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Importance Current measures of alopecia areata (AA) severity, such as the Severity of Alopecia Tool score, do not adequately capture overall disease impact. Objective To explore factors associated with AA severity beyond scalp hair loss, and to support the development of the Alopecia Areata Severity and Morbidity Index (ASAMI). Evidence..
Published: | 07/02/2024 |
Authors: | Meah N |
Description A man in his early 60s presented to the dermatology clinic with a lifelong history of dry, scaling skin. He had congenital deafness but no other medical problems. He had received a diagnosis of ichthyosis vulgaris several years ago and was treating the condition with topical emollients. Further questioning..
Published: | 17/05/2023 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Al-Jubouri M, Meah N |
Kazmi, A; Moussa, A; Meah, M et al. (2023). Switching between tofacitinib and baricitinib in alopecia areata: A review of clinical response. Journal of the American Acadamy of Dermatology. epub 05 April. [Online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.03.041 [Accessed 28 April 2023]]
Published: | 04/04/2023 |
Authors: | Meah N |
McFeely, O; Meah, N; Sinclair, R; Wall, D. (2023). Trichorrhexis nodosa improving with oral minoxidil: a case report. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. epub 19 Jan. [Online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llad019 [Accessed 21 February 2023]
Published: | 19/01/2023 |
Authors: | Meah N |
Fagan, N; Doherty, Meah, N; Sinclair, R; Wall, D. (2022). Cross-specialty identification of the JAK1 inhibitor trial agent filgotinib as a potential therapy for alopecia areata. British Journal of Dermatology. epub 25 Nov. [Online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljac103 [Accessed 21 February 2023]
Published: | 25/11/2022 |
Authors: | Meah N |
Abstract A 23-year-old woman presented with a hyperpigmented intertriginous eruption unresponsive to topical steroids and to topical and systemic antifungals. Histopathological assessment demonstrated patchy inflammatory infiltrate at the demoepidermal junction with pigment incontinence. Harnett, C; Meah, N; Low, SE; Eustace, K. (2022). An intertriginous hyperpigmented macular eruption. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 47(12),..
Published: | 14/10/2022 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Meah N, Low SE, Eustace K |
Abstract Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease of the hair and nails. Although genotype alters the risk, the etiology remains unclear. AA typically presents as one or more hairless patches; however, full loss of scalp hair occurs in about 15% of patients (Cranwell et al., 2019; Ikeda, 1965). The relative ease in..
Published: | 18/09/2022 |
Authors: | Meah N |
Clinical Implications Costs associated with emerging therapies will require disease severity to be redefined. The Severity of Alopecia Tool score was not predictive of life quality. Patient-reported outcomes provide a more accurate depiction of diminished life quality. Wall, D; Rees, H; Bokhari, L; Meah, N; York, K; Sinclair, R. (2023). Signposts..
Published: | 18/09/2022 |
Authors: | Meah N |
Harnett, C; Drumm, C; Meah, N; Eustace, K. (2022). Athena speciality certificate examination case for cyclical angioedema in a young female. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. epub 11 April
Published: | 11/04/2022 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Meah N, Eustace K |
Abstract We present a case of cyclical periorbital angio-oedema, and highlight the appropriate investigations to support the clinical diagnosis of this rare dermatosis. Harnett, C; Drumm, C; Meah, N; Eustace, K. (2022). Athena Speciality Certificate Examination case for cutaneous allergy. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. epub 11 Apr
Published: | 11/04/2022 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Meah N, Eustace K |
Abstract Hair is a deeply rooted component of identity and culture. Recent articles in this series have focused on scientific evidence relating to hair growth and new insights into the pathogenesis and mechanism of hair loss. This article reviews emerging evidence that has advanced our understanding of hair growth in..
Published: | 12/01/2022 |
Authors: | Meah N |
Background Lack of validated and responsive outcome measures in the management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) significantly limits our ability to assess disease progression and treatment response over time. Objectives The aim of this study was to understand how FFA extent and progression is currently assessed in UK specialist centres,..
Published: | 21/11/2021 |
Authors: | Meah N |
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