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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120-150 / 482 results research Comparative Evaluation of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection, Narrow Band Ultraviolet B, and Their Combination in Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids are more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than NBUVB, but combining them doesn't improve results.
research Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions
PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
research A Case of Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Resistant Vitiligo and Sustained Repigmentation After Discontinuation
A woman's vitiligo improved with tofacitinib treatment, and her skin color remained even after stopping the medication, but there are concerns about cancer risk.
research RASopathic Alopecia: Hair Changes Associated with Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
research Physiological Doses of Red Light Induce IL-4 Release in Cocultures Between Human Keratinocytes and Immune Cells
Red light at 627 nm can safely trigger IL-4 release in skin cells, potentially helping treat inflammatory skin conditions.
research Light Emitting Diodes Technology-Based Photobiomodulation Therapy for Dermatology and Aesthetics: Recent Applications, Challenges, and Perspectives
LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Hair Loss Condition
Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
research The Effects of Narrowbands of Visible Light Upon Some Skin Disorders: A Review
Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy in Immune-Mediated Skin Disease: A Narrative Review
Low-level laser therapy may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata but its effectiveness for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis needs more research.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Skin Diseases Associated With Atopic Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
research Apremilast Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Other Chronic Eczematous Dermatoses
Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
research Consensus on the Use of Oral Isotretinoin in Dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
research Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors and Prostaglandin Analogues in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review
Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata: Good Response to Treatment with Fractional Laser in 5 Cases
Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
research Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo in a Patient with Alopecia Universalis
A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
research Current and Future Pharmacotherapy for Alopecia Areata
New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Alopecia Areata: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Society of Dermatology. Part 2: Treatment
The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
research Vitamin D in Dermatology and Cosmetology
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
research British Society for Dermatopathology: Summaries of Papers
Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
research Blue Light in Dermatology
Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
research Regulating the Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signaling Pathway Promotes Repigmentation in Vitiligo Using Fire Needle Therapy
Fire Needle Therapy may help bring back skin color in vitiligo by affecting cell growth signals.
research Laser and Light Therapy Combined With Topical Minoxidil for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
research Evaluation of the Level of Serum Interleukins (IL-2, IL-4, IL-15, and IL-17) and Its Relationship with Disease Severity in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Interleukin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients but don't predict disease severity or duration.
research PI3K-Akt-mTOR and Associated Signaling Pathways as Molecular Drivers of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Update on Therapeutic Strategy Using Natural and Synthetic Compounds
Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
research An Overview of the Role of Carboxytherapy in Dermatology
Carboxytherapy is a safe and effective treatment for improving skin appearance and treating various skin conditions, with mild side effects.
research Progress in the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Medical Dermatology
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.
research Bilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Associated with Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.