Subcutaneous rhinosporidiosis masquerading as soft tissue tumor: diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology.

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: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：: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：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：: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: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：: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：:Diffuse neurofibroma is an unusual variant of neurofibroma with the head and neck being the common sites of involvement. It is benign in nature and spreads superficially and has many ectatic blood vessels. Histologically it is similar to conventional neurofibromas except for a few peculiar distinguishing features. We ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Chander V,Rao RS,Sekhar G,Raja A,Sridevi M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary mucinous adenocarcinoma is a rare adnexal neoplasm of eccrine gland. Fewer than 200 cases are reported in literature. Clinically, it can be mistaken as a benign lesion. The primary challenge in these lesions is to differentiate these rare primary lesions from more frequent mucinous secondary deposits. Morpholo...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sistla R,Afroz T,Narayanswamy J

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Endothelin-1 (EDN1) and EDN receptor type A (EDNRA) are implicated in melanocyte functions. AIM AND OBJECTIVES:This study examines the role of EDN1 (G5665T and T-1370G) and EDNRA (C + 70G and G-231A) polymorphisms as a risk factor for vitiligo, and evaluates the relationship between genotypes and clinical c...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bingül İ,Aydıngöz İE,Vural P,Doğru-Abbasoğlu S,Uysal M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two adult patients from a village of district Bhilwara, Rajasthan, consulted Skin Department of R. N. T. Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, with complaints of thickening of the palms and soles and pigmentation of skin with a nonhealing ulcer on the palm. They also had complaints of loss of appetite, abdominal pain...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mehta S,Goyal U,Gupta LK,Mittal A,Khare AK,Balai M,Chapperwal M

更新日期：2019-03-01 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

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：: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：:Patients on anti-TNFα therapy are at increased risk for rare opportunistic infections. Here we are reporting a case of Scedosporium apiospermum infection in a patient treated with anti-TNF for 5 years. Patients on anti-TNFα need close follow-up and clinicians should be suspicious for atypical infections in these immun...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Nguyen CT,Raychaudhuri SP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Chronic urticaria is a common dermatological disorder that causes a great deal of distress in patients and affects daily life. Narrow band ultraviolet B (NBUVB) has been shown to be an effective treatment in chronic urticaria in few studies. However, the data regarding its role in chronic urticaria are limit...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sheikh G,Latif I,Lone KS,Hassan I,Jabeen Y,Keen A

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis is a difficult condition to treat and cure rates are disappointing. Moreover fungicidal action of antifungal agents in NCCLS assays and their rapid accumulation in nails in vivo are not compatible with the duration of treatment. AIMS:This study aimed to find the effectiveness of 4 different an...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Nowrozi H,Nazeri G,Adimi P,Bashashati M,Emami M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability of steroids to reduce the histamine wheal was used to assess the efficacy of topical clobetasol propionate with varying dilutions of emollients. AIM:To determine the wheal-suppressing ability of topical clobetasol with varying dilutions of emollient. MATERIALS AND METHODS:It was a double-blinde...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Barathi M,Rai R,Srinivas CR

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:Hamartomatous conditions of skin are comprised of variable composition of normal skin elements. They can present as nodular masses. They can be mistaken for neoplastic skin lesions. Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma is a rare skin condition seen in adults, commonly on head, neck and face region. Congenital variant i...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bobde VM,Helwatkar SB,Sathawane PR,Raut WK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

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：:Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a rapidly evolving tumor, composed of keratinizing squamous cells originating in pilosebaceous follicles and resolving spontaneously if left untreated. It is relatively uncommon in dark-skinned and occurs in middle aged individuals. Males are three times more affected than females. It presents ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Phiske MM,Avhad G,Jerajani H

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is one of the disorder that has social impact. Both skin and mucous membrane show depigmentation in vitiligo. Depigmentation in oral cavity can be more easily observed and the patient can be given awareness regarding the condition if they are unaware of vitiligo elsewhere in their body and can be gu...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Nagarajan A,Masthan MK,Sankar LS,Narayanasamy AB,Elumalai R

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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：: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：: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