Evaluation of Clinical Significance of Dermoscopy in Alopecia Areata.

abstract：:Seborrheic keratosis of the penis is a rare entity. It has been mistaken as genital warts and differentiation is only made on histopathology. We are reporting a case presenting as multiple giant polypoidal lesions on the penile skin for the last 20 years. Seborrheic keratosis should be considered in the differential d...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Thakur JS,Thakur A,Chauhan CG,Diwana VK,Chauhan DC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parthenium dermatitis is the most common type of airborne contact dermatitis in India. It is a chronic disease of a remitting and relapsing course with significant morbidity and distress, but there is no scoring system to assess its severity. AIM:To design a scoring system for the assessment of clinical sev...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Verma KK,Bansal A,Bhari N,Sethuraman G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress is considered as an initial pathogenic event in melanocyte destruction. These free radicals are scavenged by antioxidants, whose sum of activity in serum is measured by total antioxidant status (TAS). In addition, homocysteine (Hcy) may mediate melanocyte destruction via increased oxidative ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta S,D'souza P,Dhali TK,Arora S

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：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：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fixed drug combination (FDC) halometasone 0.05% and fusidic acid 2% (group A) vs FDC betamethasone 0.12% and neomycin sulfate 0.5% cream (group B) in acute or chronic infected eczematous dermatosis, through a randomized open-label, comparative, multicentric study. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Pratap DV,Philip M,Rao NT,Jerajani HR,Kumar SA,Kuruvila M,Moodahadu LS,Dhawan S

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：:Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is characterized by the formation of distinctive, tortuous, and serpentine skin lesions occurring as a result of epidermal burrowing by certain helminthic larvae. Although this condition is usually uneventful, rarely it may result in patchy pulmonary infiltration with peripheral eosinophi...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Podder I,Chandra S,Gharami RC

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) is a rare autosomal recessive potentially life-threatening condition, characterized by glucocorticoid deficiency, preserved aldosterone/renin secretion, and secondary rise in plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone level. This occurs due to either mutation in adrenocorti...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Sarkar UK,Sarma N,Debbarma S,Mandal AK,Bala AK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetaminophen is a widely used analgesic drug. Its adverse reactions are rare but severe. An 89-year-old man developed an indurated edematous and erythematous plaque on his left arm 1 day after acetaminophen ingestion. Cellulitis was suspected and antibiotictherapy was started but there was no improvement of the rash;...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Fathallah N,Ben Salem C,Slim R,Boussofara L,Ghariani N,Bouraoui K

更新日期：2011-03-01 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

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：:A 19 year old girl had mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma with generalised ichthyosiform dermatosis and linear verrucous plaques in popliteal fossae. Her mother had similar disorder. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Thappa DM,Sharma R,Kumar B,Radotra BD

更新日期：1989-03-01 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：:Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous lesion caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It frequently involves nasopharynx and ocular region. Presenting as cutaneous and subcutaneous mass is extremely rare. This report describes the FNA cytology of rhinosporidiosis occurring as a soft tissue mass in the right mid thigh r...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Kishan Prasad HL,Rao C,Girisha BS,Shetty V,Permi HS,Jayakumar M,Kiran HS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Topical corticosteroids (TC) are one of the most widely used agents in dermatology practice. Misuse of these agents may lead to a wide range of adverse effects. Aim:This study was conducted to assess the magnitude of abuse of topical corticosteroids (TC) and clinical patterns of cutaneous adverse effects am...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

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

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：: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：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：: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：:"Wolf's isotopic response" refers to the occurrence of a new dermatosis at the site of previously healed dermatosis. A number of factors including viral, neural, vascular, and immunologic factors have been implicated in the causation of this peculiar response but none has been proven conclusively. Here, we report a ca...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Mahajan R,De D,Saikia UN

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：: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：: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：:We present the case of a male born prematurely at 32 weeks gestation by cesarean section following overt symptoms of maternal preeclampsia. He developed severe penoscrotal edema anew one month from birth. No remarkable exposure or trauma was identified. This unexplained swelling remained uniform till 4 months of age, ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Namir SA,Trattner A

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：: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：: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：:Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is an unusual dermatosis occurring following an attack of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). There are only few reports of PKDL after successful treatment with miltefosine. We report two cases of PKDL that developed after successful treatment of VL with miltefosine. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of dermatology

authors： Koley S,Mandal RK,Choudhary S,Bandyopadhyay A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00