British Journal of Dermatology

Research Snippets
pp. i-ii(1)

In vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy in the diagnosis of melanocytic skin tumours
pp. 475-481(7)
Authors: Gerger, A.; Hofmann-Wellenhof, R.; Samonigg, H.; Smolle, J.

How not to get scar(r)ed: pointers to the correct diagnosis in patients with suspected primary cicatricial alopecia
pp. 482-501(20)
Authors: Harries, M.J.; Trueb, R.M.; Tosti, A.; Messenger, A.G.; Chaudhry, I.; Whiting, D.A.; Sinclair, R.; Griffiths, C.E.M.; Paus, R.

Blistering skin disorders: an evidence-based update. Conference report
pp. 502-504(3)
Authors: Alexandroff, A.B.; Harman, K.E.

The CYP26 inhibitor R115866 potentiates the effects of all-trans retinoic acid on cultured human epidermal keratinocytes
pp. 505-513(9)
Authors: Giltaire, S.; Herphelin, F.; Frankart, A.; Hérin, M.; Stoppie, P.; Poumay, Y.

Does tobacco smoking influence the occurrence of hand eczema?
pp. 514-518(5)
Authors: Meding, B.; Alderling, M.; Albin, M.; Brisman, J.; Wrangsjö, K.

Bexarotene activates the p53/p73 pathway in human cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
pp. 519-526(8)
Authors: Nieto-Rementería, N.; Pérez-Yarza, G.; Boyano, M.D.; Apraiz, A.; Izu, R.; Díaz-Pérez, J.L.; Asumendi, A.

Pili annulati: refinement of the locus on chromosome 12q24.33 to a 2·9-Mb interval and candidate gene analysis
pp. 527-533(7)
Authors: Giehl, K.A.; Rogers, M.A.; Radivojkov, M.; Tosti, A.; de Berker, D.A.R.; Weinlich, G.; Schmuth, M.; Ruzicka, T.; Eckstein, G.N.

A clinical trial and molecular study of photoadaptation in vitiligo
pp. 534-539(6)
Authors: Hexsel, C.L.; Mahmoud, B.H.; Mitchell, D.; Rivard, J.; Owen, M.; Strickland, F.M.; Lim, H.W.; Hamzavi, I.

Asymmetrical transmission of human herpesvirus 8 among spouses of patients with Kaposi sarcoma
pp. 540-545(6)
Authors: Dupuy, A.; Schulz, T.; Chevret, S.; Agbalika, F.; Pellet, C.; Janier, M.; Dupin, N.; Vérola, O.; Calvo, F.; Lebbé, C.

FGFR3 and PIK3CA mutations are involved in the molecular pathogenesis of solar lentigo
pp. 546-551(6)
Authors: Hafner, C.; Stoehr, R.; van Oers, J.M.M.; Zwarthoff, E.C.; Hofstaedter, F.; Landthaler, M.; Hartmann, A.; Vogt, T.

Enhancement of bioavailability by lowering of fat content in topical formulations
pp. 552-556(5)
Authors: Wirén, K.; Frithiof, H.; Sjöqvist, C.; Lodén, M.

Care of patients with psoriasis: an audit of U.K. services in secondary care
pp. 557-564(8)
Authors: Eedy, D.J.; Griffiths, C.E.M.; Chalmers, R.J.G.; Ormerod, A.D.; Smith, C.H.; Barker, J.N.W.N.; Potter, J.; Ingham, J.; Lowe, D.; Burge, S.

Nurses' perceptions of the benefits and adverse effects of hand disinfection: alcohol-based hand rubs vs. hygienic handwashing: a multicentre questionnaire study with additional patch testing by the German Contact Dermatitis Research Group
pp. 565-572(8)
Authors: Stutz, N.; Becker, D.; Jappe, U.; John, S.M.; Ladwig, A.; Spornraft-Ragaller, P.; Uter, W.; Löffler, H.

Formalin-fixed tissue Mohs surgery (slow Mohs) for basal cell carcinoma: 5-year follow-up data
pp. 573-580(8)
Authors: Lawrence, C.M.; Haniffa, M.; Dahl, M.G.C.

Altered expression of angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis markers in the uninvolved skin of plaque-type psoriasis
pp. 581-590(10)
Authors: Henno, A.; Blacher, S.; Lambert, C.; Colige, A.; Seidel, L.; Noël, A.; Lapière, C.; de la Brassinne, M.; Nusgens, B.V.

Acral lentiginous melanoma: conventional histology vs. three-dimensional histology
pp. 591-599(9)
Authors: Lichte, V.; Breuninger, H.; Metzler, G.; Haefner, H.M.; Moehrle, M.

Cytoplasmic β-catenin is lacking in a subset of melanoma-associated naevi, but is detectable in naevus-associated melanomas: potential implications for melanoma tumorigenesis?
pp. 600-608(9)
Authors: De Panfilis, G.; Ferrari, D.; Santoro, S.; Ricci, R.; Lombardi, M.; Pedrazzi, G.; Pepe, C.; Cortelazzi, C.; Santini, M.

Stem cell markers (cytokeratin 15, CD34 and nestin) in primary scarring and nonscarring alopecia
pp. 609-615(7)
Authors: Hoang, M.P.; Keady, M.; Mahalingam, M.

Occupational skin exposure to water: a population-based study
pp. 616-621(6)
Authors: Anveden Berglind, I.; Alderling, M.; Järvholm, B.; Lidén, C.; Meding, B.

Effect of folic or folinic acid supplementation on methotrexate-associated safety and efficacy in inflammatory disease: a systematic review
pp. 622-628(7)
Authors: Prey, S.; Paul, C.

Prevalence and types of androgenetic alopecia in Shanghai, China: a community-based study
pp. 629-632(4)
Authors: Xu, F.; Sheng, Y-Y.; Mu, Z-L.; Lou, W.; Zhou, J.; Ren, Y-T.; Qi, S-S.; Wang, X-S.; Fu, Z-W.; Yang, Q-P.

Chronic urticaria: an internet survey of health behaviours, symptom patterns and treatment needs in European adult patients
pp. 633-641(9)
Authors: Maurer, M.; Ortonne, J.-P.; Zuberbier, T.

Itch characteristics in atopic dermatitis: results of a web-based questionnaire
pp. 642-644(3)
Authors: Dawn, A.; Papoiu, A.D.P.; Chan, Y.H.; Rapp, S.R.; Rassette, N.; Yosipovitch, G.

Cutaneous manifestations of immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked (IPEX) syndrome
pp. 645-651(7)
Authors: Halabi-Tawil, M.; Ruemmele, F.M.; Fraitag, S.; Rieux-Laucat, F.; Neven, B.; Brousse, N.; De Prost, Y.; Fischer, A.; Goulet, O.; Bodemer, C.

Medium-dose ultraviolet (UV) A1 vs. narrowband UVB phototherapy in atopic eczema: a randomized crossover study
pp. 652-658(7)
Authors: Gambichler, T.; Othlinghaus, N.; Tomi, N.S.; Holland-Letz, T.; Boms, S.; Skrygan, M.; Altmeyer, P.; Kreuter, A.

A preliminary investigation into the effect of exposure of photosensitive individuals to light from compact fluorescent lamps
pp. 659-664(6)
Authors: Eadie, E.; Ferguson, J.; Moseley, H.

Skin and systemic pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus following topical application of tacrolimus ointment in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
pp. 665-669(5)
Authors: Undre, N.A.; Moloney, F.J.; Ahmadi, S.; Stevenson, P.; Murphy, G.M.

Three-year registry data on biological treatment for psoriasis: the influence of patient characteristics on treatment outcome
pp. 670-675(6)
Authors: Driessen, R.J.B.; Boezeman, J.B.; van de Kerkhof, P.C.M.; de Jong, E.M.G.J.

Pharmacodynamics and dermatopharmacokinetics of betamethasone 17-valerate: assessment of topical bioavailability
pp. 676-686(11)
Authors: Wiedersberg, S.; Naik, A.; Leopold, C.S.; Guy, R.H.

First experience with enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (Myfortic^®) in severe recalcitrant adult atopic dermatitis: an open label study
pp. 687-691(5)
Authors: van Velsen, S.G.A.; Haeck, I.M.; Bruijnzeel-Koomen, C.A.F.M.; de Bruin-Weller, M.S.

Novel truncating mutations in PKP1 and DSP cause similar skin phenotypes in two Brazilian families
pp. 692-697(6)
Authors: Tanaka, A.; Lai-Cheong, J.E.; Café, M.E.M.; Gontijo, B.; Salomão, P.R.; Pereira, L.; McGrath, J.A.

Case report of four patients with erythrodermic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and severe photosensitivity mimicking chronic actinic dermatitis
pp. 698-703(6)
Authors: Agar, N.; Morris, S.; Russell-Jones, R.; Hawk, J.; Whittaker, S.

Identification of two new mutations in the TAT gene in a Danish family with tyrosinaemia type II
pp. 704-706(3)
Authors: Pasternack, S.M.; Betz, R.C.; Brandrup, F.; Gade, E.F.; Clemmensen, O.; Lund, A.M.; Christensen, E.; Bygum, A.

Wilms tumour as a possible early manifestation of hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer?
pp. 707-709(3)
Authors: Badeloe, S.; vanSpaendonck-Zwarts, K.Y.; vanSteensel, M.A.M.; vanMarion, A.M.W.; vanEssen, A.J.; Jonkman, M.F.; Steijlen, P.M.; Poblete-Gutiérrez, P.; vanGeel, M.; Frank, J.

Stromal cell-derived factor 1 expression in various skin tumours
pp. 710-713(4)
Authors: Chen, S-J.; Nakahara, T.; Kido, M.; Takahara, M.; Uchi, H.; Takeuchi, S.; Dugu, L.; Tu, Y-T.; Moroi, Y.; Furue, M.

MUM1 expression does not differentiate primary cutaneous anaplastic large-cell lymphoma and lymphomatoid papulosis
pp. 713-713(1)
Authors: Hernandez-Machin, B.; deMisa, R.F.; Montenegro, T.; Rivero, J.C.; Bastida, J.; Febles, C.; Pique, E.

A case of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type monitored with fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography
pp. 713-716(4)
Authors: Liu, M.; Shan, S.J.; Xiao, T.; Yin, Y.F.; Wu, J.; Wei, H.C.; Chen, H.D.; He, C.D.

New-onset psoriasis in a patient treated with interferon beta-1a
pp. 716-717(2)
Authors: López-Lerma, I.; Iranzo, P.; Herrero, C.

Time course for development of psoralen plus ultraviolet A erythema following oral administration of 5-methoxypsoralen
pp. 717-719(3)
Authors: Berroeta, L.; Attili, S.; Wong, A.; Man, I.; Dawe, R.S.; Ferguson, J.; Ibbotson, S.H.

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and rosacea: report of 10 cases
pp. 719-720(2)
Authors: Ioannides, D.; Lazaridou, E.; Apalla, Z.; Devliotou-Panagiotidou, D.

Effect of transdermal botulinum toxin on sweat secretion in subjects with idiopathic palmar hyperhidrosis
pp. 721-722(2)
Authors: Chow, A.; Wilder-Smith, E.P.

Every cloud has a silver lining?
pp. 722-722(1)
Author: White, J.

News and Notices
pp. 723-724(2)