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1 Dermatology life quality index and side effects after topical photodynamic therapy of actinic keratosis Dermatology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Rosette-like structures in the spectrum of spitzoid tumors Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Systematic review and meta-analysis of liver resection for metastatic melanoma British Journal of Surgery, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
4 Peroxiredoxin-2 represses melanoma metastasis by increasing E-cadherin/β-catenin complexes in adherens junctions Cancer Research, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Characterization and monitoring of linezolid-resistant clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis in an intensive care unit 4 years after an outbreak of infection by cfr-mediated linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Infection in autoimmune bullous diseases: A retrospective comparative study The Journal of Dermatology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Uvb induces HIF-1α-dependent TSLP expression via the JNK and ERK pathways Journal of Investigative Dermatology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Absence of circulating mast cell precursors in paediatric mastocytosis: could it reflect a different pathophysiology between adults and children with mastocytosis Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Cutaneous leishmaniasis in a patient receiving infliximab Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Intrinsic atopic dermatitis shows similar TH2 and higher TH17 immune activation compared with extrinsic atopic dermatitis The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Characterization of Chinese body skin through in vivo instrument assessments, visual evaluations, and questionnaire: influences of body area, inter-generation, season, sex, and skin care habits Skin Research and Technology, June 18, 2013 Review Article
12 Primary cutaneous CD4+ small to medium-size pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma in a 12-year-old girl Pediatric Dermatology, June 18, 2013
13 Comparison of two series of non-invasive instruments used for the skin physiological properties measurements: the Soft Plus from Callegari S.p.A vs. the series of detectors from Courage & Khazaka Skin Research and Technology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Desmoplastic melanoma: A 12-year experience with sentinel lymph node biopsy European Journal of Surgical Oncology, June 17, 2013 Review Article
15 Is complete lymph node dissection after a positive sentinel lymph node biopsy for cutaneous melanoma always necessary? A meta-analysis European Journal of Surgical Oncology, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
16 Comparison of oral ivermectin vs. lindane lotion 1% for the treatment of scabies Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Spondyloarthritis associated with acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a review with illustrative cases Current Rheumatology Reports, June 17, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
18 Reduction of inflammatory slan (6-sulfo LacNAc) dendritic cells in psoriatic skin of patients treated with etanercept Experimental Dermatology, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Efficacy of cosmetic products in cellulite reduction: systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, June 17, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
20 Primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphomas with plasmacytic differentiation show frequent IgG4 expression Modern Pathology, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in the Journal of European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, measureable autoantibodies were associated with an increased extent of alopecia areata (AA). Ophiasic hair loss and nail dystrophy were associated with atopic AA, which in turn was associated with an increased risk of relapse.
Read the article summaryAs published in the Journal of Dermatology, injection of chondroitinase ABC into keloid grafted on to nude mice resulted in a significant reduction in keloid formation and elastic fiber formation.
Read the article summaryLL-37 corresponds to amino acids 134-170 in human cathelicidin, which is involved in innate immunity against cutaneous infections. Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong conducted a study involving 144 children with eczema and 36 healthy children. The LL-37 levels were shown to be associated with the atopic dermatitis scores and the severity of eczema. The authors suggest that LL-37 is a biomarker of eczema severity in children and that innate immunity underlies the pathogenesis of eczema.
Read the article summary1 Comparison of the efficacies of intermittent and continuous low-dose isotretinoin regimens in the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris International Journal of Dermatology, May 24, 2013
2 A randomized, double-blind, placebo and active-controlled, half-head study to evaluate the effects of platelet rich plasma on alopecia areata British Journal of Dermatology, April 23, 2013
3 5% fluorouracil chemowraps in the management of widespread lower leg solar keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma Australasian Journal of Dermatology, May 10, 2013
4 Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham Device-Controlled Multicenter Trial Dermatologic Surgery, April 4, 2013
5 Topical treatments for cutaneous warts: an update Expert Review of Dermatology, February 11, 2013 Review Article
6 Isotretinoin 5 mg daily for low-grade adult acne vulgaris - a placebo-controlled, randomized double-blind study Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, April 29, 2013
7 Vitamin D effects in atopic dermatitis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 8, 2013
8 Do TNF Inhibitors Reduce the Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Psoriasis Patients? JAMA, May 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
9 Alleged isotretinoin-associated inflammatory bowel disease: Disproportionate reporting by attorneys to the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
10 Pet exposure and risk of atopic dermatitis at the pediatric age: A meta-analysis of birth cohort studies The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, May 29, 2013 Review Article
11 Soluble Biomarkers Associated with Response to Treatment with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors in Psoriatic Arthritis The Journal of Rheumatology, May 3, 2013
12 Onychomycosis Does Not Always Require Systemic Treatment for Cure: A Trial Using Topical Therapy Pediatric Dermatology, February 11, 2013
13 Chronic Eczematous Eruptions in the Aging Further Support for an Association With Exposure to Calcium Channel Blockers Chronic Eczematous Eruptions in the Aging JAMA Dermatology, May 2, 2013
14 Three-Dimensional Remodeling of Young Womens Faces Using 20-mg/mL Smooth, Highly Cohesive, Viscous Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Retrospective Study of 320 Patients Dermatologic Surgery, May 7, 2013
15 Clinical trial: comparative effectiveness of cephalexin plus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole versus cephalexin alone for treatment of uncomplicated cellulitis: A randomized controlled trial Clinical Infectious Diseases, May 23, 2013
16 Thickness of superficial basal cell carcinoma predicts imiquimod efficacy, a proposal for thickness-based definition of superficial basal cell carcinoma British Journal of Dermatology, May 2, 2013
17 The Natural History of Actinic Keratosis: A Systematic Review British Journal of Dermatology, May 10, 2013 Review Article
18 Human Beta-defensin-2 as a marker for disease severity and skin barrier properties in Atopic Dermatitis British Journal of Dermatology, May 10, 2013
19 Analysis of High-dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in 16 Patients with Refractory Autoimmune Blistering Skin Disease: High Efficacy and No Serious Adverse Events Acta Dermato-Venereologica, May 1, 2013
20 Oral evening primrose oil and borage oil for eczema Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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