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PubMed2000

Cutis verticis gyrata of the scalp in a patient with autosomal dominant insulin resistance syndrome.

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a rare disorder; it is characterized by thickening of the scalp which becomes raised to form ridges and furrows resembling the cerebral gyri. We report a case of CVG associated with the autosomal dominant insulin resistance syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by obesity, mild mental retardation, delayed puberty, acanthosis nigricans and hyperinsulinaemia. The association of CVG and autosomal dominant insulin resistance has not been previously described.

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PubMed2001

Dissecting folliculitis of the scalp with marginal keratitis.

We describe a young man with dissecting folliculitis of the scalp, who subsequently developed marginal keratitis. We are unaware of any previous reports of this association. The aetiology of dissecting folliculitis is thought to relate to abnormal follicular occlusion with subsequent suppuration, although an infective process has never been established. Marginal keratitis is postulated, but not proven, to be caused by an enhanced immune response to Staphylococcus aureus antigens. We suggest that a similar abnormal response to infection may be important in these two conditions. This case also highlights ocular complications which may occur in patients with dissecting folliculitis.

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PubMed2003

Giant lichenification of the scalp.

Lichenification is characterized clinically by thickening of areas of skin as a result of the itch-scratch cycle and therefore is seen in conditions associated with chronic pruritus. The characteristic feature of giant lichenification is the occurrence of tumour-like growths with a warty cribriform surface. We describe a renal transplant patient presenting with giant lichenification of the scalp following an attack of herpes zoster at the same site. Chronic pruritus following scalp dysaethesia secondary to herpes zoster was considered the most likely explanation for the occurrence of these lesions.

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PubMed2003

Scalp necrosis in temporal arteritis.

Giant cell arteritis is a systemic disease of the elderly which affects large and medium-sized arteries and which may occur in association with polymyalgia rheumatica. Scalp necrosis is a rare cutaneous complication of giant cell arteritis, and this dermatological presentation is not commonly reported.1-4 Giant cell arteritis should be considered in all elderly patients with scalp ulceration. We describe two patients who presented in this manner.

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PubMed2003

Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (Haberland syndrome) with bilateral cutaneous and visceral involvement.

Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, or Haberland syndrome, is a rare congenital neurocutaneous disease. It is characterized clinically by unilateral lipomatous hamartomata of the scalp, eyelid, and outer globe of the eye, ipsilateral porencephalic cysts with cortical atrophy, cranial asymmetry, marked developmental delay and mental retardation. This syndrome should be distinguished from other mosaic neurocutaneous phenotypes such as as Delleman syndrome, Schimmelpenning syndrome, Goltz syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome and Proteus syndrome. Here we report a case of Haberland syndrome with bilateral involvement which underscores the extreme heterogeneity of clinical presentation of this and related syndromes.

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PubMed2001

Towards the eradication of head lice: literature review and research agenda.

Head lice infestation is a public health issue. In the effort to compile an evidence-base about the physiology, detection, treatment, effects and management strategies of head lice infestations we reviewed current literature. This literature signalled significant evidence gaps and these gaps provide incentives for further research. Our conclusions from the literature are that parents of children are responsible for head lice detection and treatment but have varying access to advice about how best to treat this condition. Concern is exacerbated by misconceptions surrounding the circumstances of infestation. Head lice are a low priority for health professionals in Australia, whereas parents and teachers believe the problem necessitates greater attention. It is important to provide a unified evidence-based approach to good information. It is timely for health care professionals to re-examine and prioritize this public health issue. They should research and work collaboratively towards the eradication of head lice.

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PubMed2001

Head lice infestation: bug busting vs. traditional treatment.

The two main methods of managing head lice infestation in the UK are head lice lotions and bug busting; there is no conclusive evidence as to which of these methods is most effective. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the bug busting method with lotion. A pilot study in the form of a randomized controlled trial involving two semi-rural general practices was used. Thirty children aged 4-16 years were randomly assigned to two intervention groups. After initial dry combing to detect the presence of head lice, one group was treated with phenothrin lotion. The bug busting group received combing using special combs provided in the bug busting pack and hair conditioner. The main outcome measure was the number of adult live lice and nymphs at day 14. On day 14 in the bug busting group, total eradication of head lice had occurred in eight children; in the lotion group, total eradication had occurred in two children (P=0.052); number needed to treat 2.5 (95% CI: 2.19-2.81). These results suggest that bug busting performed by nurses in a controlled situation is an effective method of managing head lice infestation.

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