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BMC Dermatology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of skin disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
BMC Dermatology (ISSN 1471-5945) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, Scopus, EMBASE and Google Scholar.
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BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :8
Keloids show apparent autosomal dominant inheritance amongst families of African and South Asian ancestry, with differences in their physical location, although additional study of affected families is required to confirm these observations.
BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :5
Streptococcal infection in psoriasis patients with the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-Cw0602 genotype may induce or worsen inflammatory responses in the disease, but the nature of the HLA-streptococcal interaction remains unclear.
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Professional use of the internet among Saudi Arabian dermatologists: a cross-sectional survey Khalid M AlGhamdi BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :10 (16 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Volumizing effects of a smooth, highly cohesive, viscous 20-mg/mL hyaluronic acid volumizing filler: prospective European study Klaus Hoffmann, the Juv BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :9 (27 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Description of familial keloids in five pedigrees: evidence for autosomal dominant inheritance and phenotypic heterogeneity Jason A Clark, Maria L Turner, Lillian Howard, Horia Stanescu, Robert Kleta, Jeffrey B Kopp BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :8 (28 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Role of the EGF +61A>G polymorphism in melanoma pathogenesis: an experience on a large series of Italian cases and controls Milena Casula, Mauro Alaibac, Maria A Pizzichetta, Riccardo Bono, Paolo A Ascierto, Ignazio Stanganelli, Sergio Canzanella, Grazia Palomba, Edoardo Zattra, The Italian Melanoma Intergroup (IMI), Giuseppe Palmieri BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :7 (22 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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A population-based survey on tanning bed use in Germany Franziska U B BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :6 (20 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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HLA-Cw*0602 associates with a twofold higher prevalence of positive streptococcal throat swab at the onset of psoriasis: a case control study Lotus Mallbris, Katarina Wolk, Fabio S BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :5 (29 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Prevalence and characteristics of aquagenic pruritus in a young African population TA Salami, SO Samuel, KC Eze, E Irekpita, E Oziegbe, MO Momoh BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :4 (17 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Evaluation of the in vitro skin permeation of antiviral drugs from penciclovir 1% cream and acyclovir 5% cream used to treat herpes simplex virus infection Nathalie Hasler-Nguyen, Donald Shelton, Gilbert Ponard, Marlene Bader, Martina Schaffrik, Pascal Mallefet BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :3 (2 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Nonlinear modeling of venous leg ulcer healing rates Matthew Cardinal, Tania Phillips, David E Eisenbud, Keith Harding, Jonathan Mansbridge, David G Armstrong BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :2 (31 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Mutation analysis of the Gadd45 gene at exon 4 in atypical fibroxanthoma Akio Sakamoto, Shizuka Akieda, Yoshinao Oda, Yukihide Iwamoto, Masazumi Tsuneyoshi BMC Dermatology 2009, 9 :1 (7 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Russell bodies in a skin biopsy: a case report Joanne Verheij, Elisabeth H Jaspars, Paul van der Valk, Lawrence Rozendaal Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3 :108 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Late-onset erythromelalgia in a previously healthy young woman: a case report and review of the literature Shobhana Gaur, Thomas Koroscil Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3 :106 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Radiation recall dermatitis with soft tissue necrosis following pemetrexed therapy: a case report Christian Spirig, Aurelius Omlin, Giannicola D'Addario, Klaus-Dieter Loske, Philipp Esenwein, Jan HENNING Geismar, Thomas Ruhstaller Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3 :93 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Telomere shortening may be associated with human keloids Bruna De Felice, Robert R Wilson, Massimo Nacca BMC Medical Genetics 2009, 10 :110 (28 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Microstructure and mineral composition of dystrophic calcification associated with the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies Naomi Eidelman, Alan Boyde, Andrew J Bushby, Peter GT Howell, Jirun Sun, Dale E Newbury, Frederick W Miller, Pamela G Robey, Lisa G Rider Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11 :R159 (26 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Nonclassical yellow nail syndrome in six-year-old girl: a case report Filiz Cebeci, Muge Celebi, Nahide Onsun Cases Journal 2009, 2 :165 (24 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ]
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The role of Probiotics in allergic diseases Sonia Michail Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2009, 5 :5 (22 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ]
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Papular xanthomas and erosive arthritis in a 3 year old girl, is this a new MRH variant? Catalina Matiz, Polly J Ferguson, Andrea Zaenglein, Brandt Groh, Catherine April Bingham Pediatric Rheumatology 2009, 7 :15 (8 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Efficacy of antibiotic therapy for SAPHO syndrome is lost after its discontinuation: an interventional study Gunter Assmann, Olaf Kueck, Timm Kirchhoff, Herbert Rosenthal, Jan Voswinkel, Michael Pfreundschuh, Henning Zeidler, Annette D Wagner Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11 :R140 (21 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ] [Cited on BioMed Central ]
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Is the association between acne and mental distress influenced by diet? Results from a cross-sectional population study among 3775 late adolescents in Oslo, Norway Jon A Halvorsen, Florence Dalgard, Magne Thoresen, Espen Bjertness, Lars Lien BMC Public Health 2009, 9 :340 (16 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ] [F1000 Medicine ]
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