Cutaneous benign epithelioid peripheral nerve sheath tumour: a rare entity.

abstract：Background:Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection primarily affecting the peripheral nervous system, skin and reticuloendothelial system. Cutaneous nerves are severely affected in lepra reaction and this leads to morbidity. Objective:To study electrophysiological pattern of different nerves involved in Type-II r...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Singh SK,Gupta SK,Mukhija RD,Thacker AK

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer of the oral cavity makes up approximately 30% of all head and neck region tumors. Skin metastasis is rare with an incidence ranging between 0.7% and 2.4%. Skin metastasis usually occurs in the neck, scalp, and over the skin near the primary site. We report a patient with carcinoma left buccal mucosa who present...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Srinivasan S,Leekha N,Gupta S,Mithal U,Arora V,De S

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：: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：:An eccrine poroma is a solitary tumor arising from the eccrine duct epithelium in the epidermis. The lesions commonly occur on the sole of the foot, the hands, and occasionally on the nose, eyelids, neck, and chest. We report a patient who presented with a slow-growing nodular lesion over her left cheek, prompting a d...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mahajan RS,Parikh AA,Chhajlani NP,Bilimoria FE

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Venereology-the study of venereal diseases or more recently, the sexually transmitted infections (STI) includes a variety of pathogens namely viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa for which the common factor is the mode of transmission and acquisition: Sexual relations between human beings. Medical and other historian...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Thappa DM,Sivaranjini R

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:We report two cases of chronic progressive disseminated histoplasmosis with unusual and rare clinical picture in a patient with no underlying risk factor. One 50-year-old male, presented with hoarseness of voice, chronic cough, with a history of nonresponding anti-tubercular therapy, revealed mucocutaneous lesions on ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ghosh R,Mishra P,Sen S,Maiti PK,Chatterjee G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parthenium dermatitis is the most common type of airborne contact dermatitis in India. It is a chronic disease of a remitting and relapsing course with significant morbidity and distress, but there is no scoring system to assess its severity. AIM:To design a scoring system for the assessment of clinical sev...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Verma KK,Bansal A,Bhari N,Sethuraman G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basement membrane (BM) is a thick sheet of extracellular matrix molecules, upon which epithelial cells attach. Various immunohistochemical studies in the past have been carried out but these advanced staining techniques are expensive and not feasible in routine laboratories. Although hematoxylin and eosin (H...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Pujar A,Pereira T,Tamgadge A,Bhalerao S,Tamgadge S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichoepithelioma is a rare benign adnexal tumor which may be of solitary nonfamilial type or multiple familial trichoepitheliomas. Here, we describe a rare presentation of nonfamilial case of trichoepithelioma in a 50-year-old female with multiple skin colored facial papules and nodules over the face, upper back, and...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sehrawat M,Jairath V,Jain VK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatitis neglecta is a condition that results from inadequate frictional cleansing leading to accumulation of corneocytes, sebum and sweat ultimately resulting in hyper-pigmented patch or verrucous plaque. Recognizing this condition avoids unnecessary, aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Here we report...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Saha A,Seth J,Sharma A,Biswas D

更新日期：2015-03-01 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:Chikungunya fever (CF) epidemic has recently re-emerged in India affecting large population. Mucocutaneous manifestations are an important clinical feature of the disease. We have reviewed mucocutaneous manifestations of the disease during a recent epidemic in coastal Karnataka. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Seventy...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bhat RM,Rai Y,Ramesh A,Nandakishore B,Sukumar D,Martis J,Kamath GH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 50-year-old female who presented with multiple thick-walled vesicles involving the labia majora and minora which started developing at the age of 10 year. The vesicles extruded milky white fluid when punctured. Biochemical analysis of the fluid was consistent with chyle. Lymphoscintigraphy showed...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Balasubramanian P,Akila K,Srinivas CR,Kamaleshwar KK

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Existing remedies for controlling pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) are sometimes helpful; however the positive effects are often short lived. The only definitive cure for PFB is permanent removal of the hair follicle. AIMS:Our aim was to compare the efficacy of the Alexandrite laser with the intense pulsed l...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Leheta TM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 19 year old girl had mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma with generalised ichthyosiform dermatosis and linear verrucous plaques in popliteal fossae. Her mother had similar disorder. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Thappa DM,Sharma R,Kumar B,Radotra BD

更新日期：1989-03-01 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：: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：:Crucial therapeutic decisions are based on diagnostic tests. Therefore, it is important to evaluate such tests before adopting them for routine use. Although things such as blood tests, cultures, biopsies, and radiological imaging are obvious diagnostic tests, it is not to be forgotten that specific clinical examinati...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Hazra A,Gogtay N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Case of faun-tail nevus is presented. A long tuft of hair over the back in the lumbar region hid a bony defect of the fifth lumbar spine. No neurological symptoms were encountered. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Basak P,Kanwar AJ,Kaur S,Dhar S

更新日期：1989-09-01 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：:Familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome (FAMMMS) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by multiple melanocytic nevi, usually more than 50, and a family history of melanoma. It is known to be associated with carcinoma of pancreas and other malignancies involving gastrointestinal tract, breast,...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Raj RC,Patil R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neurogenic components, as neurotrophic factors and neuropeptides, are probably involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) with the neuroimmunocutaneous system as they modify the functions of immunoactive cells in the skin. Nerve growth factor (NGF) is the best-characterized member of the neurot...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Hodeib A,El-Samad ZA,Hanafy H,El-Latief AA,El-Bendary A,Abu-Raya A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coexistence of leprosy with neurofibromatosis is rare both the diseases present with nerve thickening and skin lesions (patches and nodules). The coexistence of neurofibroma with borderline tuberculoid, lepromatous, histoid, and neuritic leprosy has been reported in the past. We report here a case of borderline le...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Angoori GR,Danturty I,Rekha Singh TN

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a definite role in the facilitation of HIV infection, which, in turn, also increases susceptibility to other STIs. Further, the social stigma and secrecy surrounding STIs create difficulty in estimating its true incidence and prevalence. Objective:The objective of...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Talukdar K,Chopra A,Mitra D,Mitra B

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old woman had suffered from chronic pruritic plaque located on right retroauricular area for around 16 years, which was diagnosed as lichen simplex chronicus. Seventeen years ago, patient had multiple scalded areas distributed throughout the body and underwent autologous skin flap transplantation for the rig...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Xu JL,Song GX,Yin ZQ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin. Genetic factors, oxidative stress, autoimmunity, and neurochemical agents might be contributing factors for the development of the disease. AIMS:To evaluate the oxidative stress level and tyrosinase activity in vitiligo patients and to compare them wi...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Eskandani M,Golchai J,Pirooznia N,Hasannia S

更新日期：2010-01-01 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