Hereditary hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp.

abstract：:The typical clinical presentations of cutaneous leishmaniasis are nodules, ulcer, nodulo-ulcerative lesions and crusted plaques. Besides classical clinical picture, several unusual and atypical clinical presentations of the disease have also been reported. Herein, we report three cases of lupoid cutaneous leishmaniasi...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta LK,Meena S,Khare AK,Balai M,Mittal A,Mehta S

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：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：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：:Subcutaneous fat necrosis of infancy is a rare disorder of subcutaneous adipose tissue that is sometimes complicated by hypercalcemia. Complete resolution is common. From the pediatrician's point of view, the disease is a rare but important cause of inconsolable cry in a newborn. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Coondoo A,Lahiry R,Choudhury A,Sengupta S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin tags are common benign skin tumors usually occurring on the neck and major flexors of elder people. AIMS:The aim of this study is to perform quantitation of mast cells and collagen fibers in skin tags and normal skin in diabetics and nondiabetics, to find a possible correlation between mast cells and c...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： El Safoury OS,Fawzy MM,El Maadawa ZM,Mohamed DH

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：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 systematic review is a summary of existing evidence that answers a specific clinical question, contains a thorough, unbiased search of the relevant literature, explicit criteria for assessing studies and structured presentation of the results. A systematic review that incorporates quantitative pooling of similar stu...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bigby M

更新日期：2014-03-01 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

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：:A wide prevalence of socio-religious and cultural practices in the Asian subcontinent often leads to multitude of skin diseases which may be missed by the dermatologists because of a lack of awareness. 'Henna' use causes IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions and contact dermatitis. 'Kumkum' application can result in...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta D,Thappa DM

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:A 42-year-old male developed hemorrhagic bullae and erosions while in alcohol induced coma. The lesions were limited to areas of the body in prolonged contact with the ground in the comatose state. He developed rhabdomyolysis, progressing to acute renal failure (ARF). Histopathological examination of the skin showed s...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Asokan N,Binesh VG,Andrews AM,Jayalakshmi PS

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：: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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease which has different clinical forms. The aim of this study is to compare the response to leishmanin skin test (LST) in three forms of CL including plaque type, lupoid type, and sporotrichoid type. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a descriptive cross-section...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sadeghian G,Ziaei H,Bidabadi LS,Nilforoushzadeh MA

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：:A 55-year-old woman presented with a 5-year history of livedo racemosa on her limbs. Histology showed vasculitis of medium-sized arteries with a circumferential, hyalinised, intraluminal fibrin ring. Her laboratory investigations did not indicate any underlying systemic disease. The findings were consistent with lymph...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Kalegowda IY,Tirumalae R,Murthy KS,Rout P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether oxidative stress is implicated in melanocyte damage in vitiligo. BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is a complex disorder characterized by gradually enlarging areas of depigmentation. A new unifying hypothesis for the etiology of this pigment disorder is proposed, in which we postulate that the final destruct...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Jalel A,Yassine M,Hamdaoui MH

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous conditions like ichthyosis, it is clinically not possible to predict mutation in a specific gene. Sequential testing of all the causative genes is time consuming and expensive. In consanguineous families with autosomal recessive genetically heterogeneous disorders, it is...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Salian S,Gupta A,Shukla A,Girisha KM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Frictional lichenoid dermatitis. BACKGROUND:Frictional lichenoid dermatitis (FLE) is an entity that is probably under diagnosed and has been variably associated with either friction and/or atopy with a distinctive seasonal variation. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To study correlation of FLE with UV index and to assess ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sardana K,Goel K,Garg VK,Goel A,Khanna D,Grover C,Khurana N

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Benign epithelioid peripheral nerve sheath tumor, a rare entity is an umbrella term describing benign, neural origin tumors with epithelioid morphology. Clinically indistinguishable from other benign cutaneous lesions, histopathology offers the only source of accurate diagnosis. Morphologic mimics include many benign ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Rao AC,Rao L,Rao GC,Somayagi VR

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

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：INTRODUCTION:It is a functional peripheral vascular disorder characterized by bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membrane due to diminished oxyhemoglobin. It may be due to central or local tissue oxygenation defects. It is a painful episodic disorder, where trophic changes and ulceration are very rare except in ne...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Das S,Maiti A

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：: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