Faun-tail nevus--a case report.

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：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:Alopecia areata (AA) is a common, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by nonscarring hair loss on the scalp or any hair-bearing area of the body. Recently, dermoscopy, a noninvasive diagnostic procedure, has been employed for the diagnosis of AA. AIM:To evaluate various dermoscopic patterns in AA and...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Guttikonda AS,Aruna C,Ramamurthy DV,Sridevi K,Alagappan SK

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder related to defective deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair. Various cutaneous manifestations related to ultraviolet (UV) damage characterize the clinical course. Primary malignant cutaneous neoplasms like squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and m...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Bandyopadhyay R,Nag D,Bandyopadhyay S,Sinha SK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), even though resolved, may damage the valves and may lead to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). We designed the present study to examine the thrombotic markers or other ultrasound features in the absence of active thrombosis in patients presenting with features suggestive of CVI...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Malkani RH,Karia R,Thadani S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cowden syndrome (CS) is an infrequent autosomal dominant multisystem genodermatosis, generally involving the skin, oral mucosa, thyroid, breast and gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by a late onset in the 2(nd) or 3(rd) decade of life, an extraordinary potential for malignant transformation, especially of br...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Molvi M,Sharma YK,Dash K

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：:Hereditary hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp is a genetic disorder, characterized by sparse or absent scalp hair without structural defects, in the absence of other ectodermal or systemic abnormalities. Structural hair defects may be presented with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth or part of a congenital synd...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Moravvej-Farshi H,Ayatollahi A,Hejazi S

更新日期：2014-11-01 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: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：: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：:Kindler's syndrome is a very rare genodermatosis characterized by acral blistering starting in infancy, photosensitivity, progressive poikiloderma, cutaneous atrophy, and various forms of mucosal involvement. A large number of other cutaneous and extracutaneous features have also been described. We report here three c...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ghosh SK,Bandyopadhyay D,Das J,Chatterjee G,Sarkar S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kligman's triple combination formula has been one of the most popular treatment options in melasma over the last three decades. The original Kligman's formula has been modified in many ways over the years and the most recent modification that has been introduced is a triple combination of 2% hydroquinone, 0....

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Majid I

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a multi-factorial skin disease with a complex pathogenesis. Various factors which have been suggested to play a key role in the pathogenesis are T cells, antigen presenting cells (APC's), keratinocytes, Langerhans' cells, macrophages, natural killer cells, an array of Th1 type cytokines, certain growth fa...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Das RP,Jain AK,Ramesh V

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：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：:Psoriasiform dermatoses often pose challenges to both dermatologists and pathologists alike. With proper clinicopathologic correlation and a systematic approach, it is possible to arrive at a specific diagnosis in most cases. This article attempts to outline a practical, step-wise method of looking at these cases and ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Tirumalae R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erythema dyschromicum perstans, a rare dermatosis of obscure etiopathogenesis and significant cosmetic morbidity, have no satisfactory treatment. OBSERVATIONS:Two patients with having characteristic asymptomatic and slowly progressive, slate-grey macular lesions with distinct red borders involving the face,...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mahajan VK,Chauhan PS,Mehta KS,Sharma AL

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:Cancer metastases represent the most devastating aspect of malignancy, since the mortality of cancer patients is mainly related to the metastatic behavior of the primary neoplasm. Skin metastases are usually late events in the course of tumor progression. Excluding melanoma, the most common tumor to metastasize to the...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Virmani NC,Sharma YK,Panicker NK,Dash KN,Patvekar MA,Deo KS

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present study, calcinosis cutis (CC) is defined as the deposition of amorphous calcium and phosphate salts under epidermis and it may be caused by a pre-existing event such as extravasation injury or hypercalcemic conditions. Idiopathic CC cases have no underlying disease or pre-existing cause. AIM:A...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Coban YK,Aytekin AH,Aydin EN

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foot dermatitis refers to the predominant involvement of feet in the eczematous process. This study is undertaken to determine the clinical pattern and causative agent in foot eczema and to evaluate the role of patch testing in determining the causative agent of foot eczema. Data was collected from 50 patients with fo...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Priya KS,Kamath G,Martis J,D S,Shetty NJ,Bhat RM,Kishore BN

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus vulgaris (PV), an autoimmune disorder characterized by blistering skin/mucus membrane lesions, is mediated by desmoglein-3 autoantibodies. We carried out a prospective clinical trial of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in thymus, bone marrow (BM) and periphery to reconstitute central ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Vanikar AV,Trivedi HL,Patel RD,Kanodia KV,Modi PR,Shah VR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant eccrine poroma is a rare malignancy of the eccrine sweat glands, occurring most frequently on the lower extremities. It affects both sexes equally usually in the 6(th) to 7(th) decade of life. Metastasis to regional lymph nodes may occur in 20% that may be fatal in 60% cases. Its aggressive nature, rarity of...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mishra P,Sen S,Sharma N,Sen D

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic retinoids such as isotretinoin and acitretin are associated with numerous side effects but are therapeutically valuable in dermatological practice. Several studies have reported the wound-healing effects of treatment with concurrent systemic retinoids in addition to surgical treatments. Herein, we describe tw...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Aksoy HM,Aksoy B,Çalikoglu E

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell neoplasm seen usually in patients over 50 years of age. Some cases may be asymptomatic initially and are detected during a routine test like complete blood count. They only require a close follow-up and monitoring. However, around 1% of these monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined sign...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Jaiswal R,Agarwal G,Singh S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanoma is a rare form of cutaneous malignancy encountered in the dark skin population. Epidermotropic metastatic melanoma is a rare form of cutaneous metastatic melanoma which can mimic primary melanoma on histopathology. Hence its differentiation is of immense prognostic importance. The occurrence of rim of depigme...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Doshi B,Mahajan S,Khopkar US,Kharkar V,Agarwal P

更新日期：2013-09-01 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