Variable response to propranolol therapy for infantile hemangiomas.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Palmoplantar lesions in lichen planus (LP) are uncommon. In such cases, diagnosis is usually missed. This study was conducted to document various clinical and histopathological features of palmoplantar LP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 18 patients from our outpatient department with lesions of LP, either...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Gutte R,Khopkar U

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：:Pharmacovigilance is defined as the science of detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse drug reactions in humans. Under-reporting of drug reactions is the major problem and has various reasons. The WHO has initiated the program of reporting all adverse drug reactions now co-ordinated by the Uppsala Monitoring ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Prakash B,Singh G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Olmsted syndrome is a very rare and severe cicatrizing keratoderma associated with periorificial lesion. Most cases are sporadic but familial occurrence has been also seen. Till now around 73 cases have been reported and none of the reported cases have 4 siblings affected from this disease. We are reporting cases of 4...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bukharia A,Komal S,Sudhanan VM,Chaudhary SS

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the introduction of topical corticosteroids, a milestone has been achieved in dermatologic therapy; owing to its potent anti-inflammatory and ant proliferative effects, it became possible to treat some hitherto resistant dermatoses. But this magic drug can cause enough mischief if used inappropriately. Children a...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Dhar S,Seth J,Parikh D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hirsutism refers to the presence of terminal hairs at the body sites under androgenic control. Various factors, including genetic makeup and hormonal status, influence the rate and pattern of hair growth at these sites. PURPOSE:To study the pattern of hirsutism in Kashmir. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty five...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ahmad QM,Shah IH,Sameem F,Kamili QU,Sultan J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melasma is a notorious dermatosis, often resistant to treatment. Chemical peeling constitutes an acceptable option of management of melasma (of any type and duration). In this article, as a group of experts from Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS) in collaboration with South Asian Pigmentary Forum (SPF), we have tried ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sarkar R,Arsiwala S,Dubey N,Sonthalia S,Das A,Arya L,Gokhale N,Torsekar RG,Somani VK,Majid I,Godse K,Ravichandran G,Singh M,Aurangabadkar S,Salim T,Shah S,Sinha S

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:Acne vulgaris is one of the most commonly seen conditions and the immunological link is a topic of active research. Recently, the Th17 pathway has been found to play a pivotal role in acne. The adaptive immune response toward Propionibacterium acnes leads to activation of Th17 axis. Consequently, the Th17 cytokines (I...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sardana K,Verma G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fungi as a source of allergen are still largely neglected in basic research as well as in clinical practice. This study aimed to highlight the impact of fungal allergens in a group of patients suffering from atopic dermatitis (AD). Aims and Objectives:The evaluation of the sensitization to fungi in AD patie...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Celakovská J,Josef B,Ettler K,Vaneckova J,Ettlerova K,Jan K

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-year old girl having a giant pigmented nevus over trunk and widespread smaller pigmented nevi presented with focal motor seizures. This combination of features is rate. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Abdul Ramakrishnan S,Sharma DC,Sharma S,Ramakrishnan V,Parihar PS,Kanther DK

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pilomatrixoma (PMX) is a benign, quite uncommon, skin neoplasm, which is frequently misdiagnosed by clinicians. AIM:We have analyzed 25 PMX to determine the agreement between clinical diagnosis, preoperative FNA characteristics, and corresponding histopathological specimens; moreover, reliable cytologic cri...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ieni A,Todaro P,Bonanno AM,Catalano F,Catalano A,Tuccari G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular grafting methods constitute important advances in the surgical management of leucoderma. Different methods such as noncultured epidermal suspensions, melanocyte cultures, and melanocyte-keratinocyte cultures have all been shown to be effective. This article reviews these methods. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mysore V,Salim T

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermatosis characterized by velvety, papillomatous, brownish-black, hyperkeratotic plaques, typically on the intertriginous surfaces and neck. The majority (80%) of AN occurs idiopathically or in benign conditions such as endocrinopathies like diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovary syndrome...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Kura MM,Sanghavi SA

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is a rare disease characterized by hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy and mucous membrane abnormality. Commonly occurring in males, the patients die young usually due to bone marrow suppression. Malignancies of various descriptions have been reported in this disease, the commonest being soli...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Chakrabarti N,Sarma N,Chattopadhyay C,Chowdhuri AR,Das C,Pal SK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chloroma, also called granulocytic sarcoma (GS) or Myeloid Sarcoma, is a rare malignant extra-medullary neoplasm of myeloid precursor cells. It is usually associated with myeloproliferative disorders but its appearance may precede the onset of leukaemia. The presence of a chloroma is certainly a sign of poor prognosis...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sen R,Singh S,Qury MS,Marwah S,Aggarwal G,Singla S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The world of dermatology is pieced together by clinical conditions unique in their colors, morphology, and configuration. Dermatological signs and terms are influenced by etymology, language, and history. Eponyms also make dermatology a fascinating but linguistically challenging subject. This article reviews dermatolo...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Long V

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mycological study of pityriasis versicolor is usually done by potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount and culture. However, KOH mount lacks a color contrast and requires a trained eye to interpret, while culture is difficult to perform, time consuming and has low sensitivity. Chicago Sky Blue 6B (CSB) is a new c...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Lodha N,Poojary SA

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of recurrent localized pyogenic granulomas with underlying arteriovenous malformation in an 11-year-old male child on upper back with onset in early infancy. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Majumdar B,Jain A,Bala S,Bandyopadhyay A,Singh A,Ghosh A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare drug induced cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction characterized by sudden onset of fever with sterile pustules overlying an erythematous skin occurring all over the body. The offending drugs are usually B-lactams and macrolides. Among anticonvulsants carbamaze...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Shingade PU,Wankhede V,Kataria PS,Sonone N

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Alopecia areata (AA) is usually a benign cause of patchy hair loss that often resolves within a few weeks to months. Most treatment modalities are ineffective in the treatment of severe AA. The use of paint psoralen and ultraviolet-A (PUVA) in the treatment of patients with severe forms of AA has been report...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Tan LS,Chan MMH,Tan DJA,Lee JSS,Chong WS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:POEMS syndrome, a paraneoplastic disorder, caused by plasma cell dyscrasia, is characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes. Calciphylaxis is a vasculopathy of subcutaneous arteries with calcification and skin ulceration, most commonly associated with end-stage renal disea...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Liu CH,Chen YC,Chen TY,Huang HW,Lee JY

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different types of skin testing with a suspected drug have been reported to be helpful in determining the cause of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs). It is of utmost importance for practicing dermatologists to have a first hand knowledge of different types of skin tests available in a case of CADR. In each susp...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Das S,Biswas P,Pal D,De A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), an enteroviral disease has emerged as a major emerging infection in India. This is caused most commonly by enterovirus 71 (EV71) and coxsackievirus A16 (CVA16) but can also be due to CVA4-10, CVA24, CVB2-5, and echovirus 18 (Echo18). Virological analysis of the cases o...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sarma N,Chakraborty S,Dutta A,Sadhukhan PC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vitiligo is a common pigmentary disorder. Studies on its pathogenesis extensively investigated melanocytes' abnormalities and few studies searched for keratinocytes' role in disease development. Liver X receptor-α (LXR-α) is a member of nuclear hormone receptors that acts as a transcription factor. Its targe...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bakry OA,Shoeib MAEM,El Kady N,Attalla S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As researchers, we often collect data on a clinical record form or a questionnaire. It is an important part of study design. If the questionnaire is not well designed, the data collected will not be useful. In this section of the module, we have discussed some practical aspects of designing a questionnaire. It is usef...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Setia MS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Context:Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary androgen-dependent disorder, characterized by gradual conversion of terminal hair into miniaturized hair and defined by various patterns. Common age group affected is between 30 and 50 years. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors that inc...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Vora RV,Kota RKSK,Singhal RR,Anjaneyan G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Warts are sometimes resistant or they tend to recur after every possible destructive therapy. Immunotherapy with skin-test antigens has been used as a viable therapeutic option in such recalcitrant cases. AIM:The aim of the study was to evaluate the response of resistant or recurrent warts to intralesional ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Majid I,Imran S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pheohyphomycosis is a rare heterogeneous group of mycotic infections caused by dematiaceous (phaeoid) fungi affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and central nervous system. Herein, we report a case of 29-year-old man with innocuous pustule over the right index finger. Examination revealed a subcutaneous swelling w...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Pai VV,Naveen KN,Hanumanthayya K,Dinesh US

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00