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    British Journal of Dermatology: Volume 166, Issue 1

    i, 1-235, e1-e9
    January 2012
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Editor’s Choice December 2011

  • Page: i
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Editorial

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Treating childhood allergy with gut microbes: facts or fiction?

B. Björkstén, 
  • Pages: 1-2
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Commentaries

Beyond atopic eczema: filaggrin loss-of-function mutations in dry, fissured hand eczema

W. Uter, 
  • Page: 3
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses: procedure matters?

A. Hauschild, 
  • Pages: 3-5
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Narrowband ultraviolet B and biologics in psoriasis

P. Calzavara-Pinton, 
  • Page: 5
  • First Published: 27 December 2011
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Prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of cellulitis (erysipelas) of the leg. A commentary

O. Chosidow,  L. Le Cleach, 
  • Page: 6
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Putting Papers into Practice

Pharmacogenetic screening to prevent carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson syndrome: a critical appraisal

K. Wu,  N.J. Reynolds, 
  • Pages: 7-11
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Response 1 to pharmacogenetic screening to prevent carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson syndrome: a critical appraisal

C.Y. Shen,  Y.T. Chen, 
  • Pages: 11-12
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Response 2 to pharmacogenetic screening to prevent carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson syndrome: a critical appraisal

A. Alfirevic,  M. McCormack,  M. Pirmohamed,  G.L. Cavalleri, 
  • Pages: 12-14
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Commentary: pharmacogenetic screening to prevent carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson syndrome

A.V. Anstey, 
  • Pages: 14-15
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Review articles

Advances in Merkel cell carcinoma pathogenesis and management: a recently discovered virus, a new international consensus staging system and new diagnostic codes

E. Nicolaidou,  A. Mikrova,  C. Antoniou,  A.D. Katsambas, 
  • Pages: 16-21
  • First Published: 09 August 2011

MicroRNAs as novel players in skin development, homeostasis and disease

M.R. Schneider, 
  • Pages: 22-28
  • First Published: 09 August 2011

Determining risk factors for developing systemic lupus erythematosus in patients with discoid lupus erythematosus

B.F. Chong,  J. Song,  N.J. Olsen, 
  • Pages: 29-35
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

Desmosomal genodermatoses

G. Petrof,  J.E. Mellerio,  J.A. McGrath, 
  • Pages: 36-45
  • First Published: 20 September 2011

Original articles

Clinical and laboratory investigations

Filaggrin loss-of-function mutation R501X and 2282del4 carrier status is associated with fissured skin on the hands: results from a cross-sectional population study

J.P. Thyssen,  K. Ross-Hansen,  J.D. Johansen,  C. Zachariae,  B.C. Carlsen,  A. Linneberg,  H. Bisgaard,  C.G. Carson,  N.H. Nielsen,  M. Meldgaard,  P.B. Szecsi,  S. Stender,  T. Menné, 
  • Pages: 46-53
  • First Published: 20 July 2011

See also the Commentary by Uter

Vessel resistance to blood flow in the nailfold in patients with psoriasis: a prospective case–control echo Doppler-based study

H. Husein El-Ahmed,  F. Garrido-Pareja,  J.-C. Ruiz-Carrascosa,  R. Naranjo-Sintes, 
  • Pages: 54-58
  • First Published: 17 August 2011

Ultraviolet-induced red fluorescence of patients with acne reflects regional casual sebum level and acne lesion distribution: qualitative and quantitative analyses of facial fluorescence

C.W. Choi,  J.W. Choi,  K.C. Park,  S.W. Youn, 
  • Pages: 59-66
  • First Published: 06 September 2011

In vitro screening for putative psoriasis-specific antigens among wheat proteins and peptides

J. Skavland,  P.R. Shewry,  J. Marsh,  B. Geisner,  J.A. Marcusson, 
  • Pages: 67-73
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

Calcium homeostasis and body composition in patients with palmoplantar pustulosis: a case–control study

E. Hagforsen,  I. Pihl-Lundin,  K. Michaëlsson,  G. Michaëlsson, 
  • Pages: 74-81
  • First Published: 14 September 2011

Contact dermatitis and allergy

Nickel skin levels in different occupations and an estimate of the threshold for reacting to a single open application of nickel in nickel-allergic subjects

D.J. Gawkrodger,  C.W. McLeod,  K. Dobson, 
  • Pages: 82-87
  • First Published: 20 September 2011

Dermatopathology

Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus is a true basal cell carcinoma developing in association with a newly identified tumour-specific type of epidermal hyperplasia

K. Sellheyer,  P. Nelson,  H. Kutzner, 
  • Pages: 88-97
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

Alterations in leucocyte subsets and histomorphology in normal-appearing perilesional skin and early and chronic hidradenitis suppurativa lesions

H.H. van der Zee,  L. de Ruiter,  J. Boer,  D.G. van den Broecke,  J.C. den Hollander,  J.D. Laman,  E.P. Prens, 
  • Pages: 98-106
  • First Published: 20 September 2011

Epidemiology and health services research

Is drug allergy less prevalent than previously assumed? A 5-year analysis

L.M. Heinzerling,  D. Tomsitz,  M.D. Anliker, 
  • Pages: 107-114
  • First Published: 14 September 2011

Clinical characteristics and risk of melanoma development from giant congenital melanocytic naevi in Korea: a nationwide retrospective study

S.J. Yun,  O.S. Kwon,  J.H. Han,  S.S. Kweon,  M.W. Lee,  D.Y. Lee,  M.B. Kim,  Y.C. Kim,  T.Y. Yoon,  K.Y. Chung,  I.H. Kim,  K.H. Kim,  K.S. Suh,  S.J. Lee,  Y.J. Seo,  K.H. Kim,  H.J. Park,  M.R. Roh,  K.J. Ahn,  T.J. Yoon,  M.H. Kim,  K.S. Li,  J.S. Park,  B.S. Shin,  J.Y. Ko,  H.H. Ahn,  H.J. Kim,  S.D. Park,  S.J. Jang,  Y.H. Won, 
  • Pages: 115-123
  • First Published: 16 September 2011

Paediatric dermatology

Transgrediens pachyonychia congenita (PC): case series of a nonclassical PC presentation

K. Harris,  P.R. Hull,  C.D. Hansen,  F.J.D. Smith,  W.H.I. McLean,  J.L. Arbiser,  S.A. Leachman, 
  • Pages: 124-128
  • First Published: 25 July 2011

Lactobacillus salivarius plus fructo-oligosaccharide is superior to fructo-oligosaccharide alone for treating children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, randomized, clinical trial of efficacy and safety

K.-G. Wu,  T.-H. Li,  H.-J. Peng, 
  • Pages: 129-136
  • First Published: 06 September 2011

Photobiology

Photodynamic therapy with BF-200 ALA for the treatment of actinic keratosis: results of a multicentre, randomized, observer-blind phase III study in comparison with a registered methyl-5-aminolaevulinate cream and placebo

T. Dirschka,  P. Radny,  R. Dominicus,  H. Mensing,  H. Brüning,  L. Jenne,  L. Karl,  M. Sebastian,  C. Oster-Schmidt,  W. Klövekorn,  U. Reinhold,  M. Tanner,  D. Gröne,  M. Deichmann,  M. Simon,  F. Hübinger,  G. Hofbauer,  G. Krähn-Senftleben,  F. Borrosch,  K. Reich,  C. Berking,  P. Wolf,  P. Lehmann,  M. Moers-Carpi,  H. Hönigsmann,  K. Wernicke-Panten,  C. Helwig,  M. Foguet,  B. Schmitz,  H. Lübbert,  R.-M. Szeimies,  The AK-CT002 Study Group , 
  • Pages: 137-146
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

See also the Commentary by Hauschild

Treatment with 311-nm ultraviolet B enhanced response of psoriatic lesions in ustekinumab-treated patients: a randomized intraindividual trial

P. Wolf,  W. Weger,  F.J. Legat,  T. Posch-Fabian,  A. Gruber-Wackernagel,  M. Inzinger,  W. Salmhofer,  A. Hofer, 
  • Pages: 147-153
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

See also the Commentary by Calzavara-Pinton

Therapeutics

Treatment of severe pemphigus with a combination of immunoadsorption, rituximab, pulsed dexamethasone and azathioprine/mycophenolate mofetil: a pilot study of 23 patients

M. Kasperkiewicz,  I. Shimanovich,  M. Meier,  N. Schumacher,  L. Westermann,  J. Kramer,  D. Zillikens,  E. Schmidt, 
  • Pages: 154-160
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

Tumescent liposuction in lipoedema yields good long-term results

W. Schmeller,  M. Hueppe,  I. Meier-Vollrath, 
  • Pages: 161-168
  • First Published: 09 August 2011
Open Access

Prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of cellulitis (erysipelas) of the leg: results of the U.K. Dermatology Clinical Trials Network’s PATCH II trial

U.K Dermatology Clinical Trials Network’s PATCH Trial Team , 
  • Pages: 169-178
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

See also the Commentary by Chosidow and Le Cleach

Efficacy of biologics in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

K. Reich,  A.D. Burden,  J.N. Eaton,  N.S. Hawkins, 
  • Pages: 179-188
  • First Published: 12 September 2011

Practical experience of ustekinumab in the treatment of psoriasis: experience from a multicentre, retrospective case cohort study across the U.K. and Ireland

P.M. Laws,  A.M. Downs,  R. Parslew,  B. Dever,  C.H. Smith,  J.N. Barker,  B. Moriarty,  R. Murphy,  B. Kirby,  A.D. Burden,  S. McBride,  A.V. Anstey,  S. O’Shea,  N. Ralph,  C. Buckley,  C.E.M. Griffiths,  R.B. Warren, 
  • Pages: 189-195
  • First Published: 20 September 2011

Concise communications

Repigmentation of leucotrichia in vitiligo with noncultured cellular grafting

E.Y. Gan,  N. van Geel,  B.K. Goh, 
  • Pages: 196-199
  • First Published: 25 July 2011

Filaggrin mutations are associated with recurrent skin infection in Singaporean Chinese patients with atopic dermatitis

S.C.S. Cai,  H. Chen,  W.-P. Koh,  J.E.A. Common,  H.P. van Bever,  W.H.I. McLean,  E.B. Lane,  Y.C. Giam,  M.B.Y. Tang, 
  • Pages: 200-203
  • First Published: 25 July 2011

Correlation between lipoprotein(a) and lipid peroxidation in psoriasis: role of the enzyme paraoxonase-1

G. Ferretti,  T. Bacchetti,  A. Campanati,  O. Simonetti,  G. Liberati,  A. Offidani, 
  • Pages: 204-207
  • First Published: 25 July 2011

Effect of a preceding laser dermabrasion on the outcome of combined therapy with narrowband ultraviolet B and potent topical steroids for treating nonsegmental vitiligo in resistant localizations

W. Bayoumi,  E. Fontas,  L. Sillard,  F. Le Duff,  J.-P. Ortonne,  P. Bahadoran,  J.-P. Lacour,  T. Passeron, 
  • Pages: 208-211
  • First Published: 09 August 2011

Correspondence

Sweet syndrome associated with sporotrichosis

D.F.S. Freitas,  A.C.F. Valle,  T. Cuzzi,  L.G.P. Brandão,  R.M. Zancope-Oliveira,  M.C.G. Galhardo, 
  • Pages: 212-213
  • First Published: 28 June 2011

Mild staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: an underdiagnosed clinical disorder

T. Hubiche,  M. Bes,  L. Roudiere,  F. Langlaude,  J. Etienne,  P. Del Giudice , 
  • Pages: 213-215
  • First Published: 05 July 2011

Phenotypic analysis in a case of hydroa vacciniforme-like eruptions associated with chronic active Epstein–Barr virus disease of γδ T cells

C. Tanaka,  M. Hasegawa,  M. Fujimoto,  K. Iwatsuki,  T. Yamamoto,  K. Yamada,  K. Kawa,  Y. Saikawa,  A. Toga,  S. Mase,  T. Wada,  K. Takehara,  A. Yachie, 
  • Pages: 216-218
  • First Published: 05 July 2011

Novel adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette, subfamily A, member 12 (ABCA12) mutations associated with congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma

S. Fukuda,  T. Hamada,  N. Ishii,  S. Sakaguchi,  K. Sakai,  M. Akiyama,  H. Shimizu,  K. Masuda,  K. Izu,  K. Teye,  D. Tsuruta,  T. Karashima,  T. Nakama,  S. Yasumoto,  T. Hashimoto, 
  • Pages: 218-221
  • First Published: 05 July 2011

Iatrogenic androgenetic alopecia in a male phenotype 46XX true hermaphrodite

S.H. Paik,  H.H. Cho,  H.C. Jeon,  S.J. Jo,  O.S. Kwon, 
  • Pages: 221-222
  • First Published: 05 July 2011

Sebaceous carcinoma arising at a chronic candidiasis skin lesion of a patient with keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness (KID) syndrome

Y. Kaku,  H. Tanizaki,  M. Tanioka,  J. Sakabe,  A. Miyagawa-Hayashino,  Y. Tokura,  Y. Miyachi,  K. Kabashima, 
  • Pages: 222-224
  • First Published: 20 July 2011

Are these patients indeed resistant to treatment with C1 inhibitor concentrate?

L. Varga,  G. Füst,  H. Farkas, 
  • Pages: 225-226
  • First Published: 20 July 2011

Optimizing the shave excision technique to aid accurate histological diagnosis

J. Hafiji,  W. Hussain,  B. Tallon,  P. Salmon, 
  • Pages: 226-227
  • First Published: 20 July 2011

The profilaggrin N-terminal domain is absent in pityriasis rotunda

K. Yoneda,  R.B. Presland,  T. Demitsu,  T. Shimizu,  Y. Kubota, 
  • Pages: 227-229
  • First Published: 20 July 2011

A case of paraneoplastic pemphigus associated with triple malignancies in combination with antilaminin-332 mucous membrane pemphigoid

H. Yamada,  Y. Nobeyama,  K. Matsuo,  T. Ishiji,  T. Takeuchi,  S. Fukuda,  T. Hashimoto,  H. Nakagawa, 
  • Pages: 230-231
  • First Published: 20 July 2011

Association of systemic psoriasis therapies and incidence of myocardial infarction

J.J. Wu,  J.C. Channual,  F. Dann, 
  • Page: 232
  • First Published: 04 October 2011

Association of systemic psoriasis therapies and incidence of myocardial infarction: reply from authors

K. Abuabara,  H. Lee,  A.B. Kimball, 
  • Page: 233
  • First Published: 03 October 2011

Clear duct tape is not duct tape: reply from authors

S. Gibbs,  C.S. Kwok,  R. Holland, 
  • Pages: 233-234
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

News and Notices

News and Notices

  • Pages: 234-235
  • First Published: 27 December 2011

Abstracts

British Society for Paediatric Dermatology 26th Annual Symposium and AGM, Nottingham, U.K., 11–12 November 2011

  • Pages: e1-e9
  • First Published: 27 December 2011