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Background The use of patient-reported outcome measures in electronic format has been increasing. However, these formats are usually not validated or compared with the original paper-based formats, so there is no evidence that they are completed in the same way. Objectives To compare the conventional paper version with a web-based application ( iPad®) version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index ( DLQI) to assess equivalence of scores. Methods The study employed a randomized crossover design using a within-subjects comparison of the two formats of the questionnaire. International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research ( ISPOR) guidelines were followed. Participants aged over 18 years with any confirmed skin condition were recruited from a teaching hospital dermatology outpatient clinic. Expected intraclass correlation coefficient ( ICC) was 0·9 (α = 0·05). Results A total of 104 patients were recruited, median age 53·5 years (interquartile range 37·3-67·8; 43% male). The ICC showed high concordance between the total DLQI scores from paper and iPad versions ( ICC 0·98; 95% confidence interval 0·97-0·99). Patients took a median of 78 s to complete the electronic version and 73 s for paper ( P = 0·008): 76% preferred the electronic version and perceived completion to take a shorter time. Conclusions There is high concordance and thus equivalence between the iPad and paper versions of the DLQI, with an ICC of 0·98, and a clear patient preference for the iPad version. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The field of dermatology is experiencing the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), from mobile applications (apps) for skin cancer detection to large language models like ChatGPT that can answer generalist or specialist questions about skin diagnoses. With these new applications, ethical concerns have emerged. In this scoping review, we aimed to identify the applications of AI to the field of dermatology and to understand their ethical implications. We used a multifaceted search approach, searching PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar for primary literature, following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidance. Our advanced query included terms related to dermatology, AI and ethical considerations. Our search yielded 202 papers. After initial screening, 68 studies were included. Thirty-two were related to clinical image analysis and raised ethical concerns for misdiagnosis, data security, privacy violations and replacement of dermatologist jobs. Seventeen discussed limited skin of colour representation in datasets leading to potential misdiagnosis in the general population. Nine articles about teledermatology raised ethical concerns, including the exacerbation of health disparities, lack of standardized regulations, informed consent for AI use and privacy challenges. Seven addressed inaccuracies in the responses of large language models. Seven examined attitudes toward and trust in AI, with most patients requesting supplemental assessment by a physician to ensure reliability and accountability. Benefits of AI integration into clinical practice include increased patient access, improved clinical decision-making, efficiency and many others. However, safeguards must be put in place to ensure the ethical application of AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the summaries of papers on dermatology presented at the main plenary sessions. The National Health Service (NHS) Plan 2000 proposed the development of specialist general practitioners (GPs) to take referrals from other GPs in specialties including dermatology. The NHS Modernization Agency Action on Dermatology program funded pilot site studies of dermatology GPwSI, services and preliminary results were encouraging. By the end of 2005, all referrals from primary care will be performed electronically using a referral template. Currently only a proportion of referrals are electronic, allowing comparison with established paper referrals.

The article presents the summaries of the papers presented at the Historical Archive Symposium. The Nikolsky sign is one of the first diagnostic terms the trainee dermatologist learns for assessing a bullous disease. However, little is known about the life and work of the prominent Russian dermatologist Pyotr Vasilyevich Nikolsky himself. Nikolsky was born in 1858 in Usman in the Tambov gubernatorial region of Russia. Epidemiological studies have always played an important part in dermatology. No other disease has linked the triad of geographic distribution, genetic predisposition and prevalence more so than Behçet's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers.

The article presents the summaries of papers related to dermatological surgery. The reported frequencies of dermatological malignancies in Great Britain population suggests an incidence of 125 basal cell carcinomas, 27 squamous cell carcinomas and 7 malignant melanomas per 100 000. Another study reports that the number of patients attending the researchers' melanoma screening clinic since its inception in 1997 has increased fourfold. This is in contrast to the number of melanomas diagnosed, which has remained constant. During that time, 15000 patients have attended and 500 melanomas have been diagnosed; 18 melanomas have been missed.

The article presents the summaries of papers on dermatology presented at the Registrars Symposium. The longest follow-up study of oral retinoids for disorders of keratinization (DOK) up to now is 10 years. The aim of the study was to assess long-term disease response and side-effects in a cohort of patients with DOK, who were among the first in the world to commence oral retinoids 25 years ago.

The article presents the summaries of papers on clinicopathological cases related to dermatology. Congenital melanocytic naevi occur in 0.6-1.6% of newborns, but the exact incidence of giant congenital melanocytic naevi within the paediatric population is unknown. These rare cutaneous hamartomas of naevomelanocytes, often defined as a lesion, 20cm in diameter, are usually covered with hair. Soft tissue sarcomas are rare and both dermatologists and surgeons are unlikely to encounter many during their career. It is thus essential that physicians remain alert to these tumours as they behave aggressively.

The article presents the summaries of papers related to paediatric dermatology. Atopic dermatitis (AD) accounts for at least 15% of referrals to secondary care dermatology, often requiring multiple visits and occupying much valuable time and resources. The researchers audited the usefulness of two quality-of-life measures, the Infants Dermatitis Quality of Life index (IDQOL) and Dermatitis Family Impact (DFI), which are easy to use in a routine clinical setting. A retrospective study on allergic contact dermatitis in children was conducted in Great Britain. 503 children were identified who had undergone patch testing consecutively in the reserchers' department between the years 1995 and 2004. This represents the largest study of children who have undergone patch testing in Great Britain.

The article presents the summaries of papers related to photodermatology. Patients with systemic psoralen sensitization need to wear adequate eye protection for the day of ingestion of psoralen. A comparative assessment of the ultraviolet radiation transmission of sunglasses for patients receiving photochemotherapy. A simplified method for checking patient eyewear for suitability for systemic psoralen ultraviolet A (PUVA) uses a suitably filtered detector to measure the transmission of UVA from a hand/foot PUVA unit. However, not all units have the equipment or expertise to be able to treat patientsown glasses routinely for suitability for use after PUVA therapy.

Presents summaries of several papers on photodermatology. Study of postinflammatory cutaneous hyper-reactivity syndrome; Determination of the action spectra needed to provoke erythema; Case study of xeroderma pigmentation with no skin cancer.

Presents summaries of several papers on dermatology. Study on the use of wet wrap in moderate atopic eczema; Hormone replacement therapy for women previously treated for malignant melanoma; Asymptomatic carriage of dermatophytes in contacts of patients with tinea capitis.

Summarizes research papers on clinico-pathological dermatologic cases, compiled as of 2002. 'Atypical erthrokeratoderma associated with a novel chromosomal translocation,' by S.A. Holme, D. Kelsel, F.R. Hinde and C. Moss; 'A silver suntan?,' by J.M.L. White, A.M. Powell, K. Brady and R. Russell-Jones; 'A new case of X-linked dominant chondrodysplasia punctata,' by S.L. Simpson-Dent, L. Izatt and others.

Summarizes research papers on dermatology, compiled as of 2002. 'Genes and environment in the expression of naevi in adults: Sunbed use is associated with high naevus counts,' by V. Bataille, P. Sasieni and others; 'Nodular melanoma: Patients' perceptions of presenting features and implications for early detection,' by A.J. Chamberlain, L. Fritschi and J.W. Kelly.

Summarizes research papers on contact dermatitis submitted to the British Contact Dermatitis Group, as of 2002. 'Which allergens should be in the additional series used for patch-testing?,' by C.S. Macfarlane, A.D. Morris, B. Statham, C. Green and J.S.C. English; 'House dust mite--a useful addition to the facial series,' by A.D. Morris, C.S. Macfarlane and J.S.C. English.

Summarizes research papers on dermatology, compiled as of 2002. 'Trial of vaccination with recombinant vaccinia virus expressing HPV 16 E6 and E7 for high grade vulval intraepithelial neoplasia,' by P. Baldwin, N. Coleman and others; 'A cost-effectiveness rationale for the selection of antimicrobial therapy in acne: A randomized controlled trial,' by M. Ozolins, E.A. Eady, A. Avery and others.

Summarizes research papers on dermatopathology submitted to the British Society for Dermatopathology, as of 2002. 'Analysis of dendritic cell populations in lichen sclerosis,' by J.A. Rozario, B. Jasani and others; 'Naevus or melanoma cells?,' by C.B. Muldoon and K. Blessing; 'Is malignant melanoma more common and aggressive in organ transplant recipients,' by V.L. Brown, C.A. Harwood and others.

Summarizes research papers on dermatology submitted to the British Photodermatology Group, as of 2002. 'Evaluation of patients who present with an exposed site dermatosis,' by I. Coutts, S. Shaw, D. Orton and S. George; 'Provocation testing in polymorphic light eruption using fluorescent ultraviolet A and UVB lamps,' by S.Das, J.J. Lloyd, D. Walshaw and P.M. Farr.

Presents the summaries of papers presented to the British Society for Dermapathology during the 81st Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists held in Cardiff, Wales on July 3-7, 2001. Sentinel lymph node sampling in malignant melanoma; Apocrine carcinoma of the skin; Deep penetrating nevus.

Presents the summaries of papers on clinico-pathological cases in dermatology presented during the 81st Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists held in Cardiff, Wales on July 3-7, 2001. Subcutaneous infection with Scytalidium dimidiatum; Late-onset erythropoietic protoporphyria; Paraneoplastic pemphigus associated with Castleman's tumor.

Relates the summaries of papers on photodermatology presented to the British Photodermatology Group meeting held during the 81st Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists in Cardiff, Wales on July 3-7, 2001. Guidelines for topical photodynamic therapy; Review of patients with idiopathic solar urticaria; Epidermal cell DNA damage and repai in vivo in skin cancer cases.

Presents the summaries of papers on dermatology presented at the Registrar's Forum during the 81st Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists held in Cardiff, Wales on July 3-7, 2001. Effect of environmental exposures on genes determining variation in nevus density; Comparison between narrow-band with broadband ultraviolet B for psoriasis.

Presents the summaries of papers on dermatology presented during the main plenary session at the 81st Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists held in Cardiff, Wales on July 3-7, 2001. Thiopurine methyltransferase screening prior to azathioprine treatment; Treatment of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis with azathioprine; Mycophenolate mofetil in immunoglobullous disease.

The article presents summaries related to studies in dermatology in Great Britain. Medical students from the country conducted a survey to evaluate final year medical students' experience of dermatology. Another study conducted a retrospective review on the use of azathioprine in a childhood population over an 8-year period. Furthermore, a retrospective study on all skin surgical specimens processed by the teaching hospital hispathology department for 3-month period is conducted.

The article presents research summaries related to dermatological surgery in Great Britain. It includes an evaluation among doctors if they informed their patients on their level of training in skin surgery before performing a practical procedure. In another study, pulsed dye laser treatment has been depicted to have a low incidence of adverse events. Moreover, a case series on the results of treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa having carbon dioxide laser is presented.

The article presents research summaries related to dermatopathology in Great Britain. In one of the studies, it aims to increase the awareness of prototheca wickerhamii which causes neutropenic sepsis after a chemotherapy. Another study reports a case of histiocyctic sarcoma having secondary skin involvement and a presumed primary in the lung. Furthermore, a case report on symplastic haemangioma which is developing on a background of chronic leg ulcer is given.

The article presents several summaries related to health studies in the Great Britain. It has been proven that there is growing risk of skin cancer with the use of artificial tanning devices. On the hand, the prevalence of and characteristic of polymorphic light eruption (PLE) in a larger cohort of the healthy British population has been assessed. Moreover, a case report concerning solar urticaria with a carrier state for erythropoietic protoporphyria is presented.

Presents summaries of studies on dermatology that will be presented at a meeting of the British Contact Dermatitis Society. Outbreak of contact dermatitis in an opiate manufacturing plant; Effect of topical tacrolimus on nickel contact dermatitis elicitation reactions; Contact dermatitis to tetrahydrocurcumin in commercial antiageing cream.

Presents summaries of clinico-pathological cases of dermatology. Discussion on eosinophilic panniculitis which is an unusual cutaneous complication of insulin therapy; Case study of intraoral mycosis fungoides in a 9-year-old boy; Study of bullous subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus with toxic epidermal necrolysis-like expression.

Presents summaries of studies on dermatology that were presented at the British Society for Dermatopathology. Dermatopathological aspects of female pattern hair loss; Diagnosis of vulval intraepithelial neoplasia; Pathological diversity of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Presents summaries of several studies on dermatology. Study on lymphatic vessel growth and metastasis in malignant melanoma; Mycosis fungoides in children; Treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris through pulsed dye laser.

Presents summaries of studies on dermatology which will be presented at the meeting of the British Society for Dermatological Surgery. Treatment of eccrine porocarcinoma with Mohs' micrographic surgery; Side-to-side closure of small midline wounds of the lower nasal dorsum; Evaluation of cooling methods in laser-assisted hair removal.

Presents summaries of several studies which will be presented at the Franco-British Paediatric Dermatology Meeting. Possibility of association of lymphomatoid papulosis of childhood with mycosis fungoides; Study of leishmania tropica infection in children; Treatment of idiopathic pyoderma gangrenosum in infancy with infliximab.

Introduction Alopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring alopecia with an estimated global prevalence of 2% and limited data on the efficacy of current treatment. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) provide recommendations based on best available evidence. It is unclear how many AA CPGs are available globally. Aim To systematically search for and identify CPGs on AA and to critically appraise their quality using validated tools. Methods We performed a literature search to identify CPGs published between October 2014 and April 2021, using the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Guidelines International Network, Emergency Care Research Institute guidelines trust, Australian CPGs, Turning Research Into Practice database and DynaMed. The systematic review was conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework. Three critical appraisal tools were used: Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument, Lenzer's red flags and United States Institute of Medicine's (IOM) criteria of trustworthiness. Results In total, six AA CPGs from seven manuscripts (one CPG was in two parts published in separate papers) were included. The majority (four of six) of the CPGs focused on treatment. Four CPGs (total of five papers) were in English and two CPGs were only available in the original language (one Russian and one Japanese). All AA CPGs demonstrated low quality in several domains in the AGREE II appraisal, including stakeholder involvement and applicability, with the latter being deemed the worst domain for all CPGs, with an average of 29%. The mean (SD) number of Lenzer's red flags for the included CPGs was 3.4 (1.5) out of a total of 8 possible red flags, while the IOM criteria showed 1.6 (0.8) 'fully met' criteria and 3.1 (1.2) 'not met' out of a total of 9 criteria. Conclusion We found a limited number of AA CPGs, all of which had significant methodological deficiencies. We encourage guideline development groups to use validated checklists/tools to develop reliable and trustworthy CPGs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A five-year review of quality of reporting of research using clinician surveys in high-ranked dermatology journals Dear Editor, Surveys of clinicians play a pivotal role in dermatology research, including to determine expert opinion, identify areas of uncertainty in clinical practice, define research priorities, investigate feasibility and explore areas of clinical equipoise. This study is a systematic analysis of methodological rigour and quality of reporting of research articles using clinician surveys in the dermatological literature. [Extracted from the article]

An editorial is presented, in which the author discusses nurturing Sir William Osler's legacy through supporting dermatology journal clubs. it mentions presentation of a research paper and then an in-depth discussion and critical appraisal of its findings. it also mentions promotion of active discussion around articles published in the periodical.

A letter to the editor is presented that discusses risk of bias in the papers and letters reporting dermatological randomized controlled trials.

Presents several abstracts of research papers related to dermatology published in the July 2004 issue of "British Journal of Dermatology." "Initial Diagnoses Compared With Final Diagnoses in 1949 Women With Vulva Burning," by H. E. Lotery, A. Saftlas and R. P. Galask; "In Vivo Evidence for Increased Oxidative Stress in Lichen Sclerosus," by C. S. Sander, I. Ali, D. Dean, J. J. Thiele and F. Wonjnarowska; "A Modified Two-Step Treatment for Actinomycetomas," by M. Ramam, R. Bhat, T. Garg, V. K. Sharma, R. Ray, M. K. Singh, U. Banerjee and C. Rajendran.

Presents several abstracts of research papers related to dermatology published in the July 2004 issue of "British Journal of Dermatology." "Accelerated Telomere Erosion During Cutaneous T Cell-Mediated Inflammation," by J. R. Reed, M. Vukmanovic-Stejic, J. Cook, J. Fletcher, C. H. Orteu, M. Salmon, P. Beverley M. H. A. Rustin and A. N. Akbar; "Twenty-Five Years' Experience of Prenatal Diagnosis for Severe Inherited Skin Disorders," by H. Fassihi, G. H. S. Ashton, P. J. C. Dopping-Hepenstal, J. E. Denyer, C. H. Rodeck, J. E. Mellerio, R. A. J. Eady and J. A. McGrath; "Apolipoprotein E Polymorphisms and Psoriasis," by E. Campalani, M. Allen, D. Fairhurst, H. Young, D. Burden, C. Griffiths, M. Crook, J. Barker and C. Smith.

Presents several abstracts of research papers related to clinico-pathological cases in dermatology published in the July 2004 issue of "British Journal of Dermatology." "Two Cases of Cutaneous CD30+ Lymphoproliferative Disorder," by M. O'Kane, J. Barry, M. McMenamin, P. Daly and L. Barnes; "Primary Cutaneous CD30+ T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder Following Cardiac Transplantation in a 15-Year-Old Boy With Netherton's Syndrome," by R. P. Katugampola, A. Y. Finlay, J. I. Harper, S. Dojcinov and T. S. Maughan; "Lues Maligna," by K. M. T. Watson, J. R. Salisbury and D. Creamer.

The purpose of education and training in dermatology ranges from increasing knowledge and skills to improving confidence or enhancing patient outcomes. Specification of the purpose of the education and training is vital so that evaluation can be aligned to purpose, and thus provide evidence on effectiveness. Further, the quality and quality improvement of education and training can be enhanced by a careful specification of how they are expected to achieve their purpose. Multiple theories and methods can be used to evaluate both the process and the outcome of education and training. In this paper, we summarize some of these and focus particularly on the use of behavioural science to evaluate education and training. We illustrate these theories and methods with an example in dermatology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A response from the author of the article about the development of critically appraised topic (CAT) related to dermatological practice in the previous issue is presented.

The article presents abstracts of medical research related to dermatology. They include "Dermatological workload: primary versus secondary care," "Genetic variation across the methotrexate metabolic pathway and its influence upon treatment outcomes in patients with psoriasis" and "Diagnosis and management of cutaneous side-effects in patients receiving treatment based on epidermal growth factor blockade."

The article presents abstracts of medical research related to dermatology. They include "Reduced prevalence of polymorphic light eruption in skin cancer patients," "Medium dose ultraviolet A1 phototherapy for the treatment of sclerotic skin diseases" and "Congenital erythropoietic porphyria: a novel mutation."

The article presents abstracts of medical research related to dermatological surgery. They include "Dermatoscope use and disinfection in the dermatology department of a university teaching hospital," "Impact of introducing dermatoscopy into a teaching hospital skin tumour clinic on melanoma diagnosis over a 4-year period: retrospective analysis" and "A randomized study comparing tissue conservation in conventional vs. Mohs' surgery of basal cell carcinoma."

The article presents abstracts of medical research related to dermatology. They include "Visceral leishmaniasis presenting cutaneously in Kaposi's sarcoma," "Ferguson-Smith type multiple keratoacanthomas with vulval involvement" and "Intrafamilial phenotypic variability of dominant and recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa resulting from a novel glycine substitution, p.G1770S, in type VII collagen."

The article presents abstracts of medical research related to dermatology. They include "A concise history of the inorganic elements in the treatment of cutaneous conditions," "Dr Robert Prosser White: a pioneer of occupational dermatology" and "Will the thalidomide tragedy repeat itself in the U.K. with the increasing availability of isotretinoin? A history of teratogenic drugs in dermatology."

Several abstracts of the articles on dermatology are presented including "Appointment of a paediatric eczema nurse reduces inpatient admissions for atopic eczema," by S.J. Brown, S.N. Leech, F.J. Eccleston and A.E.M. Taylor, "Does latex allergy have a role in the severity of atopic dermatitis," by M. Valve and "Laser hair removal is safe and well tolerated in children under 16 years old," by S.F. Rajpar, J. Hague and A. Abdullah.

Several abstracts of the articles on dermatology are presented including "Clinical and photobiological characteristics of patients with photosensitive psoriasis," K.J. Rutter, L.F. Cotterell, M.M. Brownrigg, R.E.B. Watson, R.J.G. Chalmers, C.E.M. Griffiths and L.E. Rhodes, "Sunscreens: composition and labelling of currently available products," by S.Wahie, J.J. Lloyd and P.M. Farr and "Is photoinvestigation of children worthwhile?," by T.C. Ling, M. Rizwan and L.E. Rhodes.

Presents several abstracts on photodermatology published in the July 2004 issue of "British Journal of Dermatology." "Can a Positive Photopatch Test Be Induced by Subclinical Irritancy or Allergy Plus Suberythemal Ultraviolet Exposure?," by P. E. Beattie, N. J. Traynor, J. A. Woods, R. S. Dawe, J. Ferguson and S. H. Ibbotson; "The Green Tea Polyphenol (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate and Green Tea Can Protect Human Cellular DNA From Ultraviolet and Visible Radiation-Induced Damage," by N. Morley, T. Clifford, L. Salter, S. Campbell, D. Gould, A. Pye and A. Curnow; "A Comparison of Narrowband (TL-01) Ultraviolet B-Induced Erythemal Response at Different Body Sites," by K. S. Leslie, E. Lodge and J. J. Garioch.

Presents several abstracts related to dermatological surgery published in the July 2004 issue of "British Journal of Dermatology." "Prospective Audit to Correlate Surgical and Histological Margins for Excision of Basal Cell Carcinomas," by D. Singh, L. Gauden, R. Warren and G. R. Sharpe; "Preoperative Skin Surface Condition as a Predictor of Postoperative Wound Infection," by S. C. Weatherhead and C. M. Lawrence; "Laser Treatment of Lymphangiomata," by J. K. Soo, P. S. Mortimer N. Watkins and C. C. Harland.