Search for dissertations about: "Venerology"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 93 swedish dissertations containing the word Venerology.

2. 6. Skin barrier responses to moisturizers

   Author : Izabela Buraczewska; Hans Törmä; Marie Lodén; Berit Berne; Magnus Lindberg; Ehrhardt Proksch; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; skin barrier function; moisturizers; long-term treatment; transepidermal water loss; gene expression; skin pH; lipids; urea; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

   Abstract : Moisturizers are used in various types of dry skin disorders, but also by people with healthy skin. It is not unusual that use of moisturizers is continued for weeks, months, or even years. READ MORE

4. 7. Gold allergy : In vitro studies using peripheralblood mononuclear cells

   Author : Jenny Clifford; Per Hultman; Karin Cederbrant; Chris Anderson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

   Abstract : Positive patch test reactions to gold are commonly seen in dermatology clinics, but it is veryunusual for the patients to actually have any clinical symptoms. It is also common with irritantreactions that are not linked to adaptive immunity. READ MORE

5. 8. Towards a broader use of phototesting : in research, clinical practice and skin cancer prevention

   Author : Magnus Falk; Chris Anderson; Karin Wårdell; Olle Lärkö; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Phototesting; divergent beam; skin cancer prevention; self-reading; minimal erythema dose; sun protection behaviour; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

   Abstract : In western societies, skin cancer incidence has increased dramatically over recent decades, due predominantly to increased sun exposure habits. Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and individual light sensitivity of the skin constitute two important factors affecting the risk for skin cancer development. READ MORE

6. 9. Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors and Biological Effects of HER-directed Molecules on Skin Epithelialization

   Author : Sofi Forsberg; Ola Rollman; Arne Östman; Anders Vahlquist; Eva Hagforsen; Gunnar Kratz; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

   Abstract : Human skin forms a biologically active barrier and maintains vital protective functions through continuous regeneration of cells within its outermost layer, the epidermis. In healthy skin, renewal of epithelial cells is a tightly regulated process in which the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR or HER1) and its various ligands are involved. READ MORE

7. 10. Pamoplantar Pustulosis. Pathogenetic Studies with Special Reference to the Role of Nicotine

   Author : Eva Hagforsen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; Palmoplantar pustulosis; smoking; sweat gland apparatus; neuropeptides; non-neuronal cholinergic system; nicotinic receptor antibodies; autoimmune disease; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Dermatology and Venerology; dermatologi och venereologi;

   Abstract : Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic disease of unknown pathogenesis. Most of the patients were smokers. High prevalence of a number of autoimmune diseases was observed among the patients (thyroid disease 14%, gluten intolerance 8%, diabetes type 1 3%). Eosinophils and neutrophils were found in large numbers in the pustules. READ MORE