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St Helens and Knowsley Hospital Staff - Publications pre April 2024

Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata

Introduction Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia that represents a form of follicular lichen planus. Case Presentation We describe a case of coexisting diffuse LPP and female pattern hair loss masquerading as diffuse alopecia areata in a 32-year-old female. Discussion In complex cases such as this, dermoscopy-guided..

Published: 25/03/2024
Authors: Meah N

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The Alopecia Areata Severity and Morbidity Index (ASAMI) Study

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

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Delayed diagnosis of a scaling genodermatosis

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

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Switching between tofacitinib and baricitinib in alopecia areata: A review of clinical response

  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

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Trichorrhexis nodosa improving with oral minoxidil: a case report

  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

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Cross-specialty identification of the JAK1 inhibitor trial agent filgotinib as a potential therapy for alopecia areata

  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

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An intertriginous hyperpigmented macular eruption

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

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Signposts to the Promised Land in Alopecia Areata

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

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Signposts to the Promised Land in Alopecia Areata

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

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Athena speciality certificate examination case for cyclical angioedema in a young female

  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

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Athena Speciality Certificate Examination case for cutaneous allergy

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

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Advances in hair growth

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

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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia survey of severity assessment methods in routine clinical practice

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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Dermatology COVID-19 Registries: Updates and Future Directions

  Freeman, EE; Meah, N et al. (2021). Dermatology COVID-19 Registries: Updates and Future Directions. Dermatologic Clinics. 39 (4), 575-585

Published: 12/10/2021
Authors: Meah N

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