Anna Ascott

ORCID: 0000-0002-9426-1898
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Research Areas
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
  • Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
  • Infectious Diseases and Mycology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Asthma and respiratory diseases
  • Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
  • Cancer and Skin Lesions
  • Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Hair Growth and Disorders
  • Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
  • Genital Health and Disease
  • Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
  • Infection Control and Ventilation
  • Wound Healing and Treatments
  • Polyomavirus and related diseases
  • Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Studies
  • Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
  • Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy and related conditions

Brighton General Hospital
2025

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
2018-2024

Worthing Hospital
2023

Brighton and Sussex Medical School
2023

University of Sussex
2023

National Health Service
2023

Kleijnen Systematic Reviews (United Kingdom)
2022

Royal Sussex County Hospital
2018-2021

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2017-2020

University of London
2020

<h3>Abstract</h3> <h3>Objective</h3> To investigate whether adults with atopic eczema are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and the varies by severity condition activity over time. <h3>Design</h3> Population based matched cohort study. <h3>Setting</h3> UK electronic health records from Clinical Practice Research Datalink, Hospital Episode Statistics, data Office for National 1998–2015. <h3>Participants</h3> Adults a diagnosis eczema, (on age, sex, general practice, calendar...

10.1136/bmj.k1786 article EN cc-by BMJ 2018-05-23

Abstract Background Providing detailed skin cancer statistics, including incidence and survival, by tumour type patient characteristics is important for up-to-date epidemiological information. Objectives To create a new clinically relevant consensus-based classification registered tumours using to describe its application all in England between 2013 2019. Methods Tumours with topographical codes (ICD-10) morphology behaviour (ICD-O3) were grouped together an iterative process creating...

10.1093/bjd/ljad033 article EN cc-by British Journal of Dermatology 2023-02-23

Atopic eczema is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Research suggests an association between atopic and obesity, with inconsistent evidence from European populations. To explore the diagnosed being overweight or obese, whether increased severity was associated higher body mass index. We undertook cross‐sectional analysis within cohort of adults (matched by age, sex general practice) without diagnosis eczema. used primary care (Clinical Practice Datalink Gold) linked hospital...

10.1111/bjd.19597 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2020-10-09

This prospective service evaluation aimed to determine if integrated psychological support for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) enhanced outcomes. 75 were assessed and treated by a specialist liaison psychiatric between 2015 2017; 43 received intervention alone, 32 referred clinical health psychologist; 26 completed this. Pre–post data (n=15 available) included global impression, quality of life, IBD symptom scores. Referrer/patient satisfaction cost-effectiveness...

10.1136/flgastro-2019-101323 article EN cc-by-nc Frontline Gastroenterology 2020-04-03

A man in his early 50s with Hodgkin's lymphoma was treated doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine and dacarbazine chemotherapy. Our patient received 21 900 IU of bleomycin every two weeks. Two months later, following three cycles treatment, he admitted

10.1136/bcr-2023-258614 article EN BMJ Case Reports 2024-01-01

Abstract Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer, with 45 585 cSCCs recorded in England 2020. cSCC net survival published National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) Get Data Out programme and reported as 90% at 5 years, similar to melanoma, breast cancer prostate despite lower mortality rates for cSCC. The aim this national retrospective registry cohort study NDRS data was clarify estimates by reporting overall cause-specific people diagnosed...

10.1093/bjd/ljae090.009 article EN other-oa British Journal of Dermatology 2024-06-28

The overall objective of the current iteration this living guideline is to provide up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations for management alopecia areata (AA) in adults (≥18 years age), children (0-12 age) and young people (13-17 age).

10.1093/bjd/ljae385 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2024-10-21

Skin cancer rates are increasing worldwide due to ageing populations, sun-seeking behaviours and of immunosuppression. Understanding the regional variation in skin is vital planning healthcare services, prevention screening strategies. Our objective was report incidence three most common types England: basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous carcinoma melanoma.

10.1093/bjd/ljad100 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2023-03-30

This case report describes a 52-year-old woman who presented with asymptomatic telangiectasia on her lower limbs.

10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.0757 article EN JAMA Dermatology 2023-04-19

Abstract We report the case of a 50-year-old woman, with history Gorlin syndrome on vismodegib therapy, who presented two episodes upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in absence other risk factors. is rare disorder characterized by multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) secondary to mutation PTCH1. Mutations PTCH1 lead dysregulation hedgehog signalling pathway and subsequent abnormal proliferation. Vismodegib systemic inhibitor that has been shown be effective treating advanced BCCs...

10.1093/bjd/ljad113.152 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2023-06-01

The first European Dermato-Epidemiology Network (EDEN) forum was held on 30-31 March 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Dermatoepidemiology describes the study of causes, prevention, health services research and evaluation interventions skin diseases. EDEN aims to promote high-quality research, share expertise facilitate collaboration. These were achieved during by including a preconference course cancer epidemiology; having excellent world-leading guest speakers causality, quality care,...

10.1111/bjd.15874 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2017-09-17

Abstract We present data from a UK cohort of patients with alopecia areata (AA) who have sought Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) treatments prior to National Health Service funding. explored referral methods, access consultations, and shared care in monitoring acquisition medication both the abroad. looked at drugs dosage, adjuvant therapies response treatment, report on side-effects reasons for changing or stopping treatment. Thirty-four (25 adults nine children) self-referred UK-based private...

10.1093/bjd/ljad113.162 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2023-06-01

Abstract Skin cancer rates are increasing worldwide and predominantly affect people of white ethnicity. Although less common, skin cancers in with colour (SOC) more likely to experience diagnostic delays higher mortality. High-quality epidemiological data on SOC limited. phototype not recorded registry data; however, the ethnic group can be used as a somewhat limited proxy. The aim this retrospective national cohort study was describe epidemiology by group. We identified patients diagnosed...

10.1093/bjd/ljad113.077 article EN British Journal of Dermatology 2023-06-01

Growing evidence suggests that psychological stress can increase activity of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).1 Best practice guidelines in the UK2 recommend “psychological support should be provided on a basis similar to services for cancer.” However there is little access such UK.2,3 Current demonstrates therapies improve quality life short term, and supports efficacy antidepressants4 improving activity. Our digestive unit at major teaching hospital secured funding pilot PSSPIBD provide...

10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjx180.499 article EN Journal of Crohn s and Colitis 2018-01-16

<h3>Introduction</h3> Growing evidence suggests that psychological stress can increase activity of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)<sup>1,2,3,4</sup>. However there is insufficient access to support services for IBD patients in the UK<sup>5</sup>. Current demonstrates therapies improve quality life short term, and supports efficacy antidepressant medication<sup>6</sup> improving activity. <h3>Methods</h3> Our digestive unit at a major teaching hospital secured funding pilot Psychological...

10.1136/gutjnl-2018-bsgabstracts.448 article EN 2018-06-01
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