British Journal of Dermatology

Research Snippets
pp. xxi-xxi(1)

The nature and consequence of Karl Marx's skin disease
pp. 1-3(3)
Author: Shuster, S.

Understanding spitzoid tumours: new insights from molecular pathology
pp. 4-14(11)
Authors: Da Forno, P.D.; Fletcher, A.; Pringle, J.H.; Saldanha, G.S.

Genetics of melanoma tumorigenesis
pp. 15-21(7)
Authors: Singh, M.; Lin, J.; Hocker, T.L.; Tsao, H.

In vitro degradation of the inner root sheath in human hair follicles lacking sebaceous glands
pp. 22-30(9)
Authors: Blount, M.; Goff, S.; Slusarewicz, P.

Inhibition of calcium-independent phospholipase A impairs agonist-induced calcium entry in keratinocytes
pp. 31-37(7)
Authors: Ross, K.; Parker, G.; Whitaker, M.; Reynolds, N.J.

Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa: laminin-5 mutational profile and carrier frequency in the Italian population
pp. 38-44(7)
Authors: Castori, M.; Floriddia, G.; De Luca, N.; Pascucci, M.; Ghirri, P.; Boccaletti, V.; El Hachem, M.; Zambruno, G.; Castiglia, D.

Treatment of vitiligo lesions by ReCell^® vs. conventional melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation: a pilot study
pp. 45-49(5)
Authors: Mulekar, S.V.; Ghwish, B.; Al Issa, A.; Al Eisa, A.

Is the in situ inflammatory reaction an important tool to understand the cellular immune response in American tegumentary leishmaniasis?
pp. 50-58(9)
Authors: Morgado, F.N.; Schubach, A.; Rosalino, C.M.V.; Quintella, L.P.; Santos, G.; Salgueiro, M.; Conceição-Silva, F.

Evidence that dysregulated DNA mismatch repair characterizes human nonmelanoma skin cancer
pp. 59-69(11)
Authors: Young, L.C.; Listgarten, J.; Trotter, M.J.; Andrew, S.E.; Tron, V.A.

The lipophilic hapten parthenolide induces interferon-γ and interleukin-13 production by peripheral blood-derived CD8+ T cells from contact allergic subjects in vitro
pp. 70-77(8)
Authors: Wahlkvist, H.; Masjedi, K.; Gruvberger, B.; Zuber, B.; Karlberg, A.-T.; Bruze, M.; Ahlborg, N.

Repetitive scratching and noxious heat do not inhibit histamine-induced itch in atopic dermatitis
pp. 78-83(6)
Authors: Ishiuji, Y.; Coghill, R.C.; Patel, T.S.; Dawn, A.; Fountain, J.; Oshiro, Y.; Yosipovitch, G.

Treatment of xanthelasma palpebrarum by 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser: a study of 11 cases
pp. 84-87(4)
Author: Fusade, T.

Expression of transporters associated with antigen processing and human leucocyte antigen class I in malignant melanoma and its association with prognostic factors
pp. 88-94(7)
Authors: Tao, J.; Li, Y.; Liu, Y-Q.; Li, L.; Liu, J.; Shen, X.; Shen, G-X.; Tu, Y-T.

Itching following burns: epidemiology and predictors
pp. 95-100(6)
Authors: Van Loey, N.E.E.; Bremer, M.; Faber, A.W.; Middelkoop, E.; Nieuwenhuis, M.K.

The Impact of Chronic Skin Disease on Daily Life (ISDL): a generic and dermatology-specific health instrument
pp. 101-108(8)
Authors: Evers, A.W.M.; Duller, P.; van de Kerkhof, P.C.M.; van der Valk, P.G.M.; de Jong, E.M.G.J.; Gerritsen, M.J.P.; Otero, E.; Verhoeven, E.W.M.; Verhaak, C.M.; Kraaimaat, F.W.

Topical fulvestrant solution has no effect on male and postmenopausal female androgenetic alopecia: results from two randomized, proof-of-concept studies
pp. 109-115(7)
Authors: Gassmueller, J.; Hoffmann, R.; Webster, A.

Methotrexate vs. ciclosporin in psoriasis: effectiveness, quality of life and safety. A randomized controlled trial
pp. 116-121(6)
Authors: Flytström, I.; Stenberg, B.; Svensson, Å.; Bergbrant, I-M.

A randomized, single-blind comparison of topical clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide and adapalene in the treatment of mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris
pp. 122-129(8)
Authors: Langner, A.; Chu, A.; Goulden, V.; Ambroziak, M.

Sensitive skin is not limited to the face
pp. 130-133(4)
Authors: Saint-Martory, C.; Roguedas-Contios, A.M.; Sibaud, V.; Degouy, A.; Schmitt, A.M.; Misery, L.

`Lambing ears': a blistering disorder affecting farmers at lambing time
pp. 134-137(4)
Authors: Heathcote, K.; Theaker, J.M.; Gibbins, N.; Healy, E.; Heathcote, G.B.; Friedmann, P.S.

Alcohol consumption and psychological distress in patients with psoriasis
pp. 138-140(3)
Authors: Kirby, B.; Richards, H.L.; Mason, D.L.; Fortune, D.G.; Main, C.J.; Griffiths, C.E.M.

Anticardiolipin and anti-β₂ glycoprotein I antibodies and lupus-like anticoagulant: prevalence and significance in systemic sclerosis
pp. 141-144(4)
Authors: Marie, I.; Jouen, F.; Hellot, M.-F.; Levesque, H.

Progressive supravenous granulomatous nodular eruption in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive intravenous drug user treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy
pp. 145-149(5)
Authors: Fernández-Casado, A.; Martin-Ezquerra, G.; Yébenes, M.; Plana, F.; Elvira-Betanzos, J.J.; Herrero-González, J.E.; Mariñoso, M.L.; Pujol, R.M.

Muir-Torre syndrome caused by partial duplication of MSH2 gene by Alu-mediated nonhomologous recombination
pp. 150-156(7)
Authors: Yanaba, K.; Nakagawa, H.; Takeda, Y.; Koyama, N.; Sugano, K.

Anetodermic mycosis fungoides: a new clinicopathological variant of mycosis fungoides
pp. 157-162(6)
Authors: Requena, L.; González-Guerra, E.; Angulo, J.; DeVore, A.E.; Sangueza, O.P.

Molecular genetic analysis of patients from India with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia reveals novel mutations in the EDA and EDAR genes
pp. 163-167(5)
Authors: RamaDevi, A.R.; Reddy, E.C.; Ranjan, S.; Bashyam, M.D.

A novel mutation in the VDR gene in hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
pp. 168-171(4)
Authors: Arita, K.; Nanda, A.; Wessagowit, V.; Akiyama, M.; Alsaleh, Q.A.; McGrath, J.A.

Infliximab-induced acne: report of a third case
pp. 172-172(1)
Authors: Sladden, M.J.; Clarke, P.J.; Mitchell, B.

Leucoderma and leucotrichia in association with chronic cutaneous graft-versus-host disease
pp. 172-174(3)
Authors: Williams, J.S.; Mufti, G.J.; duVivier, A.W.P.; Salisbury, J.R.; Creamer, D.

Acral papular neuromatosis: an early manifestation of Cowden syndrome
pp. 174-176(3)
Authors: Ferran, M.; Bussaglia, E.; Lazaro, C.; Matias-Guiu, X.; Pujol, R.M

The Greater Patient concept
pp. 176-178(3)
Authors: Richards, H.L.; Fortune, D.G.; Griffiths, C.E.M.

Leg ulcers in Behçet's disease
pp. 178-179(2)
Authors: Jung, J-Y.; Kim, D-Y.; Bang, D.

Treatment of genital warts in men with potassium hydroxide
pp. 180-181(2)
Authors: Loureiro, W.R.; Cação, F.M.; Belda, W.; Fagundes, L.J.; Romiti, R.

Evaluation of the Cutaneous Lupus Activity and Severity Score in the assessment of lupus erythematosus skin disease
pp. 181-182(2)
Authors: Abdel-Aziz, K.; Goodfield, M.

Another devastating complication of the Schnitzler syndrome: AA amyloidosis
pp. 182-184(3)
Authors: Claes, K.; Bammens, B.; Delforge, M.; Evenepoel, P.; Kuypers, D.; Vanrenterghem, Y.

Serum interleukin-13 levels are increased in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome/ toxic epidermal necrolysis but not in those with erythema multiforme
pp. 184-186(3)
Authors: Quaglino, P.; Caproni, M.; Osella-Abate, S.; Torchia, D.; Comessatti, A.; DelBianco, E.; Antiga, E.; Frezzolini, A.; Schena, D.; Marzano, A.; DeSimone, C.; Parodi, A.; Fabbri, P.; Bernengo, M.G.

Cutaneous mucinosis and polymyositis as a presenting feature of hypothyroidism
pp. 186-187(2)
Authors: Griffiths, M.R.; Carr, R.A.; Humphreys, F.

Dilated pupils caused by topical glycopyrrolate for hyperhidrosis
pp. 187-188(2)
Authors: Panting, K.J.; Alkali, A.S.; Newman, W.D.; Sharpe, G.R.

Lichen planus associated with etanercept
pp. 188-190(3)
Authors: Battistella, M.; Rivet, J.; Bachelez, H.; Lioté, F.

Atypical symmetrical lipomatosis with lipoatrophy of the face (mimicking HAART-related lipodystrophy)
pp. 190-191(2)
Authors: CastiñeirasMato, I.; AlmagroSánchez, M.; Chouciño, T.; delPozoLosada, J.; FernándezJorge, B.; FonsecaCapdevila, E.

Congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma mimicking ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens
pp. 191-194(4)
Authors: Tsubota, A.; Akiyama, M.; Sakai, K.; Yanagi, T.; McMillan, J.R.; Higashi, A.; Shimizu, H.

Primary cutaneous apocrine carcinoma presenting as carcinoma erysipeloides
pp. 194-196(3)
Authors: Cham, P.M.H.; Niehans, G.A.; Foman, N.; Suwattee, P.

Carbimazole-induced juvenile dermatomyositis
pp. 196-197(2)
Authors: Alvarez, F.; Pagot, C.; Vabre-Latre, C.M.; Uro-Coste, E.; Paul, C.; Chaix, Y.; Mazereeuw-Hautier, J.

Successful treatment of Behçet's disease with lenalidomide
pp. 197-198(2)
Authors: Green, J.; Upjohn, E.; McCormack, C.; Zeldis, J.; Prince, H.M.

Pityriasis lichenoides chronica: good response to photodynamic therapy
pp. 198-200(3)
Authors: Fernández-Guarino, M.; Harto, A.; Reguero-Callejas, M.E.; Urrutia, S.; Jaén, P.

Severe neutrophilia induced by infliximab for psoriasis
pp. 200-201(2)
Authors: deOliveira, J.P.; Levy, A.; Morel, P.; Guibal, F.

Linoleic and linolenic acids and acne vulgaris
pp. 201-202(2)
Author: Logan, A.C.

News and Notices
pp. 202-203(2)

Erratum
pp. 203-203(1)