British Journal of Dermatology

Research Snippets
pp. i-i(1)

The Dermatology Life Quality Index 1994-2007: a comprehensive review of validation data and clinical results
pp. 997-1035(39)
Authors: Basra, M.K.A.; Fenech, R.; Gatt, R.M.; Salek, M.S.; Finlay, A.Y.

A review of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
pp. 1036-1050(15)
Authors: Ogden, S.; Griffiths, T.W.

Guideline for the diagnosis and management of vitiligo
pp. 1051-1076(26)
Authors: Gawkrodger, D.J.; Ormerod, A.D.; Shaw, L.; Mauri-Sole, I.; Whitton, M.E.; Watts, M.J.; Anstey, A.V.; Ingham, J.; Young, K.

Evidence that the bulge region is a site of relative immune privilege in human hair follicles
pp. 1077-1085(9)
Authors: Meyer, K.C.; Klatte, J.E.; Dinh, H.V.; Harries, M.J.; Reithmayer, K.; Meyer, W.; Sinclair, R.; Paus, R.

Tissue and blood superoxide dismutase activities and malondialdehyde levels in different clinical severities of acne vulgaris
pp. 1086-1091(6)
Authors: Abdel Fattah, Nermeen S.A.; Shaheen, M.A.; Ebrahim, A.A.; El Okda, E.S.

Th17 cytokines interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-22 modulate distinct inflammatory and keratinocyte-response pathways
pp. 1092-1102(11)
Authors: Nograles, K.E.; Zaba, L.C.; Guttman-Yassky, E.; Fuentes-Duculan, J.; Suárez-Fariñas, M.; Cardinale, I.; Khatcherian, A.; Gonzalez, J.; Pierson, K.C.; White, T.R.; Pensabene, C.; Coats, I.; Novitskaya, I.; Lowes, M.A.; Krueger, J.G.

Hyperglycaemic conditions decrease cultured keratinocyte mobility: implications for impaired wound healing in patients with diabetes
pp. 1103-1115(13)
Authors: Lan, C-C.E.; Liu, I-H.; Fang, A-H.; Wen, C-H.; Wu, C-S.

Comedication related to comorbidities: a study in 1203 hospitalized patients with severe psoriasis
pp. 1116-1123(8)
Authors: Gerdes, S.; Zahl, V.A.; Knopf, H.; Weichenthal, M.; Mrowietz, U.

The influence of antimalarial treatment on IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α mRNA expression on UVB-irradiated skin in systemic lupus erythematosus
pp. 1124-1130(7)
Authors: Wozniacka, A.; Lesiak, A.; Boncela, J.; Smolarczyk, K.; McCauliffe, D.P.; Sysa-Jedrzejowska, A.

Human herpesvirus 7 detection by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction in primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas and healthy subjects: lack of a pathogenic role
pp. 1131-1137(7)
Authors: Ponti, R.; Bergallo, M.; Costa, C.; Quaglino, P.; Fierro, M.T.; Comessatti, A.; Stroppiana, E.; Sidoti, F.; Merlino, C.; Novelli, M.; Alotto, D.; Cavallo, R.; Bernengo, M.G.

Methyldibromoglutaronitrile allergy: relationship between patch test and repeated open application test thresholds
pp. 1138-1143(6)
Authors: Fischer, L.A.; Johansen, J.D.; Menné, T.

Curettage treatment for molluscum contagiosum: a follow-up survey study
pp. 1144-1147(4)
Authors: Simonart, T.; De Maertelaer, V.

Bone marrow examination has limited value in the staging of patients with an anaplastic large cell lymphoma first presenting in the skin. Retrospective analysis of 107 patients
pp. 1148-1151(4)
Authors: Benner, M.F.; Willemze, R.

How prominent are patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials of dermatological treatments?
pp. 1152-1159(8)
Authors: Townshend, A.P.; Chen, C-M.; Williams, H.C.

Association of paediatric mastocytosis with a polymorphism resulting in an amino acid substitution (M541L) in the transmembrane domain of c-KIT
pp. 1160-1169(10)
Authors: Foster, R.; Byrnes, E.; Meldrum, C.; Griffith, R.; Ross, G.; Upjohn, E.; Braue, A.; Scott, R.; Varigos, G.; Ferrao, P.; Ashman, L.K.

Bioavailability of aminolaevulinic acid and methylaminolaevulinate in basal cell carcinomas: a perfusion study using microdialysis in vivo
pp. 1170-1176(7)
Authors: Sandberg, C.; Halldin, C.B.; Ericson, M.B.; Larkö, O.; Krogstad, A.-L.; Wennberg, A.-M.

Once weekly administration of etanercept 50 mg is efficacious and well tolerated in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: a randomized controlled trial with open-label extension
pp. 1177-1185(9)
Authors: van de Kerkhof, P.C.M.; Segaert, S.; Lahfa, M.; Luger, T.A.; Karolyi, Z.; Kaszuba, A.; Leigheb, G.; Camacho, F.M.; Forsea, D.; Zang, C.; Boussuge, M.P.; Paolozzi, L.; Wajdula, J.

Randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of 308-nm excimer laser alone or in combination with topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate cream in the treatment of vitiligo of the face and neck
pp. 1186-1191(6)
Authors: Sassi, F.; Cazzaniga, S.; Tessari, G.; Chatenoud, L.; Reseghetti, A.; Marchesi, L.; Girolomoni, G.; Naldi, L.

C-terminally truncated kindlin-1 leads to abnormal adhesion and migration of keratinocytes
pp. 1192-1196(5)
Authors: Has, C.; Ludwig, R.J.; Herz, C.; Kern, J.S.; Ussar, S.; Ochsendorf, F.R.; Kaufmann, R.; Schumann, H.; Kohlhase, J.; Bruckner-Tuderman, L.

Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (stage IIA) progressing to Sézary syndrome: a case report
pp. 1197-1199(3)
Authors: Agar, N.; Whittaker, S.J.

Palifermin-induced flexural hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histological study of five cases
pp. 1200-1203(4)
Authors: Sibelt, L.A.G.; Aboosy, N.; van der Velden, W.J.F.M.; Blijlevens, N.M.A.; Blokx, W.A.M.; Seyger, M.M.B.

A novel silent mutation in the NSDHL gene causing CHILD syndrome as a result of aberrant splicing
pp. 1204-1206(3)
Authors: Saito, M.; Ishiko, A.

Plasma adiponectin and leptin levels in Japanese patients with psoriasis
pp. 1207-1208(2)
Authors: Takahashi, H.; Tsuji, H.; Takahashi, I.; Hashimoto, Y.; Ishida-Yamamoto, A.; Iizuka, H.

Acne successfully treated with acitretin in a patient with peanut allergy. Reply
pp. 1208-1209(2)
Authors: Walsh, S.A.; Holme, S.A.

Low frequency of acne vulgaris in adolescent girls and women with Turner's syndrome: a clinical, genetic and hormonal study of 65 patients
pp. 1209-1211(3)
Authors: Brazzelli, V.; Larizza, D.; Muzio, F.; Calcaterra, V.; Fornara, L.; Klersy, C.; Borroni, G.

Peristomal skin problems account for more than one in three visits to ostomy nurses
pp. 1211-1212(2)
Authors: Jemec, G.B.E.; Nybæk, H.

Sharps disposal: a universal responsibility
pp. 1212-1212(1)
Author: Blenkharn, J.I.

Risk of herpes zoster infection in patients with pemphigus on mycophenolate mofetil
pp. 1212-1213(2)
Authors: Saha, M.; Black, M.M.; Groves, R.W.

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pp. 1214-1214(1)