Idiopathic calcinosis cutis of the vulva.

abstract：:Cysticercosis is caused by cysticercus cellulose, which is the larva of Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm. The larvae are carried in the blood stream after penetrating the walls of the alimentary tract and they lodge in different tissues like the skin, skeletal muscles, brain, fundus and heart, to cause disseminated cy...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bandyopadhyay D,Sen S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Alopecia areata (AA) is a common form of localized, non-scarring hair loss. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still unclear, but the role of autoimmunity is strongly suggested. AA is commonly associated with various autoimmune disorders; the most frequent among them is autoimmune thyroid disorders. AIM:To...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bakry OA,Basha MA,El Shafiee MK,Shehata WA

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:Few clinical studies are found in the literature about patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of cutaneous drug eruption. AIMS:To determine the clinical types of drug eruptions and their causative agents in a hospital-based population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study was performed in the Der...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Akpinar F,Dervis E

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：Background:Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a skin disorder with an important immunologic profile. S100A8, S100A9, and S100A12 are the members of S100 family that have been reported to play important role in autoimmune diseases, but the characteristics of these three S100 members have not been defined in CSU. Ai...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Zhou QY,Lin W,Zhu XX,Xu SL,Ying MX,Shi L,Lin BJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is probably as old as the human race itself. Cutaneous tuberculosis constitutes a very small proportion of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. Extensive, multifocal involvement of cutaneous tuberculosis is a very rare manifestation. We report one such case of extensive, multifocal tuberculosis verrucosa cutis i...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Verma R,Vasudevan B,Pragasam V,Badad A

更新日期：2014-07-01 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: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：:Dermatofibromas are benign skin lesions that consist of pigmented papules or nodules. They produce the dimple sign when laterally squeezed and are usually found on the legs. These clinical features lead to the diagnosis in most cases. However, the differential diagnosis with other lesions, such as atypical nevi and me...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Camara MF,Pinheiro PM,Jales RD,da Trindade Neto PB,Costa JB,de Sousa VL

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：CONTEXT:Onset of vitiligo during childhood is not uncommon but the data is limited on this subject. AIMS:This study was planned to assess the magnitude of childhood onset vitiligo (COV) and adulthood onset vitiligo (AOV), and compare their clinical pattern. SETTINGS AND DESIGN:A cross sectional hospital based clinica...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Kayal A,Gupta LK,Khare AK,Mehta S,Mittal A,Kuldeep CM

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:Since propranolol was accidentally discovered to induce involution of hemangiomas, it is being used by many clinicians with a favourable response. We present our experience with use of propranolol and report three infants with hemangiomas who were treated with propranolol. First infant had a marked involution of the l...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Jain V,Roychoudhury S,Chadha R,Puri A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic urticaria (CU) is defined as urticaria persisting daily as or almost daily for more than 6 weeks and affecting 0.1% of the population. Mast cell degranulation and histamine release is of central importance in the pathogenesis of CU. About 40-50% of the patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria demon...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Krupashankar DS,Shashikala K,Madala R

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Facial angiofibromas (FA) are the most visible cutaneous manifestations in patients with tuberous sclerosis (TS), often resulting in stigmatization of the affected individuals. Recent studies have suggested that topical rapamycin may be an effective treatment for angiofibromas. AIM:To study the safety and...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Viswanath V,Thakur P,Pund P

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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：: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: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：BACKGROUND:Atopy-related illnesses such as atopic dermatitis and asthma are chronic illnesses, and children suffering from such illnesses are subjected to frequent absenteeism from school. Studies have shown that the performance of children with asthma was comparable to their healthy counterparts despite their absentee...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Daramola OO,Ayoola OO,Ogunbiyi AO

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：: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: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：: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：:We wish to report two cases of rickets due to vitamin D deficiency secondary to underlying ichthyotic skin disorder. The first case is of an 8-year-old male with history of multiple fluid-filled lesions over the body that would rupture to heal with thickening and scaling of skin, suggestive of epidermolytic hyperkerat...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Kothari D,Doshi B,Garg G,Khopkar US

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acne vulgaris causes erythematous papulopustular lesions in active stage and often leave behind residual scarring and pigmentation. Its onset in adolescence may add to the emotional and psychological challenges experienced during this period. AIMS:To assess the impact of acne on the various psychosocial dom...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Hazarika N,Archana M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aquagenic keratoderma (AK) is a rare acquired skin condition characterized by recurrent and transient white papules and plaques associated with a burning sensation, pain, pruritus and/or hyperhidrosis on the palms and more rarely, soles triggered by sweat or contact with water. Often AK cause significant discomfort, t...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Errichetti E,Piccirillo A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00