Research

Intranasal White Petrolatum Research

‘Intranasal white petrolatum to reduce postoperative infections in dermatologic surgery’

New Zealand has the highest rate of skin cancers in the world which leads to a large number of skin excisions. About 30-40% of the population carry a bacterium known as Staphylococcus aureus. Carriage of this bacterium has been shown to increase the risk of surgical wound infections by up to eight times. Earlier studies have assessed the effectiveness of a topical antibiotic, mupirocin to eradicate carriage of Staphylococcus aureus. Unfortunately, this method has been complicated by bacterial resistance and allergic skin reactions. In this study, we want to see whether applying white petrolatum (Vaseline) is effective for eradicating nasal carriage of staphylococcus aureus and reducing wound infections in dermatologic surgery. If proven to be effective, this simple method may be a safe and economic method to reduce the incidence of wound infections in dermatologic surgery.

Any queries regarding this study please contact:

Wendy Thomas, Research Co-Ordinator

wendyt@skincentre.com

This most recent research project being undertaken by the Skin Centre doctors can be found by clicking the link below:

BCC – impact of waiting time for elective surgery

‘Growth of skin cancers around the eye – the impact of waiting time for elective surgery’

An observational study to determine the impact of waiting time for elective surgery on the growth rate of Basal Cell Carcinomas (a type of skin cancer) in patients with periocular (around the eye) basal cell carcinoma. We would like to assess how fast basal cell carcinomas grow whilst patients are waiting for surgery on an elective basis.

The possibilities that can occur whilst observing these skin cancers are:

  • No change in size
  • Increase in size
  • Reduction in size

This is an observation of what happens in the public hospital system compared to a private practice. No intervention will be done. We aim to observe patients over a 9-12 month period. The observation will be done at baseline and secondly at the time of surgery. The difference in sizes will be documented.

Published Literature

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Research 2023

 

Salmon, Paul J M et al. “How We Do It: Buried Cartilage Grafts to Prevent Contraction and Preserve Normal Anatomical Shape in Reconstruction of Surgical Defects of the Anterior Pinna.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 49,6 (2023): 626-628. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003798

 

Brown, Alistair C et al. “A Challenging Defect of the Upper Nasal Bridge and Upper Nasal Sidewall.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 49,4 (2023): 403-405. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003714

 

Seine, A J et al. “Repair of a Large Lateral Forehead and Temple Defect.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 49,2 (2023): 189-191. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003495

 

King, Brandon J et al. “Identifying risk controls for future advanced brain-computer interfaces: A prospective risk assessment approach using work domain analysis.” Applied ergonomics vol. 111 (2023): 104028. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104028

 

Hopkinson, Mark et al. “A new method for segmentation and analysis of bone callus in rodent fracture models using micro-CT.” Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society vol. 41,8 (2023): 1717-1728. doi:10.1002/jor.25507

 

Hulme, Adam et al. “Testing the reliability of accident analysis methods: a comparison of AcciMap, STAMP-CAST and AcciNet.” Ergonomics, 1-21. 31 Jul. 2023, doi:10.1080/00140139.2023.2240048

 

Cheek, Colleen et al. “Experience-based codesign approach to improve care in Australian emergency departments for complex consumer cohorts: the MyED project protocol, Stages 1.1-1.3.” BMJ open vol. 13,7 e072908. 5 Jul. 2023, doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072908

 

Read, G J M et al. “Managing the risks associated with technological disruption in the road transport system: a control structure modelling approach.” Ergonomics, 1-17. 5 Jul. 2023, doi:10.1080/00140139.2023.2226850

 

Salmon, Paul. “Large Volume Breast Fat Transfer: A Procedure Achievable Entirely Under Tumescent Anesthesia.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 49,7 (2023): 715-716. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003827

 

Stevens, Erin L et al. “Understanding complexity in a safety critical setting: A systems approach to medication administration.” Applied ergonomics vol. 110 (2023): 104000. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104000

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Research 2022

Beltrami, Eric J et al. “Artificial intelligence in the detection of skin cancer.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology vol. 87,6 (2022): 1336-1342. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.08.028

 

Bartolo, Nicole D et al. “Identification and Prioritization of PET Neuroimaging Targets for Microglial Phenotypes Associated with Microglial Activity in Alzheimer's Disease.” ACS chemical neuroscience vol. 13,24 (2022): 3641-3660. doi:10.1021/acschemneuro.2c00607

 

Bartolo, Nicole D et al. “Identification and Prioritization of PET Neuroimaging Targets for Microglial Phenotypes Associated with Microglial Activity in Alzheimer's Disease.” ACS chemical neuroscience vol. 13,24 (2022): 3641-3660. doi:10.1021/acschemneuro.2c00607

 

Sultana, Sadia et al. “Redox-Mediated Inactivation of the Transcriptional Repressor RcrR is Responsible for Uropathogenic Escherichia coli's Increased Resistance to Reactive Chlorine Species.” mBio vol. 13,5 (2022): e0192622. doi:10.1128/mbio.01926-22

 

Brown, Alistair C et al. “A review of the evidence for Mohs micrographic surgery. Part 2: basal cell carcinoma.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 47,10 (2022): 1794-1804. doi:10.1111/ced.15266

 

Lopatto, David et al. “Student Attitudes Contribute to the Effectiveness of a Genomics CURE.” Journal of microbiology & biology education vol. 23,2 e00208-21. 16 May. 2022, doi:10.1128/jmbe.00208-21

 

Waring, Ashley L et al. “Meta-Analysis of Immune Induced Gene Expression Changes in Diverse Drosophila melanogaster Innate Immune Responses.” Insects vol. 13,5 490. 23 May. 2022, doi:10.3390/insects13050490

 

Seine, A J et al. “A rare cutaneous tumour.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 47,4 (2022): 791-794. doi:10.1111/ced.15050

 

Thompson, Charles F et al. “Avian eggshell coloration predicts shell-matrix protoporphyrin content.” Canadian journal of zoology vol. 100,2 (2022): 77-81. doi:10.1139/cjz-2021-0134

 

Boylan, Conor T et al. “Evaluation of Intraoperative Triamcinolone Injection or Primary Lobe Tacking (Pexing) Sutures for Preventing Pincushioning in Bilobed Transposition Flaps.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 48,2 (2022): 191-194. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003348

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Research 2021

Salmon, Paul J M et al. “How We Do It: Buried Cartilage Grafts to Assist in Autologous Skin Grafting.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 47,12 (2021): 1663-1664. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003271

 

Heraganahally, Subash S et al. “Utility and outcomes among Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients requiring domiciliary oxygen therapy in the regional and rural Australian population.” The Australian journal of rural health vol. 29,6 (2021): 918-926. doi:10.1111/ajr.12782

 

Ryan, Sarah M et al. “Drosophila p38 MAPK interacts with BAG-3/starvin to regulate age-dependent protein homeostasis.” Aging cell vol. 20,11 (2021): e13481. doi:10.1111/acel.13481

 

O'Connell, Francis et al. “Reduced pain perception in patients with schizophrenia; A missed case of hand fracture.” The American journal of emergency medicine vol. 49 (2021): 440.e1-440.e3. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2021.04.080

 

Pourmand, Ali et al. “A practical review of buprenorphine utilization for the emergency physician in the era of decreased prescribing restrictions.” The American journal of emergency medicine vol. 48 (2021): 316-322. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2021.06.065

 

Mortimer, Nathan T et al. “Extracellular matrix protein N-glycosylation mediates immune self-tolerance in Drosophila melanogaster.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America vol. 118,39 (2021): e2017460118. doi:10.1073/pnas.2017460118

 

Chun Wong, Junie Li, and Paul J Salmon. “Use of Bridge Flaps for Primary Closure of Donor Sites of Interpolated Forehead Flaps.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 47,1 (2021): 145-146. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002242

 

Seine, Adrian J et al. “A baseline patch test series for New Zealand.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 62,4 (2021): 489-495. doi:10.1111/ajd.13673

 

 

El-Khayat, Rami H et al. “Subclinical Extension of Basal Cell Carcinoma Involving the Distal Nose: A Subtype Analysis.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 47,3 (2021): 408-410. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002663

 

Kr, Pooja et al. “The S1A protease family members CG10764 and CG4793 regulate cellular immunity in Drosophila.” microPublication biology vol. 2021 10.17912/micropub.biology.000370. 22 Feb. 2021, doi:10.17912/micropub.biology.000370

 

Trainor, Jordann E et al. “Immune Cell Production Is Targeted by Parasitoid Wasp Virulence in a Drosophila-Parasitoid Wasp Interaction.” Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 10,1 49. 8 Jan. 2021, doi:10.3390/pathogens10010049

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Research 2020

Mather, Ben R et al. “Intraplate volcanism triggered by bursts in slab flux.” Science advances vol. 6,51 eabd0953. 16 Dec. 2020, doi:10.1126/sciadv.abd0953

 

Sykes A. Wlodek C. Trickey A. Clayton G. Oakley A. Growth rate of clinically diagnosed superficial basal cell carcinoma and changes in dermoscopic features over time. Australasian Journal of Dermatology. Accepted for publication May 2020. Doi: 10.1111/ajd.13352.

 

Hartley, Katherine et al. “Scleredema in the setting of Rheumatoid Arthritis.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 61,1 (2020): e110-e111. doi:10.1111/ajd.13136

 

Mortimer, Niall et al. “Transcriptome profiling in adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology vol. 41 (2020): 160-166. doi:10.1016/j.euroneuro.2020.11.005

 

Fazzari, Pietro et al. “Cortical distribution of GABAergic interneurons is determined by migration time and brain size.” Development (Cambridge, England) vol. 147,14 dev185033. 22 Jul. 2020, doi:10.1242/dev.185033

 

Ryan, Sarah M et al. “Evolutionarily conserved transcription factors drive the oxidative stress response in Drosophila.” The Journal of experimental biology vol. 223,Pt 14 jeb221622. 20 Jul. 2020, doi:10.1242/jeb.221622

 

Sargent, Luke et al. “G-OnRamp: Generating genome browsers to facilitate undergraduate-driven collaborative genome annotation.” PLoS computational biology vol. 16,6 e1007863. 4 Jun. 2020, doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007863

 

Hodges, Kara E et al. “Connecting the dots: avian eggshell pigmentation, female condition and paternal provisioning effort.” Biological journal of the Linnean Society. Linnean Society of London vol. 130,1 (2020): 114-127. doi:10.1093/biolinnean/blaa002

 

Alvarado, Gloria et al. “Bioinformatic analysis suggests potential mechanisms underlying parasitoid venom evolution and function.” Genomics vol. 112,2 (2020): 1096-1104. doi:10.1016/j.ygeno.2019.06.022

 

Lopatto, David et al. “Facilitating Growth through Frustration: Using Genomics Research in a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience.” Journal of microbiology & biology education vol. 21,1 21.1.6. 28 Feb. 2020, doi:10.1128/jmbe.v21i1.2005

 

Nelson, Toby et al. “Refining the "Pin-Point Technique" for Pexing Sutures in Facial Reconstructive Surgery.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 46,1 (2020): 135-136. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000001873

 

Salmon, Paul J M. “Bridge Flaps: A Hybrid Family of Bipedicled Flaps for the Forehead, Temple, and Scalp: Experience With 103 Cases.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 46,7 (2020): 890-896. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002241

Sykes, Adrian Jonathan et al. “Growth rate of clinically diagnosed superficial basal cell carcinoma and changes in dermoscopic features over time.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 61,4 (2020): 330-336. doi:10.1111/ajd.13352

 

Sykes, Adrian Jonathan et al. “Scurvy secondary to dietary restrictions for renal calculi.” Internal medicine journal vol. 50,7 (2020): 886-888. doi:10.1111/imj.14901

 

Kim, Yena et al. “Digital ulcerations in anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis: Complete resolution following treatment with cyclophosphamide.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 61,2 (2020): e251-e252. doi:10.1111/ajd.13220

 

Kim Y. Sykes A. Tunget N. Cheng H. Digital ulcerations in anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis: Complete resolution following treatment with cyclophosphamide. Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 2020;61(2):e251-e252. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13220. Epub 2019 Dec 23

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Research 2019

Botha, Verona E et al. “Periorbital desmoplastic squamous cell carcinoma.” Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) vol. 38,3 (2019): 240-243. doi:10.1080/01676830.2018.1490438

 

Mortimer, Niall et al. “Dissociation of impulsivity and aggression in mice deficient for the ADHD risk gene Adgrl3: Evidence for dopamine transporter dysregulation.” Neuropharmacology vol. 156 (2019): 107557. doi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.02.039

 

El-Khayat, R H et al. “The conchal bowl donor site for full-thickness skin graft reconstruction of nasal ala surgical defects: a comprehensive review, approach and outcomes of 81 cases over 10 years.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 181,3 (2019): 638-639. doi:10.1111/bjd.17988

 

Salmon, Paul Jm et al. “Bridge flap repair of the lower limb: A hybrid alternative to the keystone.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 60,3 (2019): 224-227. doi:10.1111/ajd.13071

 

Saha, M et al. “Sporadic pemphigus foliaceus and class II human leucocyte antigen allele associations in the white British and Indo-Asian populations in the UK.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 44,3 (2019): 290-294. doi:10.1111/ced.13774

 

Dalla Vecchia, Elisa et al. “Cross-species models of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder: lessons from CNTNAP2, ADGRL3, and PARK2.” Psychiatric genetics vol. 29,1 (2019): 1-17. doi:10.1097/YPG.0000000000000211

 

Sykes A. Britton H. Ballantyne J. Cheng H. Scurvy secondary to dietary restrictions for renal calculi. Accepted for publication by Internal Medicine Journal in November 2019. Doi: 10.1111/(ISSN)1445-5994

 

 

Sykes, Adrian Jonathan et al. “Rosai-Dorfman disease masquerading as an isolated cutaneous nodule.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 60,4 (2019): 326-327. doi:10.1111/ajd.13067

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Research 2018

Salmon, Paul J M. “Forehead Defect With Periosteal Loss.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 44,1 (2018): 115-119. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000000914

 

Salmon, Paul Jm, and Rami H El-Khayat. “Bridge flap repair for central nasal dorsum defect.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 59,4 (2018): 328-329. doi:10.1111/ajd.12768

 

Pla, Ramon et al. “Dlx1 and Dlx2 Promote Interneuron GABA Synthesis, Synaptogenesis, and Dendritogenesis.” Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991) vol. 28,11 (2018): 3797-3815. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhx241

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Research 2017

Leung, Wilson et al. “Retrotransposons Are the Major Contributors to the Expansion of the Drosophila ananassae Muller F Element.” G3 (Bethesda, Md.) vol. 7,8 2439-2460. 7 Aug. 2017, doi:10.1534/g3.117.040907

 

Trofimov, Alexander et al. “Postnatal LPS Challenge Impacts Escape Learning and Expression of Plasticity Factors Mmp9 and Timp1 in Rats: Effects of Repeated Training.” Neurotoxicity research vol. 32,2 (2017): 175-186. doi:10.1007/s12640-017-9720-2

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Research 2016

Ong, Suyin et al. “Utility of the quadrilobe flap for repairing defects of the nasal tip.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 57,3 (2016): 216-8. doi:10.1111/ajd.12461

 

Tropea, Daniela et al. “Expression of nuclear Methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (Mecp2) is dependent on neuronal stimulation and application of Insulin-like growth factor 1.” Neuroscience letters vol. 621 (2016): 111-116. doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2016.04.024

 

Pini, Giorgio et al. “Illness Severity, Social and Cognitive Ability, and EEG Analysis of Ten Patients with Rett Syndrome Treated with Mecasermin (Recombinant Human IGF-1).” Autism research and treatment vol. 2016 (2016): 5073078. doi:10.1155/2016/5073078

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Research 2015

Schachtner, Logan T et al. “Drosophila Shep and C. elegans SUP-26 are RNA-binding proteins that play diverse roles in nervous system development.” Development genes and evolution vol. 225,6 (2015): 319-30. doi:10.1007/s00427-015-0514-3

 

Mortimer, Neil J et al. “Reconstruction of defects of the posterior pinna.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 41,8 (2015): 968-71. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000000413

 

Mortimer, Nathan J et al. “A web-based personally controlled health management system increases sexually transmitted infection screening rates in young people: a randomized controlled trial.” Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA vol. 22,4 (2015): 805-14. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocu052

 

Antonacci, Simona et al. “Conserved RNA-binding proteins required for dendrite morphogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans sensory neurons.” G3 (Bethesda, Md.) vol. 5,4 639-53. 10 Feb. 2015, doi:10.1534/g3.115.017327

 

Laranjo, Liliana et al. “The influence of social networking sites on health behavior change: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA vol. 22,1 (2015): 243-56. doi:10.1136/amiajnl-2014-002841

 

Tan, E et al. “Growth of periocular basal cell carcinomas.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 172,4 (2015): 1002-7. doi:10.1111/bjd.13470

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Research 2014

Vrailas-Mortimer, Alysia D et al. “p38 MAP kinase regulates circadian rhythms in Drosophila.” Journal of biological rhythms vol. 29,6 (2014): 411-26. doi:10.1177/0748730414555183

 

Timm, Christian et al. “Subduction of the oceanic Hikurangi Plateau and its impact on the Kermadec arc.” Nature communications vol. 5 4923. 17 Sep. 2014, doi:10.1038/ncomms5923

 

Tan, E et al. “Full-thickness skin grafts for surgical defects of the nasal ala - a comprehensive review, approach and outcomes of 186 cases over 9 years.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 170,5 (2014): 1106-13. doi:10.1111/bjd.12792

 

Tan E, Mortimer N, Salmon P. Full-thickness skin grafts for surgical defects of the nasal ala – a comprhensive review, approprach and outcomes of 186 cases over 9 years. Br J Dermatol. 2014 May;170(5):1106-13. doi:10.1111/bjd.12792.

 

Salmon, P J M. “Repair of the nasal sidewall.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 171 Suppl 2 (2014): 17-22. doi:10.1111/bjd.13205

 

Hafiji J, Hussain W, Salmon P. Mohs surgery spares orbicularis oris muscle optimising cosmetic and functional outcomes for tumours in the perioral location: a series of 407 cases and reconstructions by dermatologic surgeons. Br J Dermatol. 2014 Jun 28. doi: 10.1111/bjd.13218 [Epub ahead of print]

 

Braatvedt, Geoffrey D et al. “The clinical course of patients with type 2 diabetes presenting to the hospital with sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia.” Diabetes technology & therapeutics vol. 16,10 (2014): 661-6. doi:10.1089/dia.2014.0024

 

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Research 2013

Salmon, Paul, and Neil Mortimer. “Reconstruction of the upper lip.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 39,5 (2013): 789. doi:10.1111/dsu.12162

 

Salmon, Paul, and Neil Mortimer. “Reconstruction of the upper lip.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 39,5 (2013): 789. doi:10.1111/dsu.12162

 

Mortimer, N et al. “'Pin-point precision' for pexing sutures.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 169,2 (2013): 485-6. doi:10.1111/bjd.12342

 

Mortimer, N J et al. “Optimizing the transfer of split-thickness skin grafts from the donor to the recipient site using the 'moist gauze pick-up' technique.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 168,1 (2013): 215-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.11159.x

 

Mortimer, N J et al. “The utility of the 'temporary marginal lid suture' in facilitating Mohs surgery for tumours involving the eyelid.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 168,5 (2013): 1137-8. doi:10.1111/bjd.12153

 

Mortimer, N et al. “'Pin-point precision' for pexing sutures.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 169,2 (2013): 485-6. doi:10.1111/bjd.12342

 

Mortimer NJ, Salmon PJ, Hussain W. Optimizing the transfer of split-thickness skin grafts from the donor to the recipient site using the ‘moist gauze pick-up’ technique. Br J Dermatol. 2013 Jan;168(1):215-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.11159.x. No abstract available.

 

Mortimer NJ, Tan E, Hussain W, Salmon PJ. The utility of the ‘temporary marginal lid suture’ in facilitating Mohs surgery for tumours involving the eyelid. Br J Dermatol. 2013 May;168(5):1137-8. doi: 10.1111/bjd.12153. Epub 2013 Mar 21. No abstract available.

 

Hussain W, Salmon P, Hafiji J. Reply to: “The bilobed flap versus the AIRNS flap for repair of distal nose defects”. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013 Apr;68(4):685-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2012.11.040. No abstract available.

Mortimer, Nathan T. “Parasitoid wasp virulence: A window into fly immunity.” Fly vol. 7,4 (2013): 242-8. doi:10.4161/fly.26484

 

Lau, Annie Ys et al. “Social and self-reflective use of a Web-based personally controlled health management system.” Journal of medical Internet research vol. 15,9 e211. 23 Sep. 2013, doi:10.2196/jmir.2682

 

Mortimer, Nathan T et al. “Parasitoid wasp venom SERCA regulates Drosophila calcium levels and inhibits cellular immunity.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America vol. 110,23 (2013): 9427-32. doi:10.1073/pnas.1222351110

 

Goecks, Jeremy et al. “Integrative approach reveals composition of endoparasitoid wasp venoms.” PloS one vol. 8,5 e64125. 23 May. 2013, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0064125

 

Kacsoh, Balint Z et al. “Fruit flies medicate offspring after seeing parasites.” Science (New York, N.Y.) vol. 339,6122 (2013): 947-50. doi:10.1126/science.1229625

 

Lau, Annie Y S et al. “Consumers' online social network topologies and health behaviours.” Studies in health technology and informatics vol. 192 (2013): 77-81.

 

Mortimer, Nathan T, and Kenneth H Moberg. “The archipelago ubiquitin ligase subunit acts in target tissue to restrict tracheal terminal cell branching and hypoxic-induced gene expression.” PLoS genetics vol. 9,2 (2013): e1003314. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1003314

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Research 2012

Mortimer, Nathan T et al. “Mgat1-dependent N-glycosylation of membrane components primes Drosophila melanogaster blood cells for the cellular encapsulation response.” PLoS pathogens vol. 8,7 (2012): e1002819. doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1002819

 

Sykes, Adrian J et al. “A study of airline pilot morbidity.” Aviation, space, and environmental medicine vol. 83,10 (2012): 1001-5. doi:10.3357/asem.3380.2012

 

Hafiji J, Salmon P, Hussain W. The AIRNS flap: an alternative to the bilobed flap for the repair of defects of the distal nose. Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Oct;67(4):712-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2012.03.025. Epub 2012 Jun 8.

 

Hafiji, J et al. “Patient satisfaction with post-operative telephone calls after Mohs micrographic surgery: a New Zealand and U.K. experience.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 167,3 (2012): 570-4. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.11011.x

 

Hussain, W et al. “The utility of the 'book biopsy' in Mohs micrographic surgery.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 167,3 (2012): 701-3. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.10967.x

 

Hussain W, Hafiji, Salmon P. Frontalis-based island pedicle flaps for the single-stage repair of large defects of the forehead and frontal scalp. Dr J Dermatol. 2012 Apr;166(4):771-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.10700.x. Epub 2012 Mar 2.

 

Ong, Suyin, and Jonathan Bowling. “Melanotan-associated melanoma in situ.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 53,4 (2012): 301-2. doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.2012.00915.x

 

Ong, Suyin, and I H Coulson. “Diagnosis and treatment of calciphylaxis.” Skinmed vol. 10,3 (2012): 166-70.

 

Hussain W, Hafiji J, Salmon P. The Nasofacial Sulcus as a Primary Donor Site for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts of the Nasal Alar and Distal Nose Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb 6. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2012.02364.x. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.

 

Hussain W, Hafiji J, Salmon P. Optimising adherence of full-thickness skin grafts to the wound bed of the nasal alar with the “sandwich suture” . Br J Dermatol. 2012 Feb 6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.10879.x. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available

 

Hafiji J, Salmon P, Hussain W. Modifying the S-plasty to optimize a curvilinear scar. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2012 Mar;37(2):199-200. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2011.04223.x. No abstract available.

 

Hafiji J, Salmon P, Hussain W. Patient satisfaction with post-operative telephone calls after Mohs micrographic surgery: a New Zealand and U.K. experience. Br J Dermatol. 2012 Apr 23. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.11011.x. [Epub ahead of print]

 

Hafiji J, Hussain W, Salmon P et al. Optimizing the shave excision technique to aid accurate histological diagnosis. Br J Dermatol 2012; 166:226-7.

 

Hussain W,Tan E, Salmon PJ. Inferiorly based crescentic “sliding” cheek flaps for the reconstruction of paranasal surgical defects. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2):249-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02190.x. Epub 2011 Oct 10. No abstract available.

 

Hussain, Walayat et al. “Inferiorly based crescentic "sliding" cheek flaps for the reconstruction of paranasal surgical defects.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 38,2 (2012): 249-55. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02190.x

 

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Ong, S, and I H Coulson. “Legal claims in English dermatological practice.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 164,1 (2011): 217-9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10047.x

 

Ong, Suyin, and Ian H Coulson. “Normo-renal calciphylaxis: response to sodium thiosulfate.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology vol. 64,5 (2011): e82-4. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2010.08.005

 

Parry, Rhys et al. “Smokefree streets: a pilot study of methods to inform policy.” Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco vol. 13,5 (2011): 389-94. doi:10.1093/ntr/ntq250

 

Parry, Rhys et al. “Smokefree streets: a pilot study of methods to inform policy.” Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco vol. 13,5 (2011): 389-94. doi:10.1093/ntr/ntq250

 

W Hussain, N Mortimer,P Salmon. Optimizing outcomes in trilobed flap reconstruction for nasal tip defects. Dermatol Surg2011; 37:551.

 

Salmon PJ, Hussain W, Geisse JK, Grekin RC, Mortimer NJ Sclerosing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, an underemphasized locally aggressive variant: a 20-year experience. Dermatol Surg. 2011 May;37(5):664-70

 

C Gleeson, W Hussain, PJ Salmon .et sl. Local anaesthetic preparation in dermatological surgery: a labour and time-efficient approach. Br J Dermatol 2011; 164:888-90.

 

Hussain, Walayat et al. “Optimizing outcomes in trilobed flap reconstruction for nasal tip defects.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 37,4 (2011): 551. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.01919.x

 

Salmon, Paul J M et al. “Sclerosing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, an underemphasized locally aggressive variant: a 20-year experience.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 37,5 (2011): 664-70. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01850.x

 

Gleeson, C et al. “Local anaesthetic preparation in dermatological surgery: a labour- and time-efficient approach.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 164,4 (2011): 888-90. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10178.x

 

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Hussain, W et al. “Sterile adhesive tapes: 'reducing the tension' when operating alone.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 163,6 (2010): 1356-7. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10015.x

 

Tan, Eugene et al. “The nasal sidewall rotation flap: a workhorse flap for small defects of the distal nose.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 36,10 (2010): 1563-7. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01680.x

 

Salmon, Paul J et al. “Muscular hinge flaps: utility and technique in facial reconstructive surgery.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 36,2 (2010): 227-34. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01395.x

 

Mortimer, N J et al. “Regional nerve blockade prior to direct injection to achieve anaesthesia of the nasal ala.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 162,4 (2010): 819-21. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.09674.x

 

Hussain, W et al. “A 'D.I.Y.' nasal plug with airway: an alternative approach.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 162,5 (2010): 1141-2. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.09654.x

 

Hussain, W et al. “Galeal/periosteal flaps for the reconstruction of large scalp defects with exposed outer table.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 162,3 (2010): 684-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09584.x

 

Hussain, W et al. “Facilitating closure of surgical defects on the lower legs with a simple knee-bend.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 162,1 (2010): 215-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09520.x

 

Hussain, W et al. “The 'crossover' tip-stitch in O-T flap repair.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 162,1 (2010): 219-20. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09524.x

 

Tan, Eugene et al. “The nasal sidewall rotation flap: a workhorse flap for small defects of the distal nose.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 36,10 (2010): 1563-7. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01680.x

 

W Hussain, J Spreadborough,N Mortimer, P Salmon. Sterile adhesive tapes – ‘reducing the tension’ when operating alone. Br J Dermatol 2010; 163:1356-7

 

E Tan, N Mortimer, W Hussain, PJM Salmon. The Nasal Sidewall Rotation (NSR) flap: A workhorse flap for small defects of the distal nose. Dermatol Surg 2010; 36:1563-7.

 

N J Mortimer, W Hussain, M Sladden, PJM Salmon. Regional nerve blockade prior to direct injection to achieve anaesthesia of the nasal ala. Br J Dermatol 2010; 162:819-21.

 

W Hussain, NJ Mortimer, C Gleeson,PJM Salmon. A ‘D.I.Y’ nasal plug with airway: an alternative approach. Br J Dermatol2010; 162:1141-2.

 

W Hussain, NJ Mortimer, PJM Salmon, A Stanway. Galeal/periosteal flaps for the reconstruction of large scalp defects with exposed outer table.Br J Dermatol 2010; 162: 684-86.

 

Salmon PJ, Mortimer NJ, Hill SE. Muscular hinge flaps: utility and technique in facial reconstructive surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2010;36:227-234

 

Saha, Monika et al. “Pemphigus vulgaris in White Europeans is linked with HLA Class II allele HLA DRB1*1454 but not DRB1*1401.” The Journal of investigative dermatology vol. 130,1 (2010): 311-4. doi:10.1038/jid.2009.241

 

Salmon, P et al. “Surgical excision of skin cancer: the importance of training.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 162,1 (2010): 117-22. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09548.x

 

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Capon, F et al. “Genetic analysis of desmoglein 3 (DSG3) sequence variants in patients with pemphigus vulgaris.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 161,6 (2009): 1403-5. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09429.x

 

Hussain, W et al. “Optimizing technique in elliptical excisional surgery: some pearls for practice.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 161,3 (2009): 697-8. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09312.x

 

Salmon, Paul J. “Galeal hinge flaps.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 35,11 (2009): 1857; author reply 1857. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01306.x

 

Mortimer, Nathan T, and Kenneth H Moberg. “Regulation of Drosophila embryonic tracheogenesis by dVHL and hypoxia.” Developmental biology vol. 329,2 (2009): 294-305. doi:10.1016/j.ydbio.2009.03.001

 

W Hussain,NJ Mortimer, PJ Salmon. Optimising outcome in elliptical excisional surgery: some pearls for practice. Br J Dermatol 2009; 161(3):697-8.

 

W Hussain, P Salmon. Galeal hinge flaps. Dermatol Surg. 2009 Nov;35(11):1857

 

Hussain W, Mortimer NJ, Salmon PJ. Facilitating closure of surgical defects on the lower legs with a simple knee-bend. Br J Dermatol. 2009 Oct 26

 

Surgical excision of skin cancer: the importance of training. Br J Dermatol. 2009 Oct 10

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Research 2008

Mortimer, Nigel D, and John F Grant. “Evaluating the prospects for sustainable energy development in a sample of Chinese villages.” Journal of environmental management vol. 87,2 (2008): 276-86. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2006.10.027

 

Mortimer, Nigel D, and John F Grant. “Analysis of energy use in a sample of Chinese villages.” Journal of environmental management vol. 87,2 (2008): 268-75. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.11.023

 

Crichlow, Sharon M et al. “An unusual case of leg ulceration--quiz case.” Archives of dermatology vol. 144,3 (2008): 405-10. doi:10.1001/archderm.144.3.dof70020-a

 

Davis, R F et al. “The use of dietary manipulation in patients referred to a contact dermatitis clinic.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 158,3 (2008): 639-40. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08380.x

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Research 2007

Mortimer, Nathan T, and Kenneth H Moberg. “The Drosophila F-box protein Archipelago controls levels of the Trachealess transcription factor in the embryonic tracheal system.” Developmental biology vol. 312,2 (2007): 560-71. doi:10.1016/j.ydbio.2007.10.002

 

Hill, Sarah E et al. “Parotid fistula complicating surgical excision of a basal cell carcinoma: successful treatment with botulinum toxin type A.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 33,11 (2007): 1365-7. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2007.33293.x

 

Mortimer, Neil J et al. “Childhood sarcoidosis presenting with extensive cutaneous lesions, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and severe hypercalcaemia.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 48,4 (2007): 233-5. doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.2007.00393.x

 

Sladden, M J et al. “Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome as a complication of septic arthritis.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 32,6 (2007): 754-5. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2007.02483.x

 

Crichlow, S M et al. “A successful therapeutic trial of rituximab in the treatment of a patient with recalcitrant, high-titre epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 156,1 (2007): 194-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07596.x

 

Hill SE, Mortimer NJ, Hitchcock B, Salmon PJ. Parotid fistula complicating surgical excision of a basal cell carcinoma: successful treatment with botulinum toxin type Dermatol Surg. 2007 Nov; 33(11):1365-7

 

Salmon, Paul Jm et al. “Extremely high levels of melanoma in Tauranga, New Zealand: possible causes and comparisons with Australia and the northern hemisphere.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 48,4 (2007): 208-16. doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.2007.00388.x

 

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Research 2006

Elston, G E et al. “Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with azathioprine hypersensitivity.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 32,1 (2007): 52-3. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2006.02257.x

 

Suli, Arminda et al. “Netrin/DCC signaling controls contralateral dendrites of octavolateralis efferent neurons.” The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience vol. 26,51 (2006): 13328-37. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2858-06.2006

 

Davis, R F et al. “Syphilis: no longer a historical disease.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 31,6 (2006): 835-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2006.02198.x

 

Sladden, M J et al. “Melanoma in Leicestershire: effect of the 2-week wait system on presentation.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 154,5 (2006): 1017. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07222.x

 

Mortimer, Neil J, and Graham A Johnston. “Images in clinical medicine. Giant ganglion cyst.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 354,11 (2006): e10. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm040924

 

Capon, F et al. “Evidence of an association between desmoglein 3 haplotypes and pemphigus vulgaris.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 154,1 (2006): 67-71. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06882.x

 

Capon, F et al. “Evidence of an association between desmoglein 3 haplotypes and pemphigus vulgaris.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 154,1 (2006): 67-71. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06882.x

 

Stanway, Amy, and Paul Salmon. “Alar anaesthesia: A kinder method.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 47,1 (2006): 70. doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.2006.00229.x

 

Jarrett, Paul, and Paul Salmon. “Carcinomas in the Bay of Plenty: incomplete excision rates.” The New Zealand medical journal vol. 119,1228 U1811. 27 Jan. 2006

 

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Research 2005

Salmon, Paul, and Amy Stanway. “Nasalis flap and graft repair provides reliable closure for denuded defects of the nose.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 31,6 (2005): 692-6. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31614

 

Sladden, M J et al. “Skin tumours and a family history of cancer.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 30,5 (2005): 605-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01894.x

 

Chave, T A et al. “Toxic epidermal necrolysis: current evidence, practical management and future directions.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 153,2 (2005): 241-53. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06721.x

 

Sladden, M J et al. “Longitudinal melanonychia and pseudo-Hutchinson sign associated with amlodipine.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 153,1 (2005): 219-20. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06668.x

 

Sladden, M J et al. “Wet wraps in atopic eczema: the dangers of inadequately sized 'negative' clinical trials.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 30,4 (2005): 454-5; author reply 455-6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01850.x

 

Sladden, M J et al. “Extensive plaque psoriasis successfully treated with adalimumab (Humira).” The British journal of dermatology vol. 152,5 (2005): 1091-2. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06582.x

 

Mortimer, Neil J et al. “Fatal adverse drug reaction to trimethoprim.” Australian family physician vol. 34,5 (2005): 345-6.

 

Mortimer, N J et al. “An unusual tender eruption.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 30,1 (2005): 103-4. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01687.x

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Salmon, Paul J M, and Michael F Klaassen. “The rotating island pedicle flap: an aesthetic and functional improvement on the subcutaneous island pedicle flap.” Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] vol. 30,9 (2004): 1223-8. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30380.x

 

Chave, T A et al. “Chlorambucil as a steroid-sparing agent in bullous pemphigoid.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 151,5 (2004): 1107-8. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.06241.x

 

Mortimer, Neil J, and Jamie Mills. “Images in clinical medicine. Beau's lines.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 351,17 (2004): 1778. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm040187

 

Sladden, Mike et al. “Toxic epidermal caused by lamotrigine.” Australian family physician vol. 33,10 (2004): 829-30.

 

Yedvobnick, Barry et al. “Differential effects of Drosophila mastermind on asymmetric cell fate specification and neuroblast formation.” Genetics vol. 166,3 (2004): 1281-9. doi:10.1534/genetics.166.3.1281

 

Chave, T A et al. “Simultaneous pseudolymphomatous and lichenoid tattoo reactions triggered by re-tattooing.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 29,2 (2004): 197-9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01459.x

 

Rajabally, Yusuf A, and Neil J Mortimer. “Acute neuropathy and erythromelalgia following topical exposure to isopropanol.” Veterinary and human toxicology vol. 46,1 (2004): 24-5.

 

Kinder, A et al. “Severe herpes zoster after infliximab infusion.” Postgraduate medical journal vol. 80,939 (2004): 26. doi:10.1136/pmj.2003.014373

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Mortimer, N J et al. “Red tattoo reactions.” Clinical and experimental dermatology vol. 28,5 (2003): 508-10. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2230.2003.01358.x

 

Chave, T A et al. “Agranulocytosis and total scalp alopecia following acitretin.” The British journal of dermatology vol. 148,5 (2003): 1063-4. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.05333.x

 

Mortimer, N et al. “Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis.” The Lancet. Oncology vol. 2,10 (2001): 607. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(01)00517-4

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