Contents Volume 231, 2015

    January 2015 in “ Dermatology ”
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    TLDR The document covers various dermatological treatments and conditions.
    The document "Contents Vol. 231, 2015" from the journal Dermatology included studies on dermatological conditions such as a long-term study on UV-free blue light for mild psoriasis, a meta-analysis comparing tacrolimus and pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in children, and an evaluation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells for diagnosing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecias. It also featured a study on 308-nm excimer laser therapy for alopecia areata and an investigation into CYP19A1 gene polymorphisms associated with female pattern hair loss in a Chinese population, along with various case reports and reviews on conditions like psoriasis, atopic eczema, bullous pemphigoid, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
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