SIRT1 activation mediates heat-induced survival of UVB damaged Keratinocytes
Exposure to heat stress after UVB irradiation induces a reduction of apoptosis, resulting in survival of DNA damaged human keratinocytes. This heat-mediated evasion of apoptosis appears to be mediated by activ... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - June 10, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Leslie Calapre, Elin S. Gray, Sandrine Kurdykowski, Anthony David, Pascal Descargues and Mel Ziman Source Type: research
Adult autoimmune enteropathy presenting initially with acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: a case report
Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare dermatitis secondary to zinc deficiency most commonly seen as an inherited disease in infants. In the last decade, increased number of reports have been published on... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - May 18, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Erina Lie, Sarah Sung and Steven Hoseong Yang Source Type: research
Tight controlled dose reduction of biologics in psoriasis patients with low disease activity: a randomized pragmatic non-inferiority trial
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory skin disorder for which several targeted biologic therapies became available in the last 10 years. Data from patients with rheumatoid arthritis revealed tha... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - May 8, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Selma Atalay, Juul M. P. A. van den Reek, Lieke J. van Vugt, Marisol E. Otero, Peter C. M. van de Kerkhof, Alfons A. den Broeder, Wietske Kievit and Elke M. G. J. de Jong Source Type: research
Evaluation of therapeutic potential of VB-001, a leave-on formulation, for the treatment of moderate adherent dandruff
Dandruff is a common scalp condition characterized by excessive scaling and itch. Aberrant colonization of the scalp by commensal Malassezia spp. is a major contributor in the multifactorial etiology of dandruff.... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - May 3, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anamika Bhattacharyya, Nilu Jain, Sudhanand Prasad, Shilpi Jain, Vishal Yadav, Shamik Ghosh and Shiladitya Sengupta Source Type: research
A prospective analysis of pinch grafting of chronic leg ulcers in a series of elderly patients in rural Cameroon
Chronic leg ulcers (CLUs) pose serious public health concerns worldwide. They mainly affect the elderly population. Pinch grafting (PG) could be used to treat a variety of CLUs. However, in Cameroon, there is ... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - March 20, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Benjamin Momo Kadia, Christian Akem Dimala, Desmond Aroke, Cyril Jabea Ekabe, Reine Suzanne Mengue Kadia and Alain Chichom Mefire Source Type: research
Expression profiling and bioinformatic analyses suggest new target genes and pathways for human hair follicle related microRNAs
Human hair follicle (HF) cycling is characterised by the tight orchestration and regulation of signalling cascades. Research shows that micro(mi)RNAs are potent regulators of these pathways. However, knowledge... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - February 22, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lara M. Hochfeld, Thomas Anhalt, C éline S. Reinbold, Marisol Herrera-Rivero, Nadine Fricker, Markus M. Nöthen and Stefanie Heilmann-Heimbach Source Type: research
Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study
The prevalence of skin cancers is constantly increasing in Morocco, and they have gradually become more aggressive due to a significant delay in the diagnosis. Our aim was to assess the levels of awareness and... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - February 17, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Awatef kelati, Hanane Baybay, Mariam Atassi, Samira Elfakir, Salim Gallouj, Mariame Meziane and Fatima Zahra Mernissi Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the medical personnel regarding atopic dermatitis in Yaound é, Cameroon
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practi... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - February 16, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Emmanuel Armand Kouotou, Jobert Richie N. Nansseu, Alexandra Dominique Ngangue Engome, Sandra Ayuk Tatah and Anne C écile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek Source Type: research
Treatment of plaque psoriasis with an ointment formulation of the Janus kinase inhibitor, tofacitinib: a Phase 2b randomized clinical trial
Most psoriasis patients have mild to moderate disease, commonly treated topically. Current topical agents have limited efficacy and undesirable side effects associated with long-term use. Tofacitinib is a smal... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - October 3, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kim A. Papp, Robert Bissonnette, Melinda Gooderham, Steven R. Feldman, Lars Iversen, Jennifer Soung, Zoe Draelos, Carla Mamolo, Vivek Purohit, Cunshan Wang and William C. Ports Source Type: research
Risk factors of keloids in Syrians
Keloid is a benign fibrous growth, which presents in scar tissue of predisposed individuals. It is a result of irregular wound healing, but the exact mechanism is unknown. However, several factors may play a r... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - September 20, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: Abeer Shaheen, Jamal Khaddam and Fadi Kesh Source Type: research
