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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597854&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F776%2F91856 Mohan H KudurIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):776-777 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597854 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597853&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F773%2F91855 Basanti Devi, Manjulata Dash, Binodini Behera, Manas R PuhanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):773-775 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597853 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597852&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F772%2F91854 Saumya PandaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):772-773 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597852 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597851&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F771%2F91853 S Pavithra, Harsha Pai, H Mallya, GS PaiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):771-772 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597851 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597850&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F768%2F91852 Cherry Bansal, Nirupma Lal, RC Jain, AN Srivastava, Uroos FatimaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):768-770To emphasize that solitary hydatid cyst can be localized in the soft tissue and present as a soft tissue mass even in an unusual site like face, we report the case of a 42-year-old male patient presenting with a slowly growing mass in right temporal region. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed an encapsulated mass with multiple cysts. Histopathological examination revealed the characteristic findings, which were consistent with soft-tissue hydatid disease. In the absence of visceral organ involvement, this is the first reported case of a primary subcutaneous hydatid cyst in the skin of face in India. In the English literature, only one case of this kind has been reported till dat... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597850 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597849&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F766%2F91851 Aparna Gupta, V Geetha, Vidya Monappa, Sudha S BhatIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):766-767Neural fibrolipoma is an uncommon tumor-like lesion that involves the upper extremity and usually arises in the median nerve. It is associated with macrodactyly in one-third of the cases. A 3-year-old girl presented with increasing size of fingers of both the hands since birth. Clinical examination revealed macrodactyly of two fingers of the right hand and three fingers of the left. Surgical reduction was performed and microscopy of the biopsy specimen established the diagnosis of neural fibrolipoma. Knowledge of the clinicopathological features is necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment of this rare entity. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597849 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597848&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F763%2F91850 We report a case of a 10-year-old girl who developed clinical manifestations of fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, hypereosinophilia, and visceral involvement (hepatitis and pneumonitis) after taking phenobarbital for seizures, with subsequent development of sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and spontaneous air leak syndrome (pnemothorax and pneumomediastinum). She was put on steroids and various antibiotics and was ventilated, but ultimately succumbed to sepsis and pulmonary complications. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597848 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597847&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F758%2F91849 Seema Chhabra, Ranjana W Minz, Lekha Rani, Nidhi Sharma, Vinay Sakhuja, Aman SharmaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):758-762A retrospective analysis was conducted of eight cases of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), who presented with cutaneous lesions. The clinical, immunopathologic and histopathologic features of the cutaneous lesions were reviewed. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) status of the patients was established. When possible, a comparison of immunofluorescence findings of skin biopsies was made with those of renal biopsies taken at the same time. In all except one, systemic and cutaneous disease developed concurrently. On histopathology, leukocytoclastic vasculitis was noted in five patients and features of lupus erythematosus and pyoderma gangrenosum in one... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597847 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597846&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F755%2F91848 Radheshyam Purkait, Tryambak Samanta, Tapankumar Sinhamahapatra, Mridula ChatterjeeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):755-757Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare sporadic condition of mesodermal phakomatosis, characterized by purple-colored flat cutaneous cranial (face) hemangiomas (most commonly along the trigeminal nerve), glaucoma and vascular lesions in the ipsilateral brain and meninges. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is also an uncommon mesodermal phakomatosis characterized by a triad of cutaneous and visceral hemangiomas, venous varicosities and soft tissue or bone hypertrophy. Sturge-Weber syndrome in combination with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is unusual. Because of the rarity, we report here a 3-year-old boy who presented with overlapping features of both the syndromes. (Source: Ind... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597846 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597845&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F752%2F91847 We describe a 56-year-old woman who developed an erythematous pruritic rash on both arms-diagnosed as granuloma annulare by skin biopsy-approximately 22 months after initiating adalimumab for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. On stopping adalimumab there was total clearance of the skin lesions, but a similar rash developed again when her treatment was switched to another anti-TNF agent (etanercept). This clinical observation supports a link between TNF inhibition and the development of granuloma annulare. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597845 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597844&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F749%2F91846 Ratna B Basak, Varsha Malpani, Khalid Kakish, Susan Vargese, Nageshwar Chauhan, Andreas BoeckIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):749-751A 2-month-old infant presented to our emergency department with fever, altered consciousness, and focal seizures of acute onset. He had vesicular skin lesions over the right preauricular region. CT brain showed a large hypodense lesion involving the left temporo-parietal region, left basal ganglia and left thalamus. MRI brain revealed bilateral multifocal corticomedullary lesions suggestive of encephalitis. CSF-PCR was positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV) type I. He was treated with standard dose intravenous acyclovir for 15 days along with a trial of pulse methylprednisolone, but was readmitted within a week with features of an early relapse. The ... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597844 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597843&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F747%2F91845 Jagjit Singh, KN Rattan, Geeta Gathwala, Yogender Singh KadianIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):747-748We are reporting a very unusual case of unilateral lower limb gangrene in 12 days neonate, who was brought to us with bluish discoloration of left foot with gangrene of toes. A negative sepsis screen, normal Doppler study, normal magnetic resonance angiography and absence of evidence of hypercoagulable state prompted us to make the diagnosis of idiopathic unilateral lower limb gangrene in this newborn. Because of the rarity we are reporting this case with vide review of literature. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597843 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597842&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F744%2F91844 We report a case of 15-year-old girl who was diagnosed as a case of pituitary macroadenoma on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for her complains of diminished vision in the left eye and headache. On investigation she was found to have optic atrophy of left eye and primary hypothyroidism. She was started on thyroxin therapy in October 2008 and planned for transcranial excision of the tumor. Just before the date for planned surgery she developed mildly itchy vesico-bullous rash and the surgery was postponed. On histopathology and immunoflourescence studies it was confirmed to be the rash of dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and treatment was started with corticosteroids in the last week of December 2008 and dapsone was added from mid January 2009. The lesions respon... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597842 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597841&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F740%2F91843 Radhika Muppa, B Prameela, Mahesh Duddu, Arthi DandempallyIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):740-743Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare disease characterized by skin lesions, which includes palmar-plantar hyperkeratosis and hyperhidrosis with severe periodontal destruction involving both the primary and the permanent dentitions. It is transmitted as an autosomal-recessive condition, and consanguinity of parents is evident in about one-third of the cases. This paper describes a 13-year-old male patient who presented to the department of pedodontics, with rapidly progressing periodontitis. A general physical examination revealed scaling on the hands and feet, which had been medically diagnosed as PLS. The incidence of this rare entity is increasing in the recent times, which is a... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597841 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597840&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F737%2F91842 We present this rare case who was diagnosed as "eruptive compound nevus" on the basis of clinical signs, ALL diagnosis, chemotherapy history and histopathologic evaluation. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597840 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597839&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F734%2F91841 We report an unusual case of NLE presenting at birth with scaly erythematous telangiectatic patches and macules with skin atrophy involving the face, head, and upper trunk. Thrombocytopenia was discovered on laboratory investigations. Histopathology of skin biopsy was consistent with subacute cutaneous lupus. The mother was clinically free of disease and had no family history of autoimmune disease. Serology (extra-nuclear antigens) was positive in both the baby and the mother. This is a rare presentation of a rare disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597839 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597838&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F731%2F91840 We report a 5-year-old female born of first-degree consanguineous marriage who presented with multiple, recurrent, painless, variable-sized nodules. Fine needle aspiration cytology smears and the subsequent histopathological examination from the nodules showed benign spindle cells in a Periodic acid Schiff-positive myxoid background. The disease has a relentlessly progressive course, with most patients surviving only up to the 4 th decade. As of now, there is no specific treatment for this disorder. Genetic counseling is essential to explain to parents about a 25% chance of having a diseased baby in any pregnancy. With the gene being mapped recently, techniques for antenatal diagnosis are likely to be established. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597838 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597837&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F728%2F91839 Shubhangi Vinayak Agale, Sumit Grover, Rahul Zode, Shilpa HandeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):728-730Primary cutaneous leiomyosarcoma of the skin is a rare soft tissue neoplasm, accounting for about 2-3% of all superficial soft tissue sarcomas. It arises between the ages of 50 and 70 years, and shows a greater predilection for the lower extremities. Clinically, it presents with solitary, well-circumscribed nodule and, microscopically, consists of fascicles of spindle-shaped cells with "cigar-shaped" nuclei. Local recurrence is known in this tumor. We document a case of primary cutaneous leiomyosarcoma in a 77-year-old man and discuss the histological features and immunohistochemical profile of this uncommon neoplasm. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597837 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597836&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F726%2F91838 Neha C Virmani, Yugal K Sharma, Narayan K Panicker, Kedar N Dash, Milind A Patvekar, Kirti S DeoIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):726-727Cancer 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 skin is breast cancer. Patients who develop cutaneous metastases rarely present with a zosteriform distribution. Herein, we present a 60-year-old female, an undiagnosed case of breast cancer, with zosteriform metastases along her right T2-T3 dermatome. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597836 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597835&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F722%2F91837 Gautam K Singh, Debraj Sen, DS Mulajker, MS SureshIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):722-725An elderly man from the region of Ladakh presented with recurrent episodes of lower respiratory tract infection, rapidly progressive Acanthosis nigricans, Acanthosis palmaris and plantar keratoderma. Detailed investigations revealed underlying metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. This case is being reported for its rarity in the literature. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597835 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597834&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F718%2F91836 We report the case of a 27-year-old lady presenting with painful swelling of predominantly lower limbs with extensive vesicles and ecchymotic patches and fever shortly after stopping systemic steroids taken for a prolonged duration (2002--2010). The aim of this case report is to point to the possibility of CSS in patients presenting with extensive skin lesions masquerading as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (SJS/TENS). (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597834 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597833&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F715%2F91835 We report a series of eight patients both males (3) and females (5) who had lesions of molluscum in the eyebrow region after threading. The earlier reported cases are only among the females. The present study is highlighting the appearance of molluscum in the region of eyebrow after a session of threading from beauty salon. So, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of its kind describing same pathology in males. The rational of reporting this case series is to create awareness among the dermatologists as well as in general population about potential hazards of threading. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597833 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597832&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F711%2F91834 Sanjay GhoshIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):711-714Airborne-contact dermatitis (ABCD) represents a unique type of contact dermatitis originating from dust, sprays, pollens or volatile chemicals by airborne fumes or particles without directly touching the allergen. ABCD in Indian patients has been attributed exclusively by pollens of the plants like Parthenium hysterophorus, etc., but in recent years the above scenario has been changing rapidly in urban and semiurban perspective especially in developing countries. ABCD has been reported worldwide due to various type of nonplant allergens and their clinical feature are sometimes distinctive. Preventive aspect has been attempted by introduction of different chemicals of less allergic potential. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597832 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597831&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F707%2F91833 Anthony Teik Jin Goon, Chee Leok GohIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):707-710Occupational and recreational plant exposure on the skin is fairly common. Plant products and extracts are commonly used and found extensively in the environment. Adverse reactions to plants and their products are also fairly common. However, making the diagnosis of contact dermatitis from plants and plant extracts is not always simple and straightforward. Phytodermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin caused by a plant. The clinical patterns may be allergic phytodermatitis, photophytodermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, pharmacological injury, and mechanical injury. In this article, we will focus mainly on allergy contact dermatitis from plants or allergic phytodermatitis occurring in Asia. (Source... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597831 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597830&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F700%2F91832 Sanjeev Handa, Dipankar De, Rahul MahajanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):700-706The increasing recognition of occupational origin of airborne contact dermatitis has brought the focus on the variety of irritants, which can present with this typical morphological picture. At the same time, airborne allergic contact dermatitis secondary to plant antigens, especially to Compositae family, continues to be rampant in many parts of the world, especially in the Indian subcontinent. The recognition of the contactant may be difficult to ascertain and the treatment may be even more difficult. The present review focuses on the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic issues in airborne contact dermatitis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597830 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597829&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F694%2F91831 Conclusion: We considered our series as a first step for a more detailed approach to the study of sexual function in patients with psoriasis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597829 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597828&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F689%2F91830 Conclusions: On the basis of this study, we would recommend that psoriasis patients especially with severe disease require a more holistic treatment approach that encompasses both medical and psychological measures. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597828 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597827&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F684%2F91829 Conclusion: The management of cicatricial alopecias needs a holistic approach. In addition to laying an emphasis on early diagnosis aided by clinco-pathological correlation, to prevent irreversible hair loss, the psychosocial impact of the disease should also be taken into consideration and addressed by the treating dermatologist. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597827 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597826&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F678%2F91828 Discussion: In our study, the flexural involvement (flexures of groins, knees and elbows) was seen in 40% patients, lip involvement was seen in 6.6% patients, and dorsal involvement was seen in 3.3% patients each. Increased serum testosterone levels were seen in 13.3% patients and increased DHEAS levels were seen in 20% patients. Regarding the types of AN, obesity induced AN or pseudo-AN was seen 70% patients, syndromic AN was seen in 23.35% patients and malignant AN was seen in 6.6% patients. The commonest histopathological feature of patients with AN was hyperkeratosis, seen in 100% patients, papillomatosis was seen in 90% patients, dermal infiltrate of lymphocytes and plasma cells was seen in 60% patients, horn... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597826 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597825&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F673%2F91827 Conclusion : Serum IgE is useful in assessment of AD severity and activity. FA contribution to AD needs further investigations. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597825 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597824&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F670%2F91826 Conclusion: NMSC often associated with greater morbidity, necessitating increased efforts to assess risk factors in individuals, to encourage periodic self-examination and professional evaluation of skin and to optimize strategies for earlier diagnosis and treatment. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597824 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597823&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F666%2F91825 Conclusion: Although recent papers had advised trypsin method to make a cell suspension to use for burn patients, we found that NaBr (4N) method yields more alive cells and less toxicity. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597823 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597822&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F663%2F91824 Shivangi Sharma, Abhijeet Kumar Jha, Sambeet Kumar MallikIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):663-665Background: Nevus of Ota is common condition in Indian patients. The condition is more common in females, with a male-female ratio of 1:4.8. Aim : To evaluate long-term efficacy safety and stability of Q-switched ND:YAG laser in treatment of Nevus of Ota. Design: 6 month follow-up of patients of Nevus of Ota, treated with Q-switched ND:YAG laser Materials and Methods : Twenty-five patients of Nevus of Ota were treated with Q-switched ND:YAG laser for a period of 1 year and 9 months; patient had fitzpatricks skin type 4 and 5; detailed history, clinical examination, ophthalmoscopy, and otoscopy was done in all cases; clinical photographs were taken before and after the completion of trea... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597822 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597821&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F657%2F91823 Conclusion: Amorolfine 0.25% cream is found to be safe and effective, like clotrimazole, when used topically in tinea corporis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597821 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597820&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F652%2F91822 Conclusions: Halometasone was shown to be safe and very effective in Indian patients with acute and chronic eczema and the drug was well tolerated. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597820 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597819&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F650%2F91821 Discussion: In our study, the commonest site of involvement of hidradenitis suppurativa was axilla in 83.3% patients, perineum was involved in 13.3% patients, and periumbilical involvement was seen in 3.3% patients. The commonest clinical feature was nodules seen in 90% patients; pain was seen in 60% patients, dermal scarring in 73.3% patients, malodorous discharge in 33.3% patients, abscess in 30% patients, and fistulous tracts were seen in 20% patients. The recurrence rate was low (20%) in group II patients in whom oral acitretin was given plus surgical excision was done as compared with group I (40%) in whom oral acitretin was given alone. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597819 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597818&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F647%2F91820 Conclusion : Our results indicate that vascular tortuousity and dilatation is significant only in psoriatic lesions. These results may assist in automated diagnosis of skin biopsies. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597818 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597817&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F641%2F91819 Conclusion: Our study suggests that mast cells, TNF-α and TRAIL may play a role in the pathogenesis of STs. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597817 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597816&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F629%2F91818 Aparna Palit, Arun C InamadarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):629-640Use 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 been in use for targeted cancer therapy. In this article, the discussion will be restricted to use of IHC in dermatological disorders and use of classical antigens with brief updating of some important newly discovered antigens. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597816 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597815&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F622%2F91817 Sandeep Sachdeva, Vibhanshu Gupta, Syed Suhail Amin, Mohd TahseenIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):622-628Chronic urticaria (CU) is a disturbing allergic condition of the skin. Although frequently benign, it may sometimes be a red flag sign of a serious internal disease. A multitude of etiologies have been implicated in the causation of CU, including physical, infective, vasculitic, psychological and idiopathic. An autoimmune basis of most of the 'idiopathic' forms is now hypothesized. Histamine released from mast cells is the major effector in pathogenesis and it is clinically characterized by wheals that have a tendency to recur. Laboratory investigations aimed at a specific etiology are not always conclusive, though may be suggestive of an underlying condition. A cl... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597815 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597814&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F615%2F91816 Anjana NigamIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):615-621Ageing, also called as senescence, is one of the most complex, intrinsic, biological processes of growing older and resulting into reduced functional ability of the organism. Telomerase, environment, low calorie diets, free radicals, etc., are all believed to affect this ageing process. A number of genetic components of ageing have been identified using model organisms. Genes, mainly the sirtuins, regulate the ageing speed by indirection and controlling organism resistance to damages by exogenous and endogenous stresses. In higher organisms, ageing is likely to be regulated, in part, through the insulin/insulin-like growth factor 1 pathway. Besides this, the induction of apoptosis in stem and progenitor cells, increased p53 activi... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597814 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597813&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F6%2F613%2F91815 Sandipan DharIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):613-614 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597813 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386932&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F607%2F87175 Bhushan Madke, Uday KhopkarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):607-608 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386932 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386931&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F603%2F87174 Sudhakar Rao, Sabyasachi Banerjee, Sadhan Kumar Ghosh, Dwijendra Nath Gangopadhyay, Sukumar Jana, Kakali MridhaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):603-606 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386931 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386930&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F603%2F87173 Younis Abed EL-Wahhab SkaikIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):603-603 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386930 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386929&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F600%2F87172 Partha Sardar, Pradipta Guha, Nilay Kanti Das, Ramesh Chandra Gharami, Shounak Majumdar, Dipanjan Banerjee, Ramtanu BanerjeeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):600-602 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386929 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386928&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F599%2F87171 S Pavithra, H Mallya, H Kini, GS PaiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):599-600 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386928 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386927&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F598%2F87169 S Yadav, D De, AJ KanwarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):598-599 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386927 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386926&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F597%2F87168 Kiran V GodseIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):597-598 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386926 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386925&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F594%2F87167 We report the case of a female patient with DC, who presented to us with severe wasting and primary amenorrhea and died of carcinoma stomach in our hospital 3 weeks later. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386925 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386924&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F591%2F87166 GK Tharini, N Hema, S Jayakumar, B ParveenIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):591-593Olmsted syndrome is an uncommon genetic disorder with symmetrical, diffuse, transgredient, mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma and periorificial hyperkeratosis. Olmsted syndrome in a female patient is particularly rare, and we report two unrelated female patients of Olmsted syndrome, who presented with perioral hyperkeratosis and palmoplantar keratoderma. One of our patients also had woolly hair from birth and flexion contracture of a digit, while the other had pseudoainhum. There was no cardiac involvement. Hence, the diagnosis of Olmsted syndrome was made. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386924 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386923&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F587%2F87165 We report a 48-year-old immunocompetent male, resident of Central India, who presented with slowly progressive asymptomatic multiple red lesions on different parts of body. On enquiry, the patient gave history of travel to Middle East 6 months back. Examination showed 10 crusted erythematous indurated plaques and nodules over forearms, left leg, right index finger, left wrist and dorsa of both feet. Histopathological examination of tissue biopsy showed multiple intracellular as well as extracellular leishmania donovan bodies. Keeping in mind the higher rate of side effects to pentavalent antimony, we treated this patient with oral miltefosine 50 mg bid and the lesions showed complete resolution over 4 months of therapy. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386923 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386922&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F585%2F87164 We report the first occurrence of the combination of squamous cell carcinoma and epithelioid sarcoma arising in a burn scar. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386922 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386921&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F583%2F87163 We report a case of glomus tumor situated in the proximal nail fold region and causing longitudinal splitting of nail. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386921 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386920&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F581%2F87162 R Sowmiya, D Prabhavathy, S JayakumarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):581-582Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, is an extremely rare, severe genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. It is an autosomal dominant disorder. It is not seen in siblings of affected children although there are very few case reports of progeria affecting more than one child in a family. Here we are presenting two siblings, a 14-year-old male and a 13-year-old female with features of progeria, suggesting a possible autosomal recessive inheritance. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386920 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386919&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F578%2F87161 Narendra Kumar, Anjan Bera, Ritesh Kumar, Sushmita Ghoshal, Shabab Lalit Angurana, Radhika SrinivasanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):578-580Subcutaneous metastasis from carcinoma larynx is a rare presentation and to the phalynx is the rarest. We herein describe a case report of carcinoma supraglottic larynx, which is involving all five distal phalanges of left hand with simultaneous metastases to lung and liver. Acrometastasis is an unusual presentation, which might mimic an infectious or inflammatory pathology. The brief report highlights the importance of clinical awareness of metastatic dissemination to unusual sites in the face of increasing cancer survivorship. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386919 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386918&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F576%2F87160 Kusumika Kanak, AK Jaiswal, Pallavi ReddyIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):576-577A 60-year-old male presented with hyperpigmented annular plaques with raised keratotic wall and central groove along with warty plaque involving the trunk and the extremities, respectively. A provisional diagnosis of porokeratosis was made which was confirmed histopathologically. Herein, we report a case of rare coexistence of disseminated superficial and warty porokeratosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386918 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386917&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F573%2F87159 Al-Saif Fahad, Al-Rikabi AmmarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):573-575Linear IgA bullous dermatosis is a rare sulfone-responsive subepidermal blistering disorder of unknown etiology in which smooth linear deposits of IgA are found in the basement membrane zone. Chronic bullous dermatosis of childhood is equivalent to linear IgA disease of adulthood and is characterized by an abrupt onset of large, widespread and tense bullae on a normal or erythematous base. In this case, we describe an unusual presentation of chronic bullous dermatosis in a 14-month-old Saudi girl. Histopathological examination revealed subepidermal cell poor blisters with linear deposition of IgA, IgG, IgM, and C3 along the dermoepidermal junction. The unusual clinical, histopathological and immunofluorescence fi... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386917 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386916&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F568%2F87158 We report three cases of cutaneous sarcoidosis without systemic involvement and with varied dermatologic presentation with regard to age and morphology. Lesions mimicked various common dermatologic conditions, causing great confusion for the diagnosis and posing problems for management. Awareness of these varied morphologic presentations is essential for the early diagnosis and management of the master mimicker - cutaneous sarcoidosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386916 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386915&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F564%2F87157 Yaghoobi Notash Ali, Mazoochy Hamed, Nikoo AzitaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):564-567A 48-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain underwent laparotomy that revealed two perforated ulcers in jejunum. He had skin lesions with porcelain white atrophic scar which were ignored for 3 years, whereas the disease revealed own malignant nature and progressed to nervous, gastrointestinal, and cardiopulmonary systems. The diagnosis of Degos disease was established on the basis of clinical and histopathological features. He expired due to cardio-pulmonary insufficiency after 5 months from the onset of systemic involvement. Autopsy showed diffuse fibrotic changes in serosal membranes and internal organs. Distribution of skin lesions that involved palmoplantar surfaces, genitalia and ... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386915 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386914&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F561%2F87156 We describe a case of scrotal ulceration with ATRA use in a Moroccan patient, an occurrence that has been rarely reported in the medical literature. The pathogenesis of scrotal ulceration remains unknown. Our experience indicates the importance of recognizing genital ulcers associated with ATRA in order that appropriate countermeasures can be taken. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386914 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386913&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F557%2F87155 Feroze Kaliyadan, Kaberi Biswas, AD DharmaratnamIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):557-560Six female patients diagnosed with Progressive Facial Hemiatrophy are presented here. The clinical and serological features are highlighted, and treatment options for the condition are discussed. We would like to highlight the need to differentiate the condition from localized scleroderma and the with limitation of its medical management. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386913 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386912&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F553%2F87154 Gurcharan Singh, Simran Pal Singh AnejaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):553-556The chronic inflammatory nature of psoriasis is also thought to predispose patients to other diseases with an inflammatory component, the most notable being cardiovascular and metabolic (cardiometabolite) disorders. This concept is supported by studies showing that psoriasis is associated with cardiovascular risk factors like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking and diseases including MI. Given the increased prevalence of cardiovascular co morbidities in patients, dermatologists treating psoriasis need to approach the disease as a potentially multisystem disorder and must alert these patients to the potentially negative effects of their disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386912 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386911&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F550%2F87153 Neerja PuriIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):550-552Extrapulmonary tuberculosis constitutes about 10% of all cases of tuberculosis, and cutaneous tuberculosis makes up only a small proportion of these cases. Despite prevention programs, tuberculosis is still progressing endemically in developing countries. Commonest clinical variant of cutaneous tuberculosis in our study was lupus vulgaris seen in 55% patients followed by scrufuloderma seen in 25% patients followed by orificial tuberculosis, tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, papulonecrotic tuberculid, and erythema induratum seen in 5% each. The commonest site of involvement was limbs seen in 50% patients followed by neck seen in 25% patients, face in 15%, and trunk in 10% patients.... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386911 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386910&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F546%2F87152 Conclusion: Pityriasis alba, vitiligo, leprosy, nevus depigmentosus and tinea versicolor are the five most common hypopigmentary disorders in children. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386910 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386909&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F541%2F87151 Conclusion: Our study has depicted high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity in pemphigus patients. It underlines the fact that physicians, who are in-charge of care for these patients, are in an exceptional position to distinguish the psychiatric comorbidity and to take appropriate measures. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386909 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386908&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F537%2F87150 Conclusion: Identification of lesions with high degree of association with SLE can alert the physician of the unfavorable prognosis and allow timely intervention and institution of appropriate management strategies. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386908 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386907&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F533%2F87149 Conclusion: Psoriatic patients have an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome and hypertension in comparison to nonpsoriatic patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386907 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386906&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F529%2F87148 Conclusion: The results of incidence and clinical pattern of herpes zoster is almost parallel to the previous studies. Any factors of immunosuppression should be checked, especially HIV, particularly in disseminated and long-lasting cases. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386906 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386905&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F527%2F87146 Conclusion: We conclude that steroids and emollients can be mixed in equal proportion (1:1) and the effect is same as steroid alone and increasing dilution of steroids with emollients was not effective in suppressing the wheal. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386905 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386904&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F520%2F87144 Conclusion: There is a positive association between insulin resistance and psoriasis. No association between psoriasis and dyslipidemia has been found in this study. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386904 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386903&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F517%2F87140 Arvind Poswal, Sangay Bhutia, Ruby MehtaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):517-519Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is an accepted method of extracting individual follicular unit grafts for hair transplant surgery. Since follicles are harvested from the back of the scalp using tiny punches resulting in minimal scarring, it has gained rapid acceptance among the patients. However, due care needs to be exercised while performing FUE. FUE should not be confused with the older plug graft extraction methods of coring out hair-bearing skin plugs. Lack of due diligence while performing such extractions can lead to subluxation of the grafts into the subdermal layer of scalp. Overtumescence of the scalp donor area, use of blunt punches and trying to "core" out the full thickness graft... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386903 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386902&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F515%2F87137 Conclusion : The anti-inflammatory activity of oral itraconazole suggests that it should be the first-line therapy in severe SD. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386902 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386901&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F513%2F87135 Conclusion: Adapalene clears the plantar warts faster compared to other modalities available. Limitation: Need trial with large number of patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386901 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386900&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F510%2F87134 Megha Shah, Hetal D ShahIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):510-512A skin and skin structure infection is a bacterial infection of skin and associated tissues. It may be complicated skin and skin structure infection or uncomplicated skin and skin structure infection. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration has called them acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). ABSSSI are common and encompass a variety of disease presentations and severity. Increased antimicrobial resistance among both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is the main problem in treatment. So, development of newer agents to fight against resistant microbes is the need of the hour. Ceftaroline, a newer cephalosporin, is one promising agent. (So... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386900 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386899&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F505%2F87132 Conclusion : Awareness of histomorphological changes that occur in skin lesions of leprosy after completion of treatment can aid the pathologist to determine whether the lesions are active or inactive histologically and assist the clinician to convince the patient that his disease is inactive and does not need further treatment. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386899 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386898&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F501%2F87130 Conclusion: Although Bax seems unrelated with early-stage MF, Fas and p53 expression in the lymphocytes may contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of this disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386898 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386897&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F497%2F87128 Conclusion: This study shows the strong association of HLA-A2, B8, and B17 antigens with psoriasis conferring susceptibility to psoriasis patients from Western India, while the antigens HLA-A28, B5, and B12 show strong negative association with the disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386897 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386896&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F494%2F87124 Conclusion : Our findings support the evidence that elevation of serum TNF-α is associated with AA. The exact role of serum TNF-α in AA should be additionally investigated in future studies. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386896 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386895&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F490%2F87121 This article presents in brief the relevance, functioning, importance, and the procedure of reporting adverse drug reactions. Dermatologists have the greatest opportunity in reporting various reactions that can happen as they come across majority of these drug reactions, prescribed by all sectors of the health system. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386895 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386894&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F485%2F87119 Kiran V Godse, Vijay Zawar, DS Krupashankar, Mukesh Girdhar, Sanjiv Kandhari, Sandipan Dhar, Sanjay Ghosh, Murlidhar Rajagopalan, Torsten ZuberbierIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):485-489This consensus statement was developed by Special Interest Group - Urticaria (IADVL). Urticaria, a heterogeneous group of diseases, often cannot be recognized by its morphology. Due to non-specific and non-affordable diagnosis, management of urticaria, especially chronic urticaria, is very challenging. This guideline includes definition, causes, classification and management of urticaria. Urticaria has a profound impact on the quality of life and causes immense distress to patients, necessitating effective treatment. One approach to manage urticaria is identification and elimination of the underlyi... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386894 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386893&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F480%2F87116 Nooshin Bagherani, Reza Yaghoobi, Mohammad OmidianIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):480-484Vitiligo is a common depigmenting skin disorder (prevalence 0.1-2%), still represents a cause of stigmatization and quality of life impairment in a large population. Several theories on vitiligo etiopathogenesis have been suggested including in trauma, stress, and autoimmune and genetic predisposition, accumulation of toxic compounds, altered cellular environment, imbalance in the oxidant-antioxidant system, impaired melanocyte migration and/or proliferation, infection, and psychological factors. Zinc, as a trace element, has many vital functions in human. It is antiapoptotic factor and needed as a cofactor for antioxidant defense system. It plays an important role in the process of mel... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386893 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386892&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F476%2F87114 Sanjay S BosamiyaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):476-479A paradoxical clinical worsening of a known condition or the appearance of a new condition after initiating antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients is defined as immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). Because of wide variation in clinical presentation and the still increasing spectrum of symptoms and etiologies reported, diagnosis remains problematic. Furthermore, no test is currently available to establish an IRIS diagnosis. Until a greater understanding of the syndrome is achieved in different regions of the world, clinicians need to remain vigilant when initiating ART and individualize therapy according to known treatment options for the specific infectious agent. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386892 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386891&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F5%2F471%2F87112 Amrinder J Kanwar, Dipankar DeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(5):471-475Literature on atopic dermatitis (AD) has experienced a spurt in the recent years with interest on genetics, immunology, pathogenesis, psychological impact, development of newer more effective and safer treatment agents. Indian literature on AD is limited, probably due to lower prevalence, and milder disease. In this review, we have discussed the Indian literature on epidemiology and clinical features of AD. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386891 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208991&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F465%2F84711 Subramanyam PremalathaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):465-466 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208991 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208990&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F463%2F84712 Saumya Panda, Koushik Lahiri, Sandipan DharIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):463-464 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208990 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208989&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F462%2F84714 Tugrul Purnak, Engin Senel, Ceren SahinIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):462-462 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208989 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208988&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F460%2F84715 Jignesh B Vaishnani, Sanjay S Bosamiya, Brijeshkumar J Sapariya, Paras R UdhrejaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):460-461 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208988 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208987&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F459%2F84716 Feroze KaliyadanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):459-460 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208987 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208986&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F456%2F84718 Sujatha S Reddy, Ashish Lanjekar, Atul KaushikIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):456-458 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208986 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208985&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F455%2F84719 Piyush B Borkhatariya, Shweta Gupta, Damodar Bang, Ranjan C RawalIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):455-456 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208985 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208984&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F454%2F84720 Shrutakirthi D Shenoi, Shubha Seshadri, Smitha Prabhu, Rohith Valsalan, Vinay Pandit, B Sathish PaiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):454-454 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208984 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208983&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F452%2F84725 Chandramohan Kudligi, Pradeep Vittal Bhagwat, Sujata Shivanand Giriyan, Mohan Shendre EshwarraoIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):452-453 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208983 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208982&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F451%2F84728 US Kanade, SD Birare, P Gadgil, SY SwamiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):451-452 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208982 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208981&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F450%2F84729 Vijay ZawarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):450-451 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208981 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208980&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F449%2F84730 S Pavithra, Sanath Rao, B Vishal, GS PaiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):449-450 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208980 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208979&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F447%2F84732 Sorna L Kumar, Reena RaiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):447-448 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208979 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208978&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F446%2F84734 C Shanmuga Sekar, CR Srinivas, Sheja JacobIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):446-447 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208978 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208977&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F445%2F84735 K Bhuvana, N Sarala, Gurcharan Singh, TN KumarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):445-446 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208977 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208976&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F444%2F84737 Kiran V GodseIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):444-444 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208976 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208975&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F442%2F84739 Silonie Sachdeva, Shabina Sachdeva, Pranav KapoorIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):442-443 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208975 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208974&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F439%2F84756 Manjyot Gautam, Sharmila Patil, Pritam MundeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):439-441A 52-year-old female presented to our out patient department with asymptomatic, hypopigmented lesions on the neck and back since 2 months. There was a history of taking antitubercular treatment for suspected pulmonary tuberculosis 2 years back. On blood investigations, the serum angiotensin converting enzyme levels were increased and the skin biopsy revealed a naked granuloma in the dermis. A diagnosis of systemic sarcoidosis was made and the patient was started on oral corticosteroids and Methotrexate, with clinical improvement. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208974 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208973&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F435%2F84755 We report a case of KA-mimicking squamous cell carcinoma in a 40-year old smoker, who was also having speckeled leukoplakia on the buccal mucosa. The present case highlights the importance of histopathological diagnosis, as the treatment in latter case is aggressive, which is unnecessary if attempted with KA. Moreover, the present report provides an overview of such lesions, which could be encountered in clinical situations for which definitive diagnosis is of paramount importance before the starting of treatment plan. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208973 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208972&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F432%2F84754 Ru-zhi Zhang, Wen-yuan ZhuIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):432-434Five Chinese patients were found to have a linear, splayed, vertical pattern of lesions on their back, chest and abdomen. These lesions were clinically and pathologically diagnosed as seborrheic keratosis. The mean age of our patients was 77.6 years. During the follow-up period of 12-20 years, the lesions appeared to increase with age, and no malignant changes were observed on these sites. These patients had no serious underlying medical problems or malignant neoplasm, except for one patient with duodenal ulcer. While we are uncertain as to the cause of this patterning of seborrheic keratoses, we believe that it is distinct from previously reported patterns; this will contribute to research on the pathogenesis of seb... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208972 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208971&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F430%2F84752 We report this occurrence in an 18-year-old girl to review the currently forgotten status of donovanosis amongst the STDs and the poor outcome of the disease if left untreated. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208971 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208970&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F428%2F84750 Reza Mahmoud Robati, Mehdi Qeisari, Marjan Saeedi, Mona KarimiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):428-429The auricle is an extremely rare site for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Old World, which tends to be a benign disease with self-healing small nodules such as the "oriental sore". However, in the New World, there is a type of CL of the ear, named as "chiclero's ulcer" which is caused by Leishmania mexicana. Herein, we describe a case of massive auricular enlargement due to Old World CL. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208970 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208969&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F426%2F84749 Leonardo Bugatti, Giorgio FilosaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):426-427The authors report on a case of a 65-year-old man with pigmented clear-cell acanthoma located on the right thigh. Dermoscopy disclosed a peculiar picture consisting of diffuse black pigmentation with a superficial greyish veil in the central portion, dotted-to-globular dark red-black structures mainly located at the periphery with a homogenous regular reticular arrangement; peripheral translucid desquamation. Dermoscopic features are correlated with the histology, where hemosiderin deposits present in a sheet-like arrangement in the perivascular papillary dermis and in a band-like disposition in the reticular dermis at the base of the lesion can account for the pigmented picture. The lesion arose on a trauma-pr... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208969 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208968&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F423%2F84747 We present an adult Ghanaian with NF1, who subsequently developed CML. Relevance of the case report is discussed. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208968 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208967&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F421%2F84746 Ashish Aggarwal, Ramesh Kumar, Ravi C Sharma, Dinesh Dutt SharmaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):421-422Topiramate is an antiepileptic medication frequently used for the management of alcohol dependence and in other psychiatric disorders. Though cutaneous side effects are known to occur with it, isolated pure pruritus is rarely reported with topiramate in the literature. We wish to report a case of pruritus associated with topiramate use in a male with alcohol dependence syndrome. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208967 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208966&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F418%2F84744 María F Villafañe, Marcelo CortiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):418-420Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma (CBCL) is an unusual skin neoplasm with a great range of clinical presentations. Here, we report a case of CBCL in an AIDS patient presented as a single and nodular/ulcerative lesion in the perianal area. The patient was started on highly active antiretroviral therapy alone with a good clinical and oncological response. Two years later, the patient is asymptomatic with undetectable viral load and immune reconstitution. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208966 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208965&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F415%2F84743 We report a case of a 53-year-old man affected by palmo-plantar slight psoriatic dermatitis, who presented a rapid onset of POPP. Rx imaging showed enthesitis and a moderate phalanx erosion with articular spaces narrowing and swollen periosteal reaction. A magnetic resonance imaging test of the hands showed an initial stage of synovitis and extensive periostitis of the distal phalangeal tufts. The patient has been treated with oral methotrexate for a month with a rapid clinical improvement and pain reduction. As POPP at first manifests as a painful onycodistrophy, it can easily be confused with bacterial perionyxis. The delay in making the correct diagnosis, and therefore, the delay in giving a proper treatment would mean the progressive articular erosion and the permanent invalidation of ... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208965 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208964&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F412%2F84741 We report here a case of acquired painful multifocal tufted angiomas on the face and neck in an immunocompetent young adult. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208964 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208963&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F407%2F84768 Conclusions: The most common dermoscopic finding of AA in our study was yellow dots, followed by black dots, broken hairs, short vellus hair and tapering hairs. Dermoscopic findings were not affected by the type of AA or the severity of the disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208963 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208962&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F403%2F84767 Conclusion: QoL was affected in 75% of psoriasis patients. There was no association between QoL and age or gender. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208962 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208961&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F398%2F84766 Conclusions: The high rate of additional occurrences of skin cancers among patients with previously diagnosed BCC emphasizes the need of continued follow-up of these individuals. Those with higher risk require closest screening. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208961 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208960&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F393%2F84765 Conclusion: The study showed that not only the number but also the presence of mixed-color ST was related to obesity, but not to diabetes. The presence of mixed-color STs in nondiabetic subjects needs close inspection of BMI. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208960 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208959&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F389%2F84760 Conclusion: Phrynoderma is a disorder with distinctive clinical features and can be considered as a multifactorial disease involving multiple nutrients, local factors like pressure and friction, and environmental factors in the setting of increased nutritional demand. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208959 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208958&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F383%2F84733 Conclusions: Majority of the patients with clinically suspected plant dermatitis belonged to 3 rd or 4 th decade and Parthenium was the leading plant allergen Sensitization to Leguminosae plants and Hopea ponga, seen in 9 cases, have not been reported earlier in literature. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208958 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208957&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F380%2F84722 Conclusion: The exact cause of melasma is unknown. However, many factors have been implicated in the etiopathogenesis of this disorder. Here we try to identify the causative factors and provocation to develop melasma. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208957 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208956&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F375%2F84721 Conclusion: As NCS is not an uncommon disease in children, it is always necessary to find out the subtle neurological signs, whenever we observe any case with cutaneous markers suggestive of NCS. In addition, it is a must to do a detailed dermatological examination in a child with central nervous system involvement, in the pediatric population. However, the neurological course cannot be predicted from skin lesions. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208956 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208955&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F368%2F84717 Arijit CoondooIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(4):368-374Cytokines are non-immunoglobulin proteins and glycoproteins produced by a wide variety of cells, in response to any immune stimulus. Cytokines are signaling molecules that send downstream signals to various cells through a number of signal transduction pathways and act further by binding to specific membrane receptors (cytokine receptors) on the cell surface. They are emergency molecules, which are released transiently. Cytokines play an important role in cellular communication. They regulate immunity, inflammation, cell activation, cell migration, cell proliferation, apoptosis, and hematopoiesis. However, when released persistently they can produce chronic disease (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208955 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208954&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F4%2F363%2F84713 This article thus gives just an overview and evolution of venereology in India with regard to venereal diseases (now more often known as STIs/disease), control measures, academic, association and journal development and finally future perspective. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208954 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986280&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F357%2F82491 Feroze Kaliyadan, S VenkitakrishnanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):357-359 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986280 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986279&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F355%2F82494 Banavasi S Girisha, Manjunath M Shenoy, Michelle Mathias, Vijaya ShenoyIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):355-357 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986279 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986278&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F353%2F82497 Manoj Harnalikar, Atul Dongre, Uday KhopkarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):353-354 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986278 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986277&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F352%2F82499 Kiran V GodseIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):352-353 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986277 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986276&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F351%2F82502 R Sudha, TP Vetrichevvel, K Krishnarathnam, S AnandanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):351-352 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986276 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986275&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F349%2F82504 Sheena Bansal, Smita Ghate, Hemangi R JerajaniIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):349-351 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986275 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986274&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F347%2F82507 Ashish Singh, S Ambujam, AN UmaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):347-349 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986274 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986273&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F346%2F82508 Zerrin Ogretmen, Serhat Sari, Murat ErmeteIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):346-347 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986273 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986272&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F344%2F82509 Arun Kumar Metta, S Ramachandra, Shilpa ManupatiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):344-345 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986272 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986271&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F343%2F82510 Sundaram Murugan, TP Vetrichevvel, Shobana Subramanyam, Anandan SubramanianIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):343-344 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986271 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986270&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F341%2F82506 IS Reddy, G Swarnalatha, Meenakshi SwainIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):341-342 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986270 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986269&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F339%2F82505 Zeynep Karaali, Birol Baysal, Sule Poturoglu, Mehmet KendirIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):339-340Brucellosis is a common worldwide zoonotic disease. Cutaneous manifestations are not specific and affect 1-14% of patients with brucellosis. Here, we describe 49-year-old female with fever and a diffuse maculopapular rash due to Brucella melitensis infection. Histopathology of skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis; positive blood cultures for B. melitensis established the diagnosis of brucellosis. We provide a review of the relevant literature. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986269 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986268&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F337%2F82503 Maria Teresa Garcia-Romero, Verónica Narváez-Rosales, Maria Teresa Hojyo-TomokaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):337-338Aplasia cutis congenita is a rare condition characterized by the absence of skin and sometimes other underlying structures such as bone or dura. It can be a part of various syndromes and can be associated with multiple genetic diseases, malformation patterns, or a combination of all. It is even considered as a form frustre of a neural tube defect in several literatures. Bullous aplasia cutis congenita is a clinical subtype of the condition, with extremely few cases reported in the literature. It presents as a cystic or bullous lesion at birth, which eventually transforms into an atrophic, flat scar covered by a thin epithelium. Some cases present with... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986268 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986267&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F335%2F82501 Ruzhi Zhang, Wenyuan ZhuIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):335-336Imiquimod is a small molecule with adjuvant pro-inflammatory effects that can be topically delivered as a cream for treating external genital and perianal warts. In our report, two Chinese males at the ages of 25 and 22 years were treated with imiquimod 5% cream for recurrent condyloma accuminatum, three times per week for 18 and 12. weeks, respectively. Depigmentation were noted and gradually enlarged in the treated areas after the two patients discontinued imiquimod. Therefore, clinicians should be made aware of the possible pigmentary changes associated with application of this cream. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986267 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986266&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F332%2F82500 We report one such case of multifocal tuberculosis verrucosa cutis in a 17-year old male patient in the absence of any primary tuberculous focus. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986266 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986265&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F329%2F82498 Ruzhi Zhang, Wenyuan ZhuIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):329-331A 24-year-old female presented to the clinic complaining of bizarre patterns and linear streaks of hyperpigmentation on her legs and bizarre alutaceous patches on the neck and upper breast of her son for 7 days. Physical examination showed sharply demarcated hyperpigmented streaks on the extensor aspects of legs and bizarre brown maculae and patches on the right neck and upper chest of her son. Considering the history of Chinese herbal medicine decoction had been splashed onto these sites, phytophotodermatitis was definitely diagnosed. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986265 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986264&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F326%2F82496 Alka Sonavane, Vasant Baradkar, Parul Salunkhe, Simit KumarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):326-328Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is one of the fatal complications of meningococcal infection. Here we report a fatal case of this syndrome due to Neisseria meningitidis in a 29-year-old male patient who was admitted with high-grade fever and chills and vomiting since 7 days, a skin rash over the abdomen and trunk, and altered sensorium since 2 days. On examination, the signs of meningitis were present along with the hemorrhagic rash. The diagnosis of adrenal hemorrhage was confirmed by computerized tomographic scan findings. The patient was started on intravenous ceftriaxone, and the cerebrospinal fluid was processed for bacterial culture, which yielded growth of N meningitidis. The ... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986264 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986263&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F324%2F82495 S Pavithra, H Mallya, GS PaiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):324-325A 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 biopsy was suggestive of verruca plana, which confirmed our clinical diagnosis. Here, we report this case of verruca plana due to its rare extensive involvement and unusual site in a non-immunocompromised individual. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986263 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986262&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F321%2F82493 Mahendra M Kura, Vrushali K RaneIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):321-323Primary cutaneous actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces israelii occurs most commonly in the cervicofacial area. It commonly presents as "lumpy jaw" with draining sinuses which discharge the characteristic "sulfur granules". A low index of suspicion and a low sensitivity in culturing the organism, due to its fastidious nature often delays the diagnosis. An atypical clinical presentation mimicking lymphangioma circumscriptum with grouped papulovesicular and nodular lesions along the lower jaw extending from skin to the inner buccal mucosa, confirmed on histology and an excellent therapeutic response to penicillin is reported. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986262 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986261&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F318%2F82492 Georgi TchernevIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):318-320Folliculitis et perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens is a rare disease of unknown etiology. It is a suppurative process that involves the scalp, eventually resulting in extensive scarring and irreversible alopecia. The condition is also known as 'acne necrotica miliaris' or 'Proprionibacterium' folliculitis. Most often the disease affects men of African-American or African-Caribbean descent between 20 and 40 years of age. The clinical picture is determined by fluctuating painful fistule-forming conglomerates of abscesses in the region of the occipital scalp. The cause of scalp folliculitis is not well understood. It is generally considered to be an inflammatory reaction to components of t... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986261 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986260&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F315%2F82490 VJ Katkar, Supriya S Tankhiwale, Arvind KurhadeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):315-317A young apparently healthy, non-diabetic, HIV non-reactive woman presented with a mycetoma-like lesion on right buttock. Discharge was scanty, and mycotic grains were not seen. Biopsy of sinus track was obtained for microscopy and culture. Microscopic examination revealed plenty of fungal hyphae in direct microscopic examination of grounded tissues in saline; KOH, Gram's, and H and E-stained smears. All the three inoculated slants of Sabouraud's media yielded heavy growth of Fusarium solani. Presence of numerous hyphal fragments in direct microscopy and heavy growth of F. solani in all three slants indicative of etiological role of fungus in the present case. It is probably a first ... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986260 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986259&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F313%2F82489 We report here an unusual case of a 60 year old female who presented with skin lesion which clinically looked sarcoid with history suggestive of sarcoidosis, but on histopathology fibromatosis of breast was revealed. Complete work up ruled out any carcinomatous changes. Surgical excision of the lesion was done with no recurrence seen in one year follow up period. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986259 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986258&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F309%2F82488 Naser Tayyebi Meibodi, Yalda Nahidi, Zari JavidiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):309-312Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis presents with perinuclear vacuolization of the keratinocytes in spinous and granular layers, keratinocytes with ill-defined limits, which leads to a reticulate appearance of the epidermis, an increased number of variously shaped and sized basophilic keratohyalin granules and the same sized eosinophilic trichohyalin granules, at any level of epidermis, mainly in the stratum granulosum, and compact hyperkeratosis. This minor reactive pathologic reaction pattern of skin is found in large variety of diseases. This paper is the first case report of such pattern in inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus. Our case is of a 23-year-old man with pruritic verrucous lesio... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986258 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986257&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F306%2F82487 Jayasree Manoj, Feroze Kaliyadan, Manoj Unni, AD DharmaratnamIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):306-308Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis (CHP) was first described in 1980 by Winkelmann as a chronic histiocytic disease of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, which is characterized clinically by tender erythematous nodules, recurrent high fever, malaise, jaundice, organomegaly, serosal effusions, pancytopenia, hepatic dysfunction, and coagulatory abnormalities. CHP may occur either isolated or as part of cutaneous manifestations of hemophagocytic syndrome. Here, we report two different presentations of CHP. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986257 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986256&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F303%2F82486 Juliana Catucci Boza, Vanessa Santos Cunha, Claudia Dickel de Andrade, Isabel Cristina Palma KuhlIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(3):303-305The importance of laboratory experiments in the formation of physicians is well recognized since they facilitate scientific development and enhance technical skills. Dermal filling procedures are performed for the correction of wrinkles, rhytids, scars, and lipodystrophy. Till date, experimental models for the training of dermal filling techniques have not been studied. To demonstrate an experimental laboratory model for the training of dermal filling techniques in an animal model. The heads of pigs were used for this purpose, together with Carbopol gel at different densities, which was used to simulate the fillers available in the market. Needles... Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986256 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986255&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F300%2F82485 This article reviews the mechanism of action, indications and efficacy of topical Hyaluronic acid gel in the management of oral ulcers. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986255 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986254&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F295%2F82484 This study showed that oral iron helped to reduce nickel absorption from the diet. The study also showed that combination of LND and oral iron can bring a faster reduction in the severity of clinical symptoms of CVHE in a nickel sensitive individual. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986254 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986253&cid=s_33841_12_f&fid=33841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-ijd.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F56%2F3%2F290%2F82483 Conclusion : wide spectrum of mucocutaneous manifestations is observed in CF. We have provided a classification for these manifestations, which may help in better recognition and uniform recording in future. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology) Indian Journal of Dermatology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986253 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986253