Kava-induced dermatitis: A detailed histopathological analysis.

Kava induced dermatitis has been reported in previous case series, however the histology has rarely been described. This case report details an erythematous eruption associated with Kava ingestion and the associated folliculocentric sebaceous inflammation found on histological analysis.

Bullous pemphigoid in adolescence, a rare demographic.

Bullous pemphigoid is rarely seen in adolescence, and its presentation, clinical course, and treatment can differ to that found in other age groups. We present a case of bullous pemphigoid in a 16-year-old with features of koebnerisation and oral mucosal involvement and provide a brief review of paediatric bullous pemphigoid.

Development of cutaneous sarcoidosis during treatment with tumour necrosis alpha factor antagonists.

The use of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) antagonists is increasing in the field of dermatology. These agents have been used for multiple inflammatory and immune skin conditions, but most notably, psoriasis. Adverse effects of anti-TNF-α agents have been reported, including the paradoxical development of sarcoidosis.

A case of mosaic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders. The clinical manifestations are heterogeneous and usually generalised. We present a case of mosaic EDS, an extremely rare variant.

Effect of inflammation on positive margins of basal cell carcinomas.

Background/objectives: The use of preparations such as imiquimod in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma is well accepted. Imiquimod induces interferon-alpha, other cytokines, antigen-presenting cells and innate immunity, against tumour cells. The current study investigated whether the inflammation induced from a surgical procedure could have a similar effect on removing residual tumour after an excision.