Cannabinoids interaction with transient receptor potential family and implications in the treatment of rosacea.

With the recent interest in medical marijuana, research into cannabinoids is regaining wider attention. Cannabinoids are collectively a group of active compounds that can be produced by animals (endocannabinoids), plants (phytocannabinoids), or synthetically. By acting on a number of different receptors like cannabinoids receptors and transient receptor potential ion channel family, cannabinoids are known to modulate cutaneous inflammation, pain, and itch.

Trends in the incidence of Merkel cell carcinoma in Victoria, Australia, between 1986 and 2016.

Background/objectives: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a highly invasive cutaneous malignancy. The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence and trends of MCC in Victoria, Australia, between 1986 and 2016.

Methods: Population-based, descriptive analysis of Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) data.

The role of radiotherapy in the management of non-melanoma skin cancer.

The global incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer continues to increase as the global population ages with the highest incidence in the world occurring in Australian and New Zealand patients. There are numerous treatment options available for non-melanoma skin cancer patients of which radiotherapy is an efficacious and versatile tissue preserving non-surgical (or medical) option. In patients where excision may not be an option (medically/technically inoperable) or considered less ideal (e.

Assessment of attitudes towards sun-protective behaviour in Australians: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards sun protection measures in a sample of Australian adults.

Methods: A multicentre, cross-sectional study was undertaken during 2014 using a population-based survey of 416 individuals over the age of 18. The knowledge, behaviour and attitudes towards sun protection measures in this group of adults were assessed.

The influence of age and gender in knowledge, behaviors and attitudes towards sun protection: a cross-sectional survey of Australian outpatient clinic attendees.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding sun protection in different age groups and between men and women.

Method: A multicenter cross-sectional study using a population-based survey of 416 individuals over the age of 18 years was undertaken during 2014.

Results: Of individuals aged 18-30 years, 94% had experienced at least one episode of sunburn in the previous year.

Phototherapy for the treatment of cutaneous graft versus host disease.

Graft versus host disease (GvHD) occurs in half the patients who receive allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is a major contributor for the morbidity and mortality in these patients. Immunosuppressant therapy cannot suppress all the manifestations of GvHD and new ways of treating the condition are needed. The focus of this review is the treatment of cutaneous GvHD through phototherapy.