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421 Early onset wheeze associated with enhanced combined IL-1beta, IL-6, and IL-12/IL-23p40 in LPS-stimulated cord blood mononuclear cells Clinical & Experimental Allergy, June 2, 2011
422 Clinical and Dermoscopic Stability and Volatility of Melanocytic Nevi in a Population-Based Cohort of Children in Framingham School System Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 31, 2011
423 Outdoor sports and risk of UV-related skin lesions in children: evaluation of risks, and prevention British Journal of Dermatology, May 26, 2011
424 Colonization with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children with atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study International Journal of Dermatology, May 26, 2011
425 Extreme patch test reactivity to p-phenylenediamine but not to other allergens in children Contact Dermatitis, May 25, 2011
426 Familial Aggregation of Autoimmune Disease in Juvenile Dermatomyositis Full Text Pediatrics, May 24, 2011
427 Juvenile, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type 1-related dermatoses Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, May 23, 2011
428 Chronic Urticaria: Etiology and Natural Course in Children International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, May 19, 2011
429 Management of Skin Abscesses by Primary Care Pediatricians Clinical Pediatrics, May 17, 2011
430 Narrow band UVB: is it effective and safe for paediatric psoriasis and atopic dermatitis Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, May 16, 2011 Clinical Article
431 Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus Associated with Unilateral Pectoralis Major Atrophy The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, May 16, 2011
432 Opportunities for Improving, Adapting and Introducing Emollient Therapy and Improved Newborn Skin Care Practices in Africa Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, May 13, 2011
433 Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation – a rare pigmentary disorder Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, May 11, 2011
434 Adherence to Oral Chemotherapy in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis Oncology Nursing Forum, May 10, 2011
435 The incidence and risk factors of immediate type food allergy during the first year of life in Korean infants: a birth cohort study Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 9, 2011
436 Partially hydrolyzed cows milk formula has a therapeutic effect on the infants with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind study Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 5, 2011
437 Differences in Pulse Spectrum Analysis Between Atopic Dermatitis and Nonatopic Healthy Children The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, May 5, 2011
438 Maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and risk of wheeze and eczema in Japanese infants aged 16-24 months: The Osaka Maternal and Child Health Study Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 5, 2011
439 Prediction of atopic dermatitis in 2-yr-old children by cord blood IgE, genetic polymorphisms in cytokine genes, and maternal mentality during pregnancy Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 5, 2011
440 Mupirocin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus Causing Recurrent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Children Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, May 4, 2011
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 Effect of Human Milk and Topical Hydrocortisone 1% on Diaper Dermatitis Pediatric Dermatology, April 23, 2013
2 Sensitization to Malassezia in children with atopic dermatitis combined with food allergy Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 5, 2013
3 Supplementation with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in treatment of atopic dermatitis in children Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, April 15, 2013
4 Methotrexate versus cyclosporine in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis in children: a multicenter experience from Egypt European Journal of Pediatrics, March 4, 2013
5 Spitz Nevi Beliefs, Behaviors, and Experiences of Pediatric Dermatologists Spitz Nevi JAMA Dermatology, March 25, 2013
6 Diffuse cutaneous bullous mastocytosis in a newborn Dermatologic Therapy, April 17, 2013
7 Managing childhood eczema: qualitative study exploring carers' experiences of barriers and facilitators to treatment adherence Journal of Advanced Nursing, April 9, 2013 Review Article
8 Isotretinoin and Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease A Nested Case-Control Study and Meta-analysis of Published and Unpublished Data Isotretinoin and Risk for IBD JAMA Dermatology, February 26, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
9 Acne vulgaris is associated with intensive pubertal development and altitude of residence--a cross-sectional population-based study on 6,200 boys European Journal of Pediatrics, April 4, 2013 Review Article
10 Onychomycosis Does Not Always Require Systemic Treatment for Cure: A Trial Using Topical Therapy Pediatric Dermatology, February 11, 2013
11 Unusual Clinical Manifestations in a Case of Alagille Syndrome Pediatric Dermatology, April 8, 2013
12 Benign Cephalic Histiocytosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature Pediatric Dermatology, April 8, 2013 Review Article
13 Common Pediatric Skin Conditions with Protracted Courses: A Therapeutic Update Dermatologic Clinics, April 23, 2013 Review Article
14 Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis in Lipoid Proteinosis: Case Report and Discussion of Pathophysiology Pediatric Dermatology, April 3, 2013
15 Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome in Neonates: An 8-Year Retrospective Study in a Single Institution Pediatric Dermatology, April 12, 2013
16 Diaper dermatitis care of newborns human breast milk or barrier cream Journal of Clinical Nursing, April 4, 2013
17 Papular Epidermal Nevus with Skyline Basal Cell Layer (PENS) Following a Blaschko Linear Pattern Pediatric Dermatology, April 26, 2013
18 Association between Prenatal Exposure to Cadmium and Atopic Dermatitis in Infancy Journal of Korean Medical Science, April 8, 2013 Free full text
19 Fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of facial scars in children Lasers in Medical Science, March 26, 2013 Review Article
20 Metastatic Spiradenocarcinoma Occurring in an 8-Year-Old Boy Pediatric Dermatology, April 29, 2013
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