Olmsted Syndrome: Rare Occurrence in Four Siblings.

abstract：:Palmo-plantar keratodermas (PPKD) are a diverse group of acquired and hereditary disorders, characterized by excessive thickening of the skin of palms and soles. Here, we report a case of Type I or Buschke-Fischer-Brauer variant of punctate palmo-plantar keratoderma, in a 66-year-old gentleman. The association of our ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Podder I,Das A,Bhattacharya S,Shome K,Chowdhury SN

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：:Angina bullosa hemorrhagic (ABH) describes the acute and sometimes painful onset of oral blood-filled vesicles and bullae, not attributable to blood dyscrasia, vesiculobullous disorders, systemic diseases or other known causes. The haemorrhagic bullae spontaneously burst after a short time resulting in ragged, often p...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Rai S,Kaur M,Goel S

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：: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：: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：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：: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：: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：:Crohn's disease (CD) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gut from mouth to anus. It also may occur at contiguous sites, like, lip, perineal or peristomal regions or may occur at sites separated from the bowel by normal tissue referred to as metastatic CD. The condition is relatively...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Math CJ,George A

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:The various lesions seen in the clinical presentation of post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) are reflected in the histopathology of the type of lesion biopsied. The cells that form the dermal infiltrate include lymphocytes, histiocytes, and plasma cells in varying proportions. The infiltrate, which is mild and ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ramesh V,Ramam M

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a proliferative disease commonly seen in the pediatric population but rarely encountered in the adult population. The exact etiology remains unclear. It has various clinical features and is very likely to be misdiagnosed. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry are very important...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Gurung I,Gao Y,Han K,Peng XB

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:Tufted angioma (TA) is a rare benign vascular neoplasm, localized to the skin and subcutaneous tissues, occurring primarily on the trunk and extremities of children. The lesions are usually asymptomatic but, rarely, paroxysmal painful episodes may be associated. The occurrence of eruptive TA is still rarer and had bee...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Ghosh SK,Bandyopadhyay D,Ghosh A,Biswas SK,Barma KD

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:A 27-year-old healthy man presented with non-itchy hyperpigmented skin lesions involving the trunk of duration 3 years. Examination revealed numerous coalescing, rough, slightly elevated brownish papules involving large areas of back, chest, and abdomen. There were no other cutaneous or systemic findings. Cutaneous bi...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Pavithra S,Mallya H,Pai GS

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：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：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：: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：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：: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：:Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) occurs as an acute symptomatic expression of a latent infection during the recovery of immune system in response to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients. IRIS triggers both opportunistic and non-opportunistic infections. We report a case of IRIS in a patient with HI...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Arakkal GK,Damarla SV,Chanda GM

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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：:Melasma is a notorious dermatosis, often resistant to treatment. Chemical peeling constitutes an acceptable option of management of melasma (of any type and duration). In this article, as a group of experts from Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS) in collaboration with South Asian Pigmentary Forum (SPF), we have tried ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sarkar R,Arsiwala S,Dubey N,Sonthalia S,Das A,Arya L,Gokhale N,Torsekar RG,Somani VK,Majid I,Godse K,Ravichandran G,Singh M,Aurangabadkar S,Salim T,Shah S,Sinha S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis in an unusual site is being reported. The patient had presented with recurrence of a perianal growth which had been excised in the past. A histopathological study done during the recurrence confirmed tuberculosis. The patient's chest X-ray showed pulmonary tuberculosis, though he...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sayal SK,Falleiro JJ,Motwani H,Rao VS

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00