A seven-year retrospective analysis of patch test data in a cohort of patients with contact dermatitis in Sri Lanka
Patch testing with a baseline series is a common tool employed when the sensitizing agent in contact dermatitis is unclear. However, for Asian countries, there are no locally validated baseline series to utili... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - July 10, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: B. S. D. P. Keragala, H. M. M. T. B. Herath, T. S. Keragala, M. A. M. H. Malavi, Chaturaka Rodrigo and C. N. Gunasekera Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Diaper dermatitis: a survey of risk factors in Thai children aged under 24 months
To identify the prevalence and risk factors associated with diaper dermatitis in Thai children aged 1 –24 months. (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - July 2, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Chonnakarn Sukhneewat, Jitjira Chaiyarit and Leelawadee Techasatian Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Rationale, objectives and design of PURE, a prospective registry of patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in Canada and Latin America
Treatment options for the management of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis include phototherapy, oral systemic agents, and biologic therapy. Secukinumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively tar... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - June 21, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kim A. Papp, Melinda Gooderham, Jennifer Beecker, Charles W. Lynde, Isabelle Delorme, Ignacio Dei-Cas, Lorne Albrecht, Emmanouil Rampakakis, John S. Sampalis, Antonio Vieira, Shamiza Hussein, Olivier Chambenoit and Lenka Rihakova Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
A multi-item Physician Global Assessment scale to assess psoriasis disease severity: validation based on four phase III tofacitinib studies
Several different Physician Global Assessment (PGA) versions have been used in clinical studies as a co-primary end point to evaluate psoriasis severity. Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. We perfo... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - June 7, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kristina Callis Duffin, Andrew G. Bushmakin, Joseph C. Cappelleri, Lotus Mallbris and Carla Mamolo Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Sofosbuvir induced leucocytoclasic vasculitis: a case report
We describe a case of leucocytoclasic vasculitis induced by Sofosbuvir and its disappearence after the end of the therapy. The hepatitis C virus, firstly described in 1989, is a major global health problem, wi... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - May 17, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Elena Campione, Annunziata Dattola, Monia Di Prete, Daniele Di Paolo, Amedeo Ferlosio, Augusto Orlandi and Luca Bianchi Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Pattern of skin diseases in children attending a dermatology clinic in a referral hospital in Wolaita Sodo, southern Ethiopia
Epidemiological studies to determine the pattern of skin diseases among children are important for proper health care planning and management. The purpose of this study was to describe the pattern of skin dise... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - April 8, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Abraham Getachew Kelbore, Philip Owiti, Anthony J. Reid, Efa Ambaw Bogino, Lantesil Wondewosen and Blen Kassahun Dessu Tags: Research article Source Type: research
A novel elastin gene frameshift mutation in a Russian family with cutis laxa: a case report
Cutis laxa (CL) is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by loose, redundant, inelastic and wrinkled skin. Patients develop a prematurely aged appearance. Inheritance can be autosomal dominant or aut... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - January 31, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: E. G. Okuneva, A. A. Kozina, N. V. Baryshnikova, A. Yu Krasnenko, K. Yu Tsukanov, O. I. Klimchuk, E. I. Surkova and V. V. Ilinsky Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Mucous membrane pemphigoid-associated paronychia with onychomadesis
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune blistering disease that is notoriously difficult to treat. Nail involvement in MMP is rare. (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - January 23, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Salim Alkeraye and Sarah F. Alsukait Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Proderm technology: a water- based lipid delivery system for dermatitis that penetrates viable epidermis and has antibacterial effects
A defective skin barrier and bacterial colonization are two important factors in maintenance and progression of atopic dermatitis and chronic allergic/irritant hand dermatitis. A water-based lipid delivery sys... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - January 22, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alexandra Charruyer, Mats Silvander, Melinda Caputo-Janhager, Isabelle Raymond and Ruby Ghadially Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Differences in microRNA expression between melanoma and healthy adjacent skin
The tumor microenvironment is composed of cancer-associated fibroblasts, tumor-associated macrophages, endothelial cells, immune cells, signaling molecules and extracellular matrix structures, which closelycom... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - January 5, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mariya Aksenenko, Nadezhda Palkina, Anna Komina, Liubov Tashireva and Tatiana Ruksha Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Interdisciplinary and multiprofessional outpatient secondary individual prevention of work-related skin diseases in the metalworking industry: 1-year follow-up of a patient cohort
In Germany, work-related skin diseases are predominant within the spectrum of reported occupational diseases. Metal workers are among the high-risk professions. Offering effective prevention programs to affect... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - December 12, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Annika Wilke, G ünther Gediga, Andreas Goergens, Andreas Hansen, Anja Hübner, Swen Malte John, Kathrin Nordheider, Marc Rocholl, Sabine Weddeling, Britta Wulfhorst and Dorothée Nashan Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Assessing skin disease and associated health-related quality of life in a rural Lao community
Skin diseases are common and often have an impact on an individual ’s health-related quality of life. In rural communities where access to healthcare may be limited and individuals rely on farming for food and ... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - December 4, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: C. I. Wootton, S. Bell, A. Philavanh, K. Phommachack, M. Soukavong, S. Kidoikhammouan, S. L. Walker and M. Mayxay Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Exploratory study of the reproducibility of the SCore for INtrinsic and EXtrinsic skin aging (SCINEXA) scale in “Ruta Escondida de la Mitad del Mundo”, Ecuador, 2017
Few studies have been published related to the analysis of different skin aging parameters for whole-body skin using the SCINEXA scale for skin damage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - November 6, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Martha Fors, Santiago Palacios, Kirsten Falcon, Karla Ventimilla, Lilia Simba ña, Carlos Lagos, Nélida Lasso and Carlos Navas Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Cost and effectiveness of prescribing emollient therapy for atopic eczema in UK primary care in children and adults: a large retrospective analysis of the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) was used to evaluate the overall costs to the National Health Service, including healthcare utilisation, of prescribing emollients in UK primary care for dry skin... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - October 29, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: George Moncrieff, Annie Lied-Lied, Gill Nelson, Chantal E Holy, Rachel Weinstein, David Wei and Simon Rowe Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Patient-reported outcomes in urticarial vasculitis treated with omalizumab: case report
Despite the current knowledge of UV, there is a lack of consensus among diagnostic criteria and management. In general, antihistamine therapy is regularly used for the symptomatic management of pruritus but do... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - October 25, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda, Emanuel Vanegas, Miguel Felix, Valeria L. Mata and Annia Cherrez Tags: Case report Source Type: research
