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 Vitamin D and Skin: A Review and Update
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.
research Frequency of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Lichen Planus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
People with lichen planus are more likely to have abnormal blood fats than healthy people.
research Lucio Phenomenon Mimicking Vasculonecrotic Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: A Case Report
A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
research Scaly Papular Lesions: Treatment and Clinical Course of Actinic Keratosis
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
research Necrolytic Migratory Erythema in a Cat with Glucagonoma Syndrome
A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
research Rhytidectomy: Evolution, Techniques, Considerations, and Complications
Facelift surgery has evolved to focus on natural results and safety, with patient selection and postoperative care being key to success.
research Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
research Psychodermatology in the UK: Psychological Impact and Integrated Treatments
Treating skin conditions with both psychological and dermatological care improves patient outcomes and can save costs.
research British Society for Dermatopathology 2011 Findings
Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
research Cancer
Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period
Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
research A Philosophy and Strategy for Surgical Hair Restoration
Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
research Literature Reviews: A New Linear Method for Hair Transplantation and Cutaneous Laser Surgery
A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
research The Angiosome Theory, Flap Delay, and Scalp Surgery
Understanding the scalp's blood flow and using delay techniques can improve the success of hair restoration surgeries.
research Dermatological Drugs and Cosmetics: Allergenic and Adverse Effects
Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
research British Association of Dermatology Meeting 1966: Dermatological Research and Case Studies
The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
research Understanding the Functional Contribution of Dermal Stem Cells to Hair Follicle Regeneration and Skin Wound Healing
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Complications of Rhytidectomy
Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
research Tumor Mapping in Two Large Multigenerational Families With CYLD Mutations
CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
research Fat, Stem Cells, and Platelet-Rich Plasma
The conclusion is that fat grafting is safe and effective but carries risks that need careful management.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Iatrogenic Injury of Skin: New Drugs and New Concepts
New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research A Case of Recalcitrant Pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Successfully Controlled with Adalimumab
Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
research Caffeine and Its Pharmacological Benefits in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
research Minimal Incision Face-Lifting
The mini-lift is a less invasive face-lift for younger patients that is quicker, cheaper, and has a fast recovery, but is less effective for the midface and excessive neck skin.
research Acne Necrotica in a Woman with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Sclerosis
A woman with lupus and systemic sclerosis developed severe acne that didn't improve with treatment and died from pneumonia and septic shock.
research Cicatricial Alopecias: Diagnosis and Treatment Complexities
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.