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Graduates-of-foreign-dermatology residencies and military dermatology residencies and women in academic dermatology.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: GFDRs, GMDRs, and women comprise important proportions of full-time faculty members at U.S. dermatology residency programs. PMID: 19624980 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Dermatol Online J - October 3, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Wu JJ, Davis KF, Ramirez CC, Alonso CA, Berman B, Tyring SK Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: journals

11. Acne, Psoriasis, and Disorders of Keratinizationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00533-009-0166-2 Journal Medical and Surgical DermatologyOnline ISSN 1934-2853Print ISSN 0944-5196
Source: Medical and Surgical Dermatology - October 3, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Medical and Surgical Dermatology Source Type: journals

Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor enhances wound healing in diabetes via upregulation of proinflammatory cytokinesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Our results provide useful guidelines for the clinical management of chronic ulceration in diabetes.
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - October 3, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Y. Fang, J. Shen, M. Yao, K.W. Beagley, B.D. Hambly, S. Bao Source Type: journals

Trends of skin diseases in organ-transplant recipients transplanted between 1966 and 2006: a cohort study with follow-up between 1994 and 2006email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions This study gives a systematic overview of the high burden of skin diseases in OTRs. The relative distributions of skin diseases importantly changed with time after transplantation, with squamous cell carcinoma contributing most to the increasing burden of skin diseases with increasing time after transplantation.
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - October 3, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: H.C. Wisgerhof, J.R.J. Edelbroek, J.W. de Fijter, M.C.W. Feltkamp, R. Willemze, J.N. Bouwes Bavinck Source Type: journals

Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields modulate expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, endothelial nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 in the human keratinocyte cell line HaCat: potential therapeutic effects in wound healiemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Mediators of inflammation, such as reactive nitrogen and PGE2, and keratinocyte proliferation are critical for the tissue regenerative processes. The ability of ELF-EMF to upmodulate NOS activities, thus nitrogen intermediates, as well as cell proliferation, and to downregulate COX-2 expression and the downstream intermediate PGE2, highlights the potential therapeutic role of ELF-EMF in wound healing processes.
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - October 3, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: A. Patruno, P. Amerio, M. Pesce, G. Vianale, S. Di Luzio, A. Tulli, S. Franceschelli, A. Grilli, R. Muraro, M. Reale Source Type: journals

Tanning could pose melanoma risk to light-skinned childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A US study suggests that light-skinned children who develop tans may be at increased risk for melanoma in later life.
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Topical psoralen enhances UVB efficacy in psoriasisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Topical application of 8-methoxypsoralen gel increases the efficacy of narrowband ultraviolet B therapy in patients with psoriasis, Turkish study findings show.
Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Bacterial infection found in nearly half of hand eczema patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Nearly half of all patients with hand eczema may be infected with Staphylococcus aureus, a study indicates.
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Topical psoralen enhances UVB efficacy in psoriasisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Topical application of 8-methoxypsoralen gel increases the efficacy of narrowband ultraviolet B therapy in patients with psoriasis, Turkish study findings show.
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Swine pericardium as dermal substrate for human keratinocyte cultureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The results indicate that swine pericardium is a better substrate than allogeneic dermis for keratinocyte cultures in submerged but not in air[ndash]liquid interface cultures. Swine pericardium as a substrate opens one more possibility for skin restoration after trauma or burns.
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: R. Oliveira-Prado, I.R. Caldas, G.M.V. Pereira, M.V. Andrade, J.R. Cunha-Melo Source Type: journals

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra Treatment with Fractional Photothermolysisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: TRACY M. KATZ, LEONARD H. GOLDBERG, PAUL M. FRIEDMAN Source Type: journals

Marked elevation of serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor levels in patients with pemphigus vulgarisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Elevated MIF levels in the sera of PV patients could participate in disease induction by activation of T cells as well as induction of autoantibody production by B cells. Given that MIF counter-regulates the effects of steroids, MIF antagonists may prove to be very effective, novel steroid-sparing agents for this life-threatening conundrum.
Source: International Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mohammad Reza Namazi, Mohammad Kazem Fallahzadeh, Hassan Shaghelani, Eskandar Kamali-Sarvestani Source Type: journals

Tagesnachrichtenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:184 (DOI:10.1159/000245891)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Buchanzeigeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:183-184 (DOI:10.1159/000245890)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Periodische Literaturemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:149-182 (DOI:10.1159/000245889)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

X. Ein Fall von Pemphigus vegetans (Neumann)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:140-149 (DOI:10.1159/000245888)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

IX. Über vorübergehende positive Wassermannsche Reaktion bei Ulcera mollia und non venereaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:133-140 (DOI:10.1159/000245887)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

VIII. Die Leukoplakia buccalis, ihre Pathogenese und Behandlung mit Salvarsanemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:121-133 (DOI:10.1159/000245886)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Tagesnachrichten und Personalienemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:120 (DOI:10.1159/000245885)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Buchanzeigenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:119-120 (DOI:10.1159/000245884)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Periodische Literaturemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:89-119 (DOI:10.1159/000245883)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Eduard Jacobiemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:88-89 (DOI:10.1159/000245882)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

VII. Untersuchungen über das Verweilen des Salvarsans in der Blutbahn bei intravenöser Injektion konzentrierter wässriger und konzentrierter Serum-Salvarsanlösungenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:82-87 (DOI:10.1159/000245881)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

VI. Ein Fall von Rezidiv von Syphilis 3 Jahre nach einer scheinbar gelungenen Abortivbehandlung bei ganz frischer sekundärer Syphilisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:79-82 (DOI:10.1159/000245880)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

V. Zur Kasuistik der Pseudoleukämie der Hautemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:65-78 (DOI:10.1159/000245879)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Buchanzeigeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:64 (DOI:10.1159/000245878)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Periodische Literaturemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:37-63 (DOI:10.1159/000245877)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

IV. Zur Vaccineanwendung bei Gonorrhoeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:26-37 (DOI:10.1159/000245876)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

III. Kritisch-chemisch-pharmakologische Betrachtungen über den Wert des Kalium-Aurum cyanatum bei der Chemotherapie der Tuberkuloseemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:10-25 (DOI:10.1159/000245875)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

II. Bemerkenswertes anläßlich einer kleinen Endemie von Erythema multiformeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:4-10 (DOI:10.1159/000245874)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

I. Über einen Fall von Angiokeratoma circumscriptum am linken Oberschenkelemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1915;22:1-4 (DOI:10.1159/000245873)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Berliner Dermatologische Gesellschaftemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Dermatologische Zeitschrift 1914;21:996-1004 (DOI:10.1159/000245872)
Source: Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Advances in the management of UVR-induced skin cancer.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19775349 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Stockfleth E, Surber C, Ulrich C Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

The European Skin Cancer Foundation.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19775350 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hinrichs B, Kerl H, Heuel M, Sterry W, Stockfleth E Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Certification of sun protection practices in a German child day-care centre improves children's sun protection--the 'SunPass' pilot study.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The intervention showed that the introduction of a simple certification program including a written sun protection policy and training sessions for staff members and parents helps to improve children's sun protection. We suggest that a certificate for adequate sun protection acts as a motivating factor. It seems important to refresh sun protection practices each year by repeating training sessions and reviewing the sun protection policy. PMID: 19775351 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Aulbert W, Parpart C, Schulz-Hornbostel R, Hinrichs B, Krüger-Corcoran D, Stockfleth E Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Sun protection factors: world wide confusion.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion it is shown that the accuracy and robustness of the SPF and other Protection Factors will improve significantly with the availability of true broad-spectrum sunscreens rather than conventional UVB-biased sunscreens, because uniform protection profiles lead to protection independent of the action spectrum of the endpoint and the UV-radiation source. PMID: 19775352 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Osterwalder U, Herzog B Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Sunscreens as a preventative measure in melanoma: an evidence-based approach or the precautionary principle?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Despite the lack of evidence demonstrating the efficacy of modern sunscreens in preventing melanoma, it is argued that it would be irresponsible not to encourage their use, along with other sun protection strategies, as a means of combating the year-on-year rise in melanoma incidence. PMID: 19775353 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Diffey BL Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Assessment of sunscreen knowledge: a pilot survey.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The study indicates that a majority of the subjects understand the benefits associated with sunscreen use, but their knowledge base is somewhat superficial. More education is needed on the appropriate application of the sunscreen. More importantly, the majority did not understand the subtle, but crucial difference between a UVA claim for a product and the SPF value listed on the product. PMID: 19775354 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Wang SQ, Dusza SW Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Children and sun protection.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Sun protection is a central measure to avoid the development of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. In this context skin protection of children is of particular relevance since children spend a lot of time outdoors and they cannot provide themselves with sun protection measures as adults can. In addition to this sunburn reactions in childhood are particularly important in the development of melanoma skin cancer. This special situation of children with regards to sun protection has not only become aware to dermatologists but also to politicians, which is why a recent recommendation of the European Union explici...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Berneburg M, Surber C Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Sunscreen abuse for intentional sun exposure.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) and the sun is the main source of this radiation. Sunscreens were initially formulated to prevent sunburns; laboratory studies later revealed that in rodents they could reduce UV-induced skin cancer which resembles human squamous cell carcinoma. Three randomized trials in older adults showed the ability of sunscreens to moderately reduce the occurrence of solar keratoses and of squamous cell carcinoma. However, no effect was observed for basal cell carcinoma. There is no animal model for human melanoma and observational studies often found sunscreen use as...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Autier P Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Comparison of UV-induced skin changes in sun-exposed vs. sun-protected skin- preliminary evaluation by reflectance confocal microscopy.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: RCM seems to be beneficial for the non-invasive evaluation of dynamic changes following acute UV exposure. Similar to histopathology RCM allows the characterization of sunburn cells and micro-vesicle formation as a sign for acute photo damage. RCM may therefore be used for classification of sunburn reaction and to test the efficacy of sunscreens on a cellular level. PMID: 19775357 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ulrich M, Rüter C, Astner S, Sterry W, Lange-Asschenfeldt B, Stockfleth E, Röwert-Huber J Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Skin cancer prevention and UV-protection: how to avoid vitamin D-deficiency?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Because solar UV-radiation represents the most important environmental risk factor for the development of non-melanoma skin cancer, UV protection is important to prevent these malignancies. Consequently, public health campaigns were developed to improve the knowledge of the general population regarding the role of UV-radiation for the development of skin cancer. However, it has to be noted that vitamin D-mediated positive effects of UV light were not adequately considered in most of these campaigns, that often propose a strict 'no sun policy' without giving recommendations how to prevent vitamin D-deficiency. Under our...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Reichrath J Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Photodermatoses: classification, evaluation and management.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Photodermatoses are skin disorders induced or exacerbated by light. They can be broadly classified into four groups: (i) immunologically mediated photodermatoses (idioapathic); (ii) drug- and chemical-induced photosensitivity; (iii) defective DNA repair disorders; and (iv) photoaggravated dermatoses. The exact pathomechanism of those diverse skin reactions to light radiation remains unclear. Immunologically mediated photodermatoses are the most common dermatoses among all photosesnsitive disorders. The management of photodermatoses starts with clinical recognition of characteristic lesions localized predominantly in li...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Bylaite M, Grigaitiene J, Lapinskaite GS Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Photodermatoses with onset in the elderly.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on the photodermatoses that affect the elderly, which with the ageing of population, particularly in the industrialized societies, are becoming an increasingly important group for the healthcare systems. The most common photodermatoses with onset in the elderly are chronic actinic dermatitis and drug induced photosensitivity. PMID: 19775360 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Trakatelli M, Charalampidis S, Novakovic LB, Patsatsi A, Kalabalikis D, Sotiriadis D Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer in organ transplant patients by regular use of a sunscreen: a 24 months, prospective, case-control study.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
BACKGROUND: Skin cancers represent a major challenge within the ever growing group of long time surviving organ transplant recipients (OTR) world wide. Especially UV-induced non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) like invasive squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) and actinic keratoses (AK), and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), outnumber every other form of cancer in organ transplant recipients. Despite encouraging reports of protective effects of broad-spectrum sunscreens in immunocompetent patients, evidence for the prevention of NMSC in immunocompromised patients is still missing. OBJECTIVES: To assess preventive effects of regular s...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ulrich C, Jürgensen JS, Degen A, Hackethal M, Ulrich M, Patel MJ, Eberle J, Terhorst D, Sterry W, Stockfleth E Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Organ transplant recipients and skin cancer: assessment of risk factors with focus on sun exposure.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Recreational sun exposure is of central importance for OTRs. A long period of transplantation and thus immunosuppression presents a main risk factor for the development of skin cancer in OTRs. A multi disciplinary management with the best medication and a focus on sun protection is needed to prevent skin cancer in OTRs. PMID: 19775362 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Terhorst D, Drecoll U, Stockfleth E, Ulrich C Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Ultraviolet radiation and immunosuppression.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a complete carcinogen. The effects of UV radiation are mediated via direct damage to cellular DNA in the skin and suppression of image surveillance mechanisms. In the context of organ transplantation, addiction of drugs which suppress the immune system add greatly to the carcinogenicity of UV radiation. This review considers the mechanisms of such effects. PMID: 19775363 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Murphy GM Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Advances in the management of UVR-associated skin cancers: autoimmune diseases and UV protection.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Ultra violet radiation (UVR) is an important feature for the development or aggravation of several dermatologic diseases. In autoimmune skin diseases it has been suggested as an important cofactor in autoimmune bullous skin diseases and more importantly cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). The pathophysiological role of UVR in CLE is a result of several effects which are triggered by UVR. In detail UVR induces apoptosis of keratinocytes and an abnormal local immune response which triggers inflammation in the skin. These findings result in the clinical approach of a stringent UVR protection in affected patients. Current...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lee HI, Worm M Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

Inpatient management of patients with skin cancer in Germany: an analysis of the nationwide DRG-statistic 2005-2006.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
DISCUSSION: We provide for the first time nationwide quantitative data on the in-hospital management of skin cancer patients. The observed differences in the management of MEL and NMSC most likely reflect differences of the biology, epidemiology and therapeutic modalities of these cancers. PMID: 19775365 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Stang A, Stausberg J Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals

UV-induced squamous cell carcinoma--a role for antiapoptotic signalling pathways.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) has dramatically increased in the last decades, and chronic sun exposure was identified as a main etiologic agent. UV radiation may produce DNA damage either directly or through reactive oxygen species (ROS). As mutations caused by UV may lead to skin cancer due to oncogene activation and tumor suppressor gene inactivation, efficient safeguard mechanisms have been developed during evolution. These enclose induction of apoptosis and formation sunburn cells aiming at the removal of premalignant cells. The kerat...
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Rodust PM, Stockfleth E, Ulrich C, Leverkus M, Eberle J Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: journals