Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology
Rare Diseasesindex

 Research on other skin diseases    

This webpage features our research for other skin conditions including rare diseases
 

This page summarises research not otherwise described elsewhere. We are particularly interested in rare diseases. The evidence-base for such diseases is often poor as relatively few people are affected, making performing clinical trials difficult.  However, we have found that by taking a broad collaborative approach, supported by the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network ( UK DCTN), such difficulties can be overcome. 

Information for all of our other research projects is detailed in the table below.

Some projects previously listed here have moved. Please see the web pages for blistering diseases or genital conditions for research related to these conditions. 

All Projects

ProjectDescriptionFundingStatus
Acne Isotretinoin Dosing study (ACNE-ID) Looking at different ways of dosing a tablet drug for severe acne called isotretinoin. NIHR HTA
151318

Ongoing
Acne Care Online study (ACO) Development and testing on a website/app to support self-management of acne. NIHR PGfAR 202852

Ongoing
Spironolactone for Adult Female Acne (SAFA) study To find out whether spironolactone tablets help women with acne or spots. NIHR HTA 16/13/02

Published

Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Evaluation Study (THESEUS)

 Looking to answer questions that were identified as priority areas for Hidradenitis Suppurativa NIHR HTA 17/98/01 Published

Vaccine Response On/Off Methotrexate (VROOM)

 To find out if a 2 week break in methotrexate improves COVID vaccine response in people with inflammatory conditions. NIHR 134607 Published

Is vaccination against COVID-19 associated with psoriasis or eczema flare?

 To find out if COVID vaccination worsens psoriasis or eczema. NIHR 203121 Published

Developing diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (DIPSOC)

 To develop diagnostic criteria for children who have psoriasis. NIHR DRF 2016-09-083 Published
Skin care intervention in Nurses (SCIN) study  A study looking at reducing the occurrence of hand dermatitis among nurses working in the National Health Service.  NIHR HTA 11/94/01  Published
Study of Treatments for Pyoderma Gangrenosum Patients (STOP GAP) trial  A study that compared the use of prednisolone and ciclosporin for the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum. NIHR PGfAR RP-PG-0407-10177 Published
Effective Verrucae Treatment (EVerT)  A trial compare the clinical effectiveness of cryotherapy versus salicylic acid for the treatment of plantar warts NIHR HTA 05/513/02 Published
Antimicrobial therapy in acne: a randomised controlled trial A trial to determine the relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of five of the most commonly used antimicrobial preparations for treating mild to moderate facial acne in the community  NIHR HTA Published
Eye protection during dermatological surgery: prospective observational study A Prospective, observational study in a UK hospital skin surgery suite which assessed dermatological surgery procedures and operations. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Published 

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