Skin as a marker of internal disease: a case of sarcoidosis.

abstract：Introduction:Mycobacterium leprae has a small genome and a tendency of persisting as a very low-grade infection. The authors have shown earlier, that the changes in TTC repeats, in M. leprae genome may contribute to the restriction of the pathogenicity of the bacterium and its survival strategy in case of pure neural H...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Reja AHH,De A,Patra PK,Biswas S,Duttagupta U,Sil A,Biswas N,Bannerjee S,Sarda A,Bhattacharya B

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A family presented to our dermatology clinic with a complaint of white nails. Physical examination revealed clinical feature of leukonychia totalis and the presence of sensorineural hearing loss, palmo plantar keratoderma and knuckle pads (four essential criteria for the diagnosis of Bart Pumphrey syndrome).Three cons...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Balighi K,Moeineddin F,Lajevardi V,Ahmadreza R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cohort design is a type of nonexperimental or observational study design. In a cohort study, the participants do not have the outcome of interest to begin with. They are selected based on the exposure status of the individual. They are then followed over time to evaluate for the occurrence of the outcome of interest. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Setia MS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In our hospital setup located in the tropical zone, during each summer, we frequently come across a unique eczematous dermatosis among elderly females that typically occur in summer. Aims and Objectives:We carried out this study with the objective of studying the demographic and clinical features of this de...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Rajesh G,Rafeek M,Karthikeyan K

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A combination of topical retinoid and antibacterial therapy is often advocated for acne to enhance therapeutic efficacy. AIMS:A preliminary study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a topical fixed combination of nadifloxacin (1%) and adapalene (0.1%) in the treatment of mild to moderate acne in In...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Shah BJ,Sumathy TK,Dhurat RS,Torsekar RG,Viswanath V,Mukhi JI,Kadhe G,Ahirrao P

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress induction, and cardiovascular risk factors. Objectives:To document the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), dyslipidemia, and associated factors in Nigerian patients with LP. Me...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Okpala IC,Akinboro AO,Ezejoifor IO,Onunu AN,Okwara BU

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive nodular histiocytosis (PNH) is a rare normolipemic macrophage disorder and belongs to a subgroup of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCHs) which is characterized by a progressive course with no sign of spontaneous resolution but without systemic involvement. We report a 30-year-old gentleman who presente...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Williams A,Thomas AG,Kwatra KS,Jain K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Xanthelasma palpebrarum (XP) is characterized by sharply demarcated yellowish flat plaques on upper and lower eyelids. It is commonly seen in women with a peak incidence at 30-50 years. It is also considered as the cutaneous marker of underlying atherosclerosis along with the disturbed lipid metabolism. XP a...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Nair PA,Patel CR,Ganjiwale JD,Diwan NG,Jivani NB

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema multiforme is an acute muco-cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction with a variety of etiologies. It is characterized by a skin eruption, with or without oral or other mucous membrane lesions. General characteristics and treatmet have been described, but nail findings are rarely reported Here we present a 26-year...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Peña-Romero AG,Domínguez-Cherit J,Guzmán-Abrego AC

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dermatology is primarily a non-acute, outpatient-centered clinical specialty, but substantial number of patients need indoor admission for adequate management. Over the years, the need for inpatient facilities in Dermatology has grown manifold; however, these facilities are available only in some tertiary ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sen A,Chowdhury S,Poddar I,Bandyopadhyay D

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The metabolic complications and pathologic changes that occur in diabetes mellitus (DM) influence the occurrence of various dermatoses. AIM:To study the impact of control of diabetes on the pattern of cutaneous disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional descriptive study of patients attending diabe...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ragunatha S,Anitha B,Inamadar AC,Palit A,Devarmani SS

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pemphigus is a chronic, potentially life threatening, autoimmune intraepidermal blistering disease affecting the skin and the mucous membrane. Pemphigus may have profound impact on the quality of life in the affected patients. Counselling and adjuvant psychotherapy may be beneficial at least in few patients and should...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Rao R,Srinivas CR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Palmoplantar psoriasis is a frequently encountered variant of psoriasis. It is difficult to treat and even more difficult to maintain remission as it is exacerbated by friction and trauma of the patient's daily activities. Existing topical modalities of treatment are often inadequate and show unpredictable r...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mehta BH,Amladi ST

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinase inhibitors have revolutionized cancer therapy by becoming the first-line agents for advanced solid malignancies replacing the traditional chemotherapeutic agents. Cutaneous side-effects with these drugs are common, but owing to their infrequent use in Indian patients, our current knowledge of toxicity is scanty...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bansal S,Sardana K,Singh K,Garg VK

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acrokeratosis verruciformis of Hopf (AKV) is a rare genodermatosis presenting as multiple plane wart-like lesions symmetrically distributed on dorsum of hands and feet. Its pathogenesis is unknown. A case of 24 years old female is described with multiple hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic papules on the left side of body ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Nair PA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Klinefelter syndrome (KFS) is the most common non-heritable sex chromosome anomaly caused by nondisjunction during cell division and contains two or more X chromosomes. More than two third of all cases are homogenous (47XXY) and the remaining are mosaic (46XY/47XXY). Lower limb ulcers are frequently observed and attri...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Lakshmi C,Swarnalakshimi S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Vitiligo is a common skin disorder, and the pathogenesis is unknown. An increased prevalence of autoimmune thyroid diseases has been described in these patients. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and hypoparathyroidism in patients with vitiligo. MATERIALS AND METHODS:O...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sedighe M,Gholamhossein G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 39-year-old female with a pruritic verrucous plaque over dorsal aspect of great toe was treated with 4 intralesional corticosteroid injections each at an interval of 2 weeks. Three months later, she developed depigmentation at the injection site and in a network-like distribution radiating away from the site. The de...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Chembolli L,Rai R,Srinivas CR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 48-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain underwent laparotomy that revealed two perforated ulcers in jejunum. He had skin lesions with porcelain white atrophic scar which were ignored for 3 years, whereas the disease revealed own malignant nature and progressed to nervous, gastrointestinal, and cardiopulm...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ali YN,Hamed M,Azita N

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) is a rare autosomal recessive potentially life-threatening condition, characterized by glucocorticoid deficiency, preserved aldosterone/renin secretion, and secondary rise in plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone level. This occurs due to either mutation in adrenocorti...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sarkar UK,Sarma N,Debbarma S,Mandal AK,Bala AK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cowden syndrome (CS) is an infrequent autosomal dominant multisystem genodermatosis, generally involving the skin, oral mucosa, thyroid, breast and gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by a late onset in the 2(nd) or 3(rd) decade of life, an extraordinary potential for malignant transformation, especially of br...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Molvi M,Sharma YK,Dash K

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pityriasis versicolor is a mild, chronic, usually asymptomatic superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum, caused by Malassezia yeasts. The purpose of the present study is to assess the clinical profile of a group of patients with pityriasis versicolor and to find out the epidemiological characteris...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ghosh SK,Dey SK,Saha I,Barbhuiya JN,Ghosh A,Roy AK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kligman's triple combination formula has been one of the most popular treatment options in melasma over the last three decades. The original Kligman's formula has been modified in many ways over the years and the most recent modification that has been introduced is a triple combination of 2% hydroquinone, 0....

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Majid I

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of immunohistochemical technique is increasing in diagnosing various diseases. In many situations it may not be possible to differentiate entities with overlapping clinical and histopathological features. Immunostaining of cellular antigens is immensely helpful in such cases. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) has also be...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Palit A,Inamadar AC

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous pseudolymphomas are benign lymphoproliferative processes mimicking lymphomas clinically and histologically. One of the precipitating factors for pseudolymphoma is drugs like anticonvulsants, antidepressants and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. According to existing literature phenytoin-induced cutan...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Riyaz N,Sasidharanpillai S,Aravindan KP,Nobin BK,Raghavan NT,Nikhila PK

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sertaconazole is a new, broad spectrum, fungicidal and fungistatic imidazole with added antipruritic and anti-inflammatory activity that would provide greater symptomatic relief and hence would be beneficial in improving the quality of life for the patient with dermatophytoses. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To compar...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Jerajani H,Janaki C,Kumar S,Phiske M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seborrheic keratosis of the penis is a rare entity. It has been mistaken as genital warts and differentiation is only made on histopathology. We are reporting a case presenting as multiple giant polypoidal lesions on the penile skin for the last 20 years. Seborrheic keratosis should be considered in the differential d...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Thakur JS,Thakur A,Chauhan CG,Diwana VK,Chauhan DC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress is considered as an initial pathogenic event in melanocyte destruction. These free radicals are scavenged by antioxidants, whose sum of activity in serum is measured by total antioxidant status (TAS). In addition, homocysteine (Hcy) may mediate melanocyte destruction via increased oxidative ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta S,D'souza P,Dhali TK,Arora S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermatosis characterized by thickened, hyperpigmented plaques, typically on the intertriginous surfaces and neck. Common in some populations, its prevalence depends on race. Clinicians should recognize AN; it heralds disorders ranging from endocrinologic disturbances to maligna...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Puri N

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) continues to rise, partly because of aging, the frequency of early childhood sunburns, and sporadic extreme recreational sun exposure. A nonsurgical approach to selected cutaneous malignancy could possibly reduce the cost as well as morbidity of surgical treatment for NM...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bhandari PR,Pai VV

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00