Dermatology Journal Articles

• A Risk Model for Development of Subsequent Primary Melanoma Using demographic, phenotypical, histopathological, sun exposure and genomic risk factors, the authors present a risk prediction model for the development of subsequent primary melanomas.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 03, 2020
• Eye Comfort and Reconstruction of an Upper Eyelid Defect This case report introduces a technique for total upper eyelid reconstruction that achieves eye comfort without the use of postoperative eye drops.
  ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery, July 01, 2020
• Active Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Breast Cancer The authors discuss the management of active pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient with breast cancer.
  Wounds, June 30, 2020
• Smoking, Socioeconomic Status, and Cutaneous Melanoma Are smokers less likely to develop melanoma than non-smokers? This study sought to investigate the association of smoking and socioeconomic status on the incidence and survival of melanoma.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 26, 2020
• Dermatomyositis: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Dermatomyositis is both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This primer presents a review of its pathophysiology with a focus on myositis-specific autoantibodies and their associated phenotypes.
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, June 26, 2020
• COVID-19 State Guidelines on Elective Surgery In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states have issued recommendations regarding elective surgeries. How should plastic and reconstructive surgeries proceed?
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), June 25, 2020
• A Lateral Orbital Flap for Lateral Canthal Reconstruction In this report, the authors describe the successful application of a lateral orbital flap in the repair of a lateral canthus defect.
  ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery, June 24, 2020
• An Anti-Wrinkle Diet Combats Oxidation and Inflammation Can a nutritional strategy combat skin aging? This paper examines the current research on the impact of diet and nutrition on skin aging and makes suggestions for an "anti-wrinkle" diet.
  Skin Therapy Letter, June 23, 2020
• Topical Delgocitinib in Patients With Chronic Hand Eczema Review the results of a Phase IIa study on the use of delgocitinib ointment, a novel pan-Janus kinase inhibitor, in patients with chronic hand eczema.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 19, 2020
• Liposuction Treatment of a Subacute Morel-Lavallee Lesion Can these lesions be successfully treated with liposuction? This article presents a case.
  Wounds, June 16, 2020
• Quality of Life and Psychological Impact in the Photodermatoses Photodermatoses cause a range of distressing and potentially disfiguring symptoms. How is quality of life and psychological health impacted in patients with these photosensitive conditions?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 12, 2020
• Oncologist Discussions of Genomic Tests and Treatment Costs Genomic testing and related cancer treatments can be expensive. How often do oncologists have these cost discussions with patients?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, June 11, 2020
• Earlobe Reconstruction With an Anterior Postauricular Flap In this case, the authors describe a method of earlobe reconstruction using an anteriorly based postauricular flap.
  ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery, June 09, 2020
• Factors Associated With Death From Thin Melanoma What characteristics of thin melanomas might serve as predictors of high risk of mortality?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 05, 2020
• Biological Mesh With TNP in Complex Abdominal Wounds Patients with complex abdominal wounds treated with this combination realized improvements in wound healing and no adverse effects.
  Wounds, June 02, 2020
• Rise in Murine Typhus in Galveston County, Texas, USA, 2018 The incidence of murine typhus is on the rise. What factors may account for the increase in reported cases in one Texas county?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, June 01, 2020
• Atopic Dermatitis and its Relation to Food Allergy Are those with atopic dermatitis more likely to develop food allergies?
  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, June 01, 2020
• Mitigation of Postsurgical Scars Using Lasers: A Review What role do lasers have in the treatment of postsurgical scars? This review explores the potential value.
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), June 01, 2020
• Brodalumab in Obese and Nonobese Patients With Psoriasis Does obesity have any impact on the response to therapy and safety of brodalumab in patients with psoriasis?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, May 29, 2020
• Swelling of the Ear Lobe As a Manifestation of Lyme Disease This case describes an unusual dermatologic presentation of Lyme disease, borrelial lymphocytoma, which is rare in the US but more common in Europe.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, May 29, 2020