The role of dermoscopy in dermatology is constantly evolving. Relatively little is known about its application in diagnosis of dermatological conditions of the eyelid, eyelashes, and conjunctiva. The aim of …
Next steps in dermatology training: choosing to enter higher specialty training and the transition from trainee to consultant dermatologist.
Junior doctors are required to make career decisions at an early stage in their postgraduate training. Trainees also feel inadequately prepared for the transition to consultant roles.An online questionnaire was …
A novel c.916C>A EDA gene pathogenic variant in a boy with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia.
A 17-month old boy was referred to the genetic clinic in view of anodontia, hypohidrosis, scalp hypotrichosis, atrichia of the eyelashes, xerotic skin and a short columella. A diagnosis of …
Childhood rosacea and related disorders.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin and the eyes. The pathogenesis of rosacea is complex and includes the interaction between genetic and environmental factors, dysregulation of …
Environmentally sustainable dermatology.
In 2017, health and social care organisations contributed 6.3% of carbon emissions in England. Efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of the NHS have been broadly focussed on reducing demand, …
A de novo missense mutation of CYLD gene with multiple familial trichoepithelioma.
A 7-year-old Chinese girl presented with a 5-year history of multiple skin-colored papules on the nasal dorsum, nasolabial folds and eyelids, which increased in size and number with age. On …
A new approach to Actinic Folliculitis: prophylactic narrowband UVB phototherapy.
We have observed an increasing number of patients referred to the Scottish Photobiology Service (SPS), who are diagnosed with Actinic Folliculitis (AF) and have positive phototesting. Treatment options for AF …
Use of Hydrochlorothiazide and Risk of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer in Koreans: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Administrative Healthcare Data.
The incidence of skin cancer is increasing because of the aging population and ultraviolet exposure, and previous studies revealed that long-term use of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), one of the antihypertensive agents, …
Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Part II. Patch Testing Series, Procedure, and Unique Scenarios.
Patch testing is the gold standard for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis. Causative allergens differ between children and adults, necessitating the development of pediatric-specific patch test series. The Pediatric Baseline Series …
Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Part I. Clinical Features and Common Contact Allergens in Children.
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), a delayed hypersensitivity skin reaction to environmental allergens, has a prevalence that is similar in children and adults. However, diagnostic testing for ACD in pediatric populations …