research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as an Alopecic Patch in a Young Patient
A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Modern Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Dermatological Malignancies
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
research Dermatopathology Update: 2013 Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Diseases
The document concludes that there have been significant improvements in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, including melanoma, with new techniques and therapies.
research Telogen Effluvium Due to Recombinant Interferon Alpha-2b
Half of the patients treated with a specific drug for skin cancer experienced hair loss not related to the drug's dosage.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Women's Skin Throughout Lifetime: Hormonal Impact and Disorders
Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
research Scalp Lesions: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
research Comparison of the Pharmacoeconomic Profiles of Treatment Regimens for Field Pattern Actinic Keratoses
Some blood pressure medications are linked to a higher risk of skin cancer.
research Urticaria, Drug Hypersensitivity Rashes, Nodules and Tumors, and Atrophic Diseases
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
research Presence and Future of Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy is becoming essential for diagnosing skin conditions and is expected to be a standard tool for dermatologists.
research Obstetric Dermatology
The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
research Dermatology Care Behind Bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology
The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
research Drugs That Affect Autonomic Functions or the Extrapyramidal System
Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in dermatology, and it presents various findings on skin conditions and treatments.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research A Rare Case of Cutis Verticis Gyrata with Underlying Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus
A patient with a scalp condition and benign skin tumor experienced hair loss and did not improve with treatment, choosing not to have surgery despite a small cancer risk.
research Usefulness of Dermoscopy to Provide Accurate Assessment of Skin Cancers
Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as Primary Alopecia Neoplastica: A Report of Two Cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
research Current Management Strategies for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
research Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.
research Targeted Therapy in Melanoma
New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.
research Expression Patterns of MITF During Human Cutaneous Embryogenesis: Evidence for Bulge Epithelial Expression and Persistence of Dermal Melanoblasts
Melanocyte precursors in human fetal skin follow a specific migration pattern and some remain in the skin's deeper layers.
research Overview of Ultrasound Imaging Applications in Dermatology
Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
research Loss of Epidermal Melanin Unit Integrity in Human Skin During Melanoma Genesis
Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
research Cutaneous Transcriptome Analysis in NIH Hairless Mice
Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
research SOX4 Is Essential for Melanoma Tumorigenesis
SOX4 is crucial for the development of melanoma.
research The Spectrum of Cutaneous Manifestations in Lupus Erythematosus: The Italian Experience
In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.