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View article: Non-melanin pigmentation: A narrative review
Non-melanin pigmentation: A narrative review Open
Skin colour is determined by four biochromes: oxyhaemoglobin (red), reduced haemoglobin (blue), carotenoids (yellow), and, most importantly, the amount and type of melanin produced and its distribution in the skin. Pigmentary disorders com…
View article: A Study to Evaluate the Relationship between Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontitis
A Study to Evaluate the Relationship between Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontitis Open
A BSTRACT Background: Periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are both chronic inflammatory conditions with growing evidence of a potential link. Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between periodontitis and cardi…
View article: A Study to Delineate the Immunohistological Parameters of Active Versus Stable Vitiligo Using S100, Melan A in Conjunction with CD4 and CD8 Immunohistochemistry Markers
A Study to Delineate the Immunohistological Parameters of Active Versus Stable Vitiligo Using S100, Melan A in Conjunction with CD4 and CD8 Immunohistochemistry Markers Open
Background: Vitiligo is an autoimmune pigmentary disorder where it is important to assess the disease status (active/stable) to guide therapeutic decisions. Aim and Objectives: We aimed to compare expression of Melan A and S100 in active a…
View article: Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam as Premedication in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries and Procedures
Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam as Premedication in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries and Procedures Open
Aims and Objectives. To compare premedication with intranasal dexmedetomi-dine and intranasal midazolam for their sedative effects and ease of parental separation in children undergoing cardiac surgeries. Materials and Methods. This prospe…
View article: Syringocystadenoma papilliferum with tubular apocrine adenoma without nevus sebaceous – A rare composite tumor of pinna presenting in a blaschkoid pattern
Syringocystadenoma papilliferum with tubular apocrine adenoma without nevus sebaceous – A rare composite tumor of pinna presenting in a blaschkoid pattern Open
Syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP) is an uncommon benign adnexal tumor, most commonly involving the head-and-neck region. It usually occurs singly or may be seen in association with other tumors. The association of tubular apocrine ade…
View article: Traction Folliculitis: An Unrecognized Entity
Traction Folliculitis: An Unrecognized Entity Open
Traction folliculitis (TF) is an uncommon and under-reported entity that presents as perifollicular erythema and pustules in patients in whom excessive traction is used while styling the hair. In this article, we report 2 patients who pres…
View article: A rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity
A rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity Open
One of the most prevalent benign tumors of the main salivary glands is pleomorphic adenoma. They may also develop in the smaller salivary glands, which are common in the nasal cavity. The aim is to present this rare case which was diagnose…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Contamination on the Mobile Phones Used by Dental Health-care Professionals versus Faculty of School System
Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Contamination on the Mobile Phones Used by Dental Health-care Professionals versus Faculty of School System Open
Introduction: Mobile phones are frequently used in environments of high bacteria presence. These can harbor various potential pathogens and become an exogenous source of nosocomial infections. Even in recent outbreak of COVID-19, it has be…
View article: Awareness of Periodontal Treatment Modalities among Dentists of Bathinda District of Punjab: A Questionnaire Survey
Awareness of Periodontal Treatment Modalities among Dentists of Bathinda District of Punjab: A Questionnaire Survey Open
Introduction: Periodontal disease is a chronic, inflammatory disease that can lead to various destructive changes in the periodontium as well as systemic health. Periodontology is a fast-growing dental specialty ranging from new advances i…
View article: Periorbital hypermelanosis secondary to lichenoid dermatitis due to use of tobramycin eye drops
Periorbital hypermelanosis secondary to lichenoid dermatitis due to use of tobramycin eye drops Open
Drug induced lichenoid dermatitis is a rare cause of periorbital hyperpigmentation. Herein, we report a case of lichenoid pigmentation that occurred in an elderly female due to use of tobtramycin eye drops.
View article: Undergraduate Dermatology: Interactive Teaching Strategies in a Lecture
Undergraduate Dermatology: Interactive Teaching Strategies in a Lecture Open
An evolving need for learner centric approach in teaching calls for innovative methods that can be utilised by teachers in the classroom and clinical setting. In this article, we have outlined few teaching strategies that can be used to ma…
View article: Methotrexate in lichen planus pemphigoides – A case report and review of the literature
Methotrexate in lichen planus pemphigoides – A case report and review of the literature Open
Dear Editor, Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare sub-epidermal autoimmune blistering disorder that appears to be a combination of lichen planus (LP) and bullous pemphigoid (BP). It is characterized by the presence of tense fluid-fil…
View article: Squamous cell carcinoma arising in lesions of discoid lupus erythematosus in a patient with overlap syndrome: A chronic rare complication
Squamous cell carcinoma arising in lesions of discoid lupus erythematosus in a patient with overlap syndrome: A chronic rare complication Open
Dear Editor, Malignant transformation can occur in long-standing lesions of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).[1] This complication is relatively rare in the Indian population due to the protective effects of melanin. We describe here a pa…
View article: Dermoscopy as a simple non-invasive tool for diagnosis and monitoring of extensive nevus spilus maculosus
Dermoscopy as a simple non-invasive tool for diagnosis and monitoring of extensive nevus spilus maculosus Open
Nevus spilus (NS) or speckled lentiginous nevus is a benign melanocytic lesion seen in 0.2-2.3% of the population.[1] It may be congenital or acquired, and is clinically characterized by multiple pigmented macules or papules of size rangin…
View article: Baboon syndrome with lactulose
Baboon syndrome with lactulose Open
Sir, Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), formerly referred to as Baboon syndrome, is a benign cutaneous drug reaction occurring in the absence of systemic involvement. The genesis involves exposure to s…
View article: Pemphigus Foliaceous With Prominent Neutrophilic Pustules
Pemphigus Foliaceous With Prominent Neutrophilic Pustules Open
Sir, A 15-year-old male patient presented with generalized erythema, crusting, scaling (yellowish to dirty brown), and erosions over the body, gradually progressing into erythroderma [Figures 1a and 1b]. During the course of admission, he …
View article: A Delphi consensus on the nomenclature and diagnosis of lichen planus pigmentosus and related entities
A Delphi consensus on the nomenclature and diagnosis of lichen planus pigmentosus and related entities Open
Background: Although well known in clinical practice, research in lichen planus pigmentosus and related dermal pigmentary diseases is restricted due to lack of consensus on nomenclature and disease definition. Aims and Objectives: Delphi e…