch, T.; Koller, M.; Landthaler, M.; Szeimies, R.-M.

Use of oral glycopyrronium bromide in hyperhidrosis
pp. 118-121(4)
Authors: Bajaj, V.; Langtry, J.A.A.

Oral R115866 in the treatment of moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris: an exploratory study
pp. 122-126(5)
Authors: Verfaille, C.J.; Coel, M.; Boersma, I.H.; Mertens, J.; Borgers, M.; Roseeuw, D.

Mycophenolate mofetil for severe childhood atopic dermatitis: experience in 14 patients
pp. 127-132(6)
Authors: Heller, M.; Shin, H.T.; Orlow, S.J.; Schaffer, J.V.

Vehicle-controlled, randomized, double-blind study to assess safety and efficacy of imiquimod 5% cream applied once daily 3 days per week in one or two courses of treatment of actinic keratoses on the head
pp. 133-141(9)
Authors: Alomar, A.; Bichel, J.; McRae, S.

Corticosteroid-induced clinical adverse events: frequency, risk factors and patient's opinion
pp. 142-148(7)
Authors: Fardet, L.; Flahault, A.; Kettaneh, A.; Tiev, K.P.; Généreau, T.; Tolédano, C.; Lebbé, C.; Cabane, J.

A multicentre, randomized, controlled study of the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of a combination therapy with amorolfine nail lacquer and oral terbinafine compared with oral terbinafine alone for the treatment of onychomycosis with matrix involvement
pp. 149-157(9)
Authors: Baran, R.; Sigurgeirsson, B.; Berker, D. de; Kaufmann, R.; Lecha, M.; Faergemann, J.; Kerrouche, N.; Sidou, F.

Endothelial cells in infantile haemangiomas originate from the child and not from the mother (a fluorescence in situ hybridization-based study)
pp. 158-160(3)
Authors: Régnier, S.; Dupin, N.; Le Danff, C.; Wassef, M.; Enjolras, O.; Aractingi, S.

Transforming growth factor-β receptor II is preferentially expressed in the companion layer of the human anagen hair follicle
pp. 161-164(4)
Authors: Sowden, H.M.; Karoo, R.O.S.; Tobin, D.J.

Associations of promoter region polymorphisms in the tumour necrosis factor-α gene and early-onset psoriasis vulgaris in a northern Polish population
pp. 165-167(3)
Authors: Nedoszytko, B.; Szczerkowska-Dobosz, A.; Zabłotna, M.; Gleń, J.; Rębała, K.; Roszkiewicz, J.

Acquired palmoplantar keratoderma and immunobullous disease associated with antibodies to desmocollin 3
pp. 168-173(6)
Authors: Bolling, M.C.; Mekkes, J.R.; Goldschmidt, W.F.M.; van Noesel, C.J.M.; Jonkman, M.F.; Pas, H.H.

Bartonella-related pseudomembranous angiomatous papillomatosis of the oral cavity associated with allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and oral graft-versus-host disease
pp. 174-178(5)
Authors: Vassallo, C.; Ardigò, M.; Brazzelli, V.; Zecca, M.; Locatelli, F.; Alessandrino, P.E.; Lazzarino, M.; Corona, S.; Lanzerini, P.; Benazzo, M.; Fabbi, M.; Borroni, G.

Novel COL7A1 mutations in a Japanese family with transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn associated with pseudosyndactyly
pp. 179-182(4)
Authors: Munakata, T.; Akita, N.; Nakano, H.; Toyomaki, Y.; Ohashi, S.; Nakano, A.; Jin, H.; Tamai, K.; Mitsuhashi, Y.

Cutaneous lesions in neurofibromatosis 1: confused terminology
pp. 183-184(2)
Authors: Barbarot, S.; Nicol, C.; Volteau, C.; LeForestier, D.; N'Guyen, J.M.; Mansat, E.; Wolkenstein, P.; Stalder, J.F.

Lentigo maligna involving the tumour nests and stroma of a nodular basal cell carcinoma
pp. 184-188(5)
Authors: Taibjee, S.M.; Gee, B.C.; Sanders, D.S.A.; Smith, A.; Carr, R.A.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts presenting as bluish-grey facial discoloration masquering as naevus of Ota
pp. 188-189(2)
Authors: Chan, K.H.N.; Tang, W.Y.M.; Lam, W.Y.; Lo, K.K.

Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva with a penile appearance
pp. 189-191(3)
Authors: Watanabe, T.; Yoshida, Y.; Yamamoto, O.

Successful treatment of severe psoriatic arthritis with infliximab in an 11-year-old child suffering from linear psoriasis along lines of Blaschko
pp. 191-192(2)
Authors: Rott, S.; Küster, R.M.; Mrowietz, U.

Two siblings with neonatal pemphigus vulgaris associated with mild maternal disease
pp. 192-194(3)
Authors: Ugajin, T.; Yahara, H.; Moriyama, Y.; Sato, T.; Nishioka, K.; Yokozeki, H.

An infantile case of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
pp. 194-196(3)
Authors: Hoshina, D.; Akiyama, M.; Hamasaka, K.; Shimizu, H.

Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome: another consideration in focal congenital alopecia
pp. 196-198(3)
Authors: Purvis, D.J.; Ramirez, A.; Roberts, N.; Harper, J.I.

A case of phosphaturic mesenchymal tumour (mixed connective tissue variant) that developed in the subcutaneous tissue of a patient with oncogenic osteomalacia and produced fibroblast growth factor 23
pp. 198-200(3)
Authors: Oka, M.; Kamo, T.; Sasaki, E.; Kaji, H.; Nishizawa, H.; Imanishi, Y.; Nishigori, C.

Unilateral periorbital oedema due to sarcoid infiltration of the eyelid: an unusual presentation of sarcoidosis with facial nerve palsy and parotid gland enlargement
pp. 200-202(3)
Authors: Yaosaka, M.; Abe, R.; Ujiie, H.; Abe, Y.; Shimizu, H.

Pityriasis rubra pilaris in a mother and two daughters
pp. 202-204(3)
Authors: Thomson, M.A.; Moss, C.

Cutaneous Mycobacterium neoaurum infection causing scarring alopecia in an immunocompetent host
pp. 204-206(3)
Authors: Lawrence, R.; Martin, L.K.; Kossard, S.; Murrell, D.F.

The use of intravenous immunoglobulin in cutaneous and recurrent perforating intestinal Degos disease (malignant atrophic papulosis)
pp. 206-207(2)
Authors: Zhu, K.J.; Zhou, Q.; Lin, A.H.; Lu, Z.M.; Cheng, H.

A novel deletion mutation in the EDAR gene in a Pakistani family with autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
pp. 207-209(3)
Authors: Tariq, M.; Wasif, N.; Ahmad, W.

Mondor's phlebitis after using tadalafil
pp. 209-210(2)
Authors: Guarneri, C.; Guarneri, F.

Cutaneous angiokeratoma and venous malformations in a Hispanic-American patient with cerebral cavernous malformations
pp. 210-212(3)
Authors: Zlotoff, B.J.; Bang, R.H.; Padilla, R.S.; Morrison, L.

Folate with methotrexate: big benefit, questionable cost
pp. 213-213(1)
Authors: Brownell, I.; Strober, B.E.

News and Notices
pp. 213-214(2)