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New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated Annual Scientific MeetingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: ABSTRACTS Source Type: journals

ErratumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: journals

Mervyn roy goldEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: William Land Tags: OBITUARY Source Type: journals

Cosmetic Dermatology: Requisites in DermatologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Adam T Sheridan Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

General Dermatology: Requisites in DermatologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sarah Brennand Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

Outcomes of Skin SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alex Chamberlain Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders: With Clinical and Pathological CorrelationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alex Chamberlain Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

Trichilemmal cyst with homogeneous blue pigmentation on dermoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 61-year-old woman was referred to our dermoscopy unit for a pigmented lesion that had been present on her left arm for 8 years. The patient did not notice any enlargement or change in colour. On dermoscopy, homogeneous blue pigmentation was seen. The lesion was excised with the pre-operative diagnosis of melanoma, blue naevus and dermatofibroma. Histopathological examination showed a trichilemmal cyst in the mid-dermis. Although homogeneous blue pigmentation on dermoscopy is the hallmark of blue naevus, it may be seen in metastatic melanoma and exceptionally in hemosiderotic and cellular types of dermatofibroma. Trichile...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gulsum Gencoglan, Isil Kilinc Karaarslan, Taner Akalin, Fezal Ozdemir Tags: DERMOSCOPY Source Type: journals

In other journalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alan Watson Tags: IN OTHER JOURNALS Source Type: journals

Letters to the editorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kate De Ambrosis Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: journals

Cutaneous malignant melanoma arising in an acquired naevus of OtaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a 32-year-old Caucasian man with an acquired naevus of Ota with subtle pigmentation, in which a melanocytic papule developed. The lesion, deceptively, had no clinically suspicious features, but investigation revealed an aggressive cutaneous malignant melanoma, extensive orbital ring melanocytosis and metastatic brain and subsequent liver disease. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Clare RS Patterson, Katharine Acland, Ramona Khooshabeh Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: journals

Rhinophyma: Carbon dioxide laser with computerized scanner is still an outstanding treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report demonstrates excellent cosmetic results and no major postoperative complications or recurrence of the condition after 1 year of follow up for seven patients. Two more patients had been followed up for 1 month at the time this paper was written. Scanned carbon dioxide laser is safe and highly effective treatment for rhinophyma. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shueh-Wei Lim, Shueh-Wen Lim, Phillip Bekhor Tags: CASE REPORTS AND SMALL CASE SERIES Source Type: journals

Sézary syndrome presenting with 'leonine facies'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 71-year-old man presented with erythroderma and multiple nodular skin lesions over the face, scalp, upper limbs and trunk. The facial skin was thickened, producing the rare 'leonine facies' appearance. Investigations revealed the presence of atypical lymphoid cells in the peripheral blood, bone marrow and skin. The atypical lymphoid cells in the peripheral blood and bone marrow were positive for helper T-cell antigens (CD4, CD2, CD5 and CD7) on immunophenotyping by flow cytometry. The histopathology of skin showed dermal infiltration by atypical small lymphocytes with epidermotropism. These cells were positive for helper...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shano Nassem, Rajesh Kashyap, Namrata P Awasthi, Narendra Krishnani, Neeraj Kumari Tags: CASE REPORTS AND SMALL CASE SERIES Source Type: journals

Diagnosis of type I cryoglobulinaemia made through identifying crystals in the blood smearEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of type I cryoglobulinaemia in a 52-year-old man who presented with widespread cutaneous necrosis. The diagnosis could not be established early on, as repeated testing for cryoglobulin was negative despite a careful collection method. The diagnosis was made 1 year later, on an incidental full blood smear that revealed crystals, which is an uncommon way to diagnose this condition. We discuss the difficulties we faced in establishing the diagnosis and emphasise the need for repeat cryoglobulin testing in this clinical setting. In such cases, examination of a blood smear should be considered. (Source: Austral...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kyoko Shirato, Catherine Reid, Jan S Ibbetson, Pravin Hissaria, Sidhu Shireen Tags: CASE REPORTS AND SMALL CASE SERIES Source Type: journals

Chronic localized intravascular coagulation complicating multifocal venous malformationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present two female children aged 7 years with extensive multifocal venous malformations complicated by chronic localized intravascular coagulation. In both cases ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed extensive venous malformations involving the skin, mucous membranes and pharynx, which were not apparent on clinical examination. Haematological investigations demonstrated persistent elevation of the D-dimer, consistent with chronic localized intravascular coagulation. The course of one patient was complicated by the development of multiple painful thromboses at distant sites following percutaneous sclero...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Linda K Martin, Susan Russell, Orli Wargon Tags: CASE REPORTS AND SMALL CASE SERIES Source Type: journals

Childhood ocular rosacea: Considerations for diagnosis and treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report three cases of paediatric ocular rosacea responding to prolonged treatment with oral erythromycin. Our cases demonstrate the close association of periorificial dermatitis with childhood rosacea, and highlight the importance of eye signs in its diagnostic criteria. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Esther Hong, Gayle Fischer Tags: CASE REPORTS AND SMALL CASE SERIES Source Type: journals

Topical diphencyprone immunotherapy for cutaneous metastatic melanomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Topical immunotherapy with contact sensitizers for metastatic melanoma was first reported more than 30 years ago. Diphencyprone (DPCP) immunotherapy is frequently used to treat cutaneous warts and alopecia areata, and we have previously reported the use of DPCP as a single agent to successfully treat extensive, radiotherapy-resistant melanoma metastases on the scalp. We now report DPCP treatment of a further six patients with cutaneous metastatic melanoma. Of seven patients treated with DPCP thus far, four have demonstrated complete responses of their cutaneous lesions and three have had partial responses. The treatment wa...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Diona L Damian, Kerwin F Shannon, Robyn P Saw, John F Thompson Tags: CASE REPORTS AND SMALL CASE SERIES Source Type: journals

Cutaneous invasive squamous cell carcinoma: 10-year experience and recommendations for follow upEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Currently, the National Health and Medical Research Council do not have any recommendations about the frequency of follow up after treatment of primary cutaneous invasive squamous cell cancer (SCC), due to a lack of data. The present study aimed to establish appropriate follow-up times and to determine the long-term risk of subsequent non-melanoma skin cancers and melanoma. Patients who had a primary invasive cutaneous SCC excised during 1996 were retrospectively identified from the databases of a dermatologist in private practice in south-east Queensland. Data on size, site, depth, differentiation, perineural involvement,...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Corinne Yoong, Brian De'Ambrosis Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: journals

Melanoma in private practice: Do dermatologists make a difference?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Malignant melanoma is a major contributor to Australian morbidity and mortality. In this era of resource rationalisation, we seek to address the issue of whether routine full-skin examination by a dermatologist, rather than focussed examination of flagged lesions, will increase melanoma diagnosis. A retrospective chart review was undertaken between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008 in a private dermatology group practice in order to ascertain the number and characteristics of incidentally detected melanomas on routine skin examination. A total of 94 melanomas were detected during this 12-month period. Of these, 57 (60.6%) were ...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Paul Cherian, Clare P Tait Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: journals

Role of definitive radiotherapy in treating patients with inoperable Merkel cell carcinoma: The Westmead Hospital experience and a review of the literatureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the results of eight patients with inoperable MCC treated with RTx alone between 1993 and 2007 at Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia, and also review the relevant literature on definitive RTx in the treatment of MCC. The median age at diagnosis was 82.5 years in five women and three men. All patients were Caucasian and none were immunosuppressed. Seven of eight patients were clinically node-positive. The mean duration of follow up was 12 months. A median dose of 50 Gy was prescribed. Seven of eight patients with inoperable MCC achieved in-field control, with most eventually relapsing distantly. Treatment-relate...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Clare SL Koh, Michael J Veness Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: journals

Paediatric vulval lichen sclerosusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lichen sclerosus (LS) in children is uncommon; however, it is an important differential diagnosis in any pre-pubertal child presenting with chronic vulval symptoms. The long-term prognosis is unknown; however, recent data suggests that the assumption that the condition will resolve at puberty may be incorrect. Children with LS require long-term management with topical corticosteroids, which remains the treatment of choice, as well as long-term follow up. We review the current literature on paediatric vulval LS. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Saxon D Smith, Gayle Fischer Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: journals

Select the most correct answers – multiple answers possible for questions 1–11Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Congenital melanocytic naeviEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
, consisting of clusters of naevo-melanocytes, develop in utero. Although many congenital naevi are visible at birth, some may not become evident until later in life. The timing of naevo-melanocyte proliferation, senescence and melanogenesis may all contribute towards determining when a naevus will become clinically manifest on the skin. Besides the fact that congenital melanocytic naevi may be aesthetically displeasing, resulting in a multitude of psychosocial issues, they also increase the risk for developing cutaneous melanoma, leptomeningeal melanoma, neurocutaneous melanocytosis, malformations of the brain and, rarely...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ivanka Kovalyshyn, Ralph Braun, Ashfaq Marghoob Tags: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Biennial Spring ConferenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: ACD Biennial Spring Conference, 8 & #x2013;11 October 2009, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Conference Abstracts Source Type: journals

Author Index 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - August 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: ACD Biennial Spring Conference, 8 & #x2013;11 October 2009, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Conference Abstracts Source Type: journals

Conditions masquerading as infantile haemangioma: Part 2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Infantile haemangiomas are among the most common growths during infancy. Their rapid growth during infancy and vascularity can easily cause confusion with other, less common growths. Part I focussed on other vascular anomalies that can mimic infantile haemangiomas. Part II emphasizes benign growths and malignant conditions that can also cause diagnostic confusion. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 23, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ilona J Frieden, Maureen Rogers, Maria C Garzon Tags: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Dermatology: Fundamentals of PracticeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Michelle SY Goh Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

DermatopathologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kerry Crotty Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

Unusual clinical and dermoscopic presentation of a wartEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Corinne Yoong, Alessandro Di Stefani, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, Terri Campbell, H Peter Soyer Tags: DERMOSCOPY Source Type: journals

In other journalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alan Watson Tags: IN OTHER JOURNALS Source Type: journals

Letters to the editorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ashfaq A Marghoob Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: journals

Primary umbilical melanomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a 72-year-old woman who presented with a primary melanoma of the umbilicus and periumbilical skin of 4 years' duration. Pathological examination of a biopsy specimen showed Clark's level IV, and tumour thickness 2.3 mm. The patient underwent preoperative lymphatic mapping followed by sentinel lymph node biopsy, and wide local excision of the primary tumour, including its attachment to the peritoneum. Because of the variations in vascularity and the residual embryonal connections of the umbilicus with the peritoneum and other intra-abdominal organs, an aggressive surgical approach is recommended in the management ...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Roberto Cecchi, Mario Pavesi, Lauro Buralli, Valentina Rapicano, Cataldo De Gaudio Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: journals

Granuloma faciale successfully treated with topical tacrolimusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a man with a 6-month history of plaques on his forehead and preauricular area consistent with GF that responded to twice-daily application of topical tacrolimus ointment, and who remains in remission 1 year later. This case supports previous reports of the successful use of topical tacrolimus in treating GF. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Clare Patterson, Ian Coutts Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: journals

Repigmentation and curling of hair after acitretin therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a 70-year-old woman with psoriasis who noticed darkening of her previously white hair, which also gained a curly appearance after 6 months of acitretin treatment. We present this case to emphasize that acitretin can be added to the list of drugs that induce changes in hair colour and texture. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Dilek Seckin, Ayfer Yildiz Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Vitiligo-like depigmentation induced by imiquimod treatment of superficial basal cell carcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 61-year-old man was treated with imiquimod 5% cream for superficial basal cell carcinoma, five times per week for 13 weeks. This resulted in vitiligo-like depigmentation and poliosis in the area of treatment. This rare side-effect has been noted in previous case reports of imiquimod treatment for both genital warts and superficial basal cell carcinoma. This highlights the importance of such a side-effect being discussed with the patient who is to be treated with imiquimod, particularly in cosmetically sensitive areas. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kavita Sriprakash, Amanda Godbolt Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Toxic epidermal necrolysis and neutropaenia: Complications of omeprazoleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Worldwide, proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are one of the most frequently prescribed drugs; however, up to 70% of patients taking these drugs have no appropriate indication. Although PPI are relatively well tolerated, they are not free from side-effects and several life-threatening complications are associated with them. In the present report, a 43-year-old woman presented to her general practitioner with an erythematous rash over her face and chest, having been started on omeprazole for chronic abdominal bloating. Over the next 24 h she became increasingly unwell and was admitted to hospital with shortness of breath, pyrexia...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Avnesh S Thakor, Ailbhe Burke, Susan Handfield-Jones, Ayush Sinha, Mike Palmer, Alys Burns Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Refractory subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus successfully treated with rituximabEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 48-year-old woman presented with pruritic, scaly, annular plaques over her upper back and chest that were clinically, serologically and histologically characteristic of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). She failed to respond to conventional treatment, which included high-dose hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, prednisolone, chloroquine, acitretin, thalidomide, dapsone and azathioprine. Subsequently treated with intravenous rituximab 375 mg/m2 weekly for 4 weeks, she remained on adjuvant oral hydrochloroquine 600 mg daily and topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment as required. Clearing of annular plaques...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Violet Kieu, Timothy O'Brien, Lee-Mei Yap, Christopher Baker, Peter Foley, Graham Mason, H Miles Prince, Christopher McCormack Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Indurated reticulate palmar erythema as a sign of paraneoplastic palmar fasciitis and polyarthritis syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 62-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of polyarthritis. She had also noted a 2-month history of indurated palmar erythema and increasing bilateral hand swelling and stiffness. A biopsy from the area of palmar erythema showed interstitial fibroplasia within the dermis and subcutis representing a palmar fibromatosis. This presentation appears to belong to the spectrum of palmar fasciitis and polyarthritis syndrome. Rheumatologists have recognised this syndrome as a paraneoplastic disorder and subsequent investigations in our patient revealed an elevated cancer antigen 125 and an inoperable ovarian carcinoma. I...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Veronica A Preda, Peter Frederiksen, Steven Kossard Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Recurrent keratoacanthoma with vascular invasion: A diagnostic and management dilemmaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 71-year-old man with chronic renal failure and on peritoneal dialysis presented with recurrence of multiple keratotic nodules along a surgical scar. This was 6 months after the excision of a recurrent keratotic nodule reported as squamous cell carcinoma from the same site. The lesions were initially reported as squamous cell carcinomas, but on review of histology were consistent with keratoacanthomas. One of the keratoacanthomas showed vascular invasion. These responded well to low-dose acitretin at 10 mg three times per week and the patient stayed in remission after 18 months of follow up. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anil Kurien, Christopher Henderson, Simon Lee Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Erosive mucosal lichen planus and secondary epiphora responding to systemic cyclosporin A treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the case of a woman with severe cicatrizing mucosal LP and ocular symptoms secondary to presumed nasolacrimal duct involvement. We also report the potential for this newly appreciated manifestation of LP to respond to systemic cyclosporin A. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Aaron E Boyce, Gillian Marshman, Richard AD Mills Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum-like lesions in association with thalassaemia majorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 33-year-old woman with a background of thalassaemia major presented with a 3-month history of yellowish plaques on the back of her neck bilaterally and alterations in the texture of the skin in both axillae. Examination of these lesions showed yellowish cobblestone plaques and coalescing papules in both axillae. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE)-like lesions were confirmed histopathologically. PXE-like lesions in association with thalassaemia major are an uncommon occurrence. Due to the increase in the survival rate of thalassaemia major patients on treatment, the development of these lesions is likely to increase. The hist...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shirley Yu, Andrew Ming, Annette Wegman Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Comparative efficacy of thalidomide and prednisolone in the treatment of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum: A randomized studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study was undertaken to compare the efficacy and safety of thalidomide to that of oral prednisolone in the treatment of moderate to severe type 2 lepra reaction. Sixty patients with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of erythema nodosum leprosum with a clinical score of 4 or more (i.e. moderate to severe type 2 reaction) were randomly allocated to two groups comprising 30 patients each. Group 1 patients were given thalidomide at a dose of 300 mg/day for 1 week and the dose was gradually reduced, and Group 2 received prednisolone 40 mg daily for 2 weeks, which was tapered by 10 mg every 2 weeks. Thalidomide in...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Inderjeet Kaur, Sunil Dogra, Tarun Narang, Dipankar De Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: journals

Thoroughness of skin examination by melanoma patients: Influence of age, sex and partnerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this study was to determine the thoroughness of deliberate skin examination by people with a history of melanoma. Patients were randomized into one of two conditions: either to receive the brief educational and skills training intervention alone or as a couple with their spouse or cohabiting partner. Subjects recorded concerning lesions on body maps. At the 4-month visit, a total body skin examination was performed by a dermatologist blinded to the subjects' condition and to their recorded responses. The skin surface was divided according to the region's visibility during skin self-examination and sexual connota...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Susan L Boone, Jerod Stapleton, Rob Turrisi, Sara Ortiz, June K Robinson, Kimberly A Mallett Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: journals

Evaluation of the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers by surgical excisionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A retrospective study of all non-melanoma skin cancers excised by two dermatologists at a private practice in 2004 (excluding Mohs microscopic surgery cases) was conducted. Two hundred and forty-one patients were treated, with a total of 453 tumours excised. The overall incomplete excision rate was 2.2% (10/453). For basal cell cancers, the incomplete excision rate was 1.54% (5/324) and for squamous cell cancers including Bowen's disease the incomplete excision rate was 3.9% (5/129). The majority of repairs were primary closures (82.6%). Although a significant proportion of the tumours were from the head and neck region (4...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vernon SC Pua, Shyamala Huilgol, Dudley Hill Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: journals

Select the most correct answers – multiple answers possible for questions 1–11Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - July 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Conditions masquerading as infantile haemangioma: Part 1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on the myriad of diagnostic mimics of haemangiomas, including other vascular anomalies, benign growths, and malignancies. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - April 24, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ilona J Frieden, Maureen Rogers, Maria C Garzon Tags: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Clinical procedures in laser skin rejuvenationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - April 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: James L Walter Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals

Reflectance confocal microscopy of cutaneous tumors: an atlas with clinical, dermoscopic and histological correlationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - April 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Catherine E Scarff Tags: BOOK REVIEWS Source Type: journals