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View article: Prospective observational study of efficacy of Nd:YAG laser in black tattoo: an experience of cosmetology in rural tertiary care centre
Prospective observational study of efficacy of Nd:YAG laser in black tattoo: an experience of cosmetology in rural tertiary care centre Open
Background: Tattoo is common in rural areas signifying their traditions and beliefs whereas in urban areas tattooing is by choice. Q-switched (QS) lasers represent the gold standard in the treatment of tattoo removal. In this study, we rep…
View article: Quality Management in E-Commerce: Ensuring Customer Satisfaction in the Digital Marketplace
Quality Management in E-Commerce: Ensuring Customer Satisfaction in the Digital Marketplace Open
The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the global retail landscape, offering unprecedented convenience, variety, and accessibility to consumers. However, the digital nature of these platforms presents significant challenges in ensuring …
View article: Prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption among women of reproductive age group in urban settings of Sikkim: a cross sectional study
Prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption among women of reproductive age group in urban settings of Sikkim: a cross sectional study Open
Background: Alcohol consumption by women of reproductive age group not only affects their health but can also cause multiple adverse birth outcomes. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumpti…
View article: A Pilot Study on Hypogonadism in Male Leprosy Patients in Rural Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India
A Pilot Study on Hypogonadism in Male Leprosy Patients in Rural Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India Open
Background: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae . Besides the skin and peripheral nerves, it also involves many internal organs. Testicular involvement is mainly seen in leprosy. Hypogonadis…
View article: Pityriasis alba
Pityriasis alba Open
Background: Pityriasis alba (PA) is a common, benign skin disorder occurring predominantly in children and adolescents. It is characterized by the presence of multiple, ill-defined, hypopigmented patches with fine scaling particularly over…
View article: Abstract 6: Maternal efficacy, safety, and pregnancy outcomes with degludec versus detemir in the treatment of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: An international, multicentre, randomised trial
Abstract 6: Maternal efficacy, safety, and pregnancy outcomes with degludec versus detemir in the treatment of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: An international, multicentre, randomised trial Open
JOURNAL/ijeam/04.03/02223308-202203001-00018/inline-graphic1/v/2022-10-03T190107Z/r/image-tiff Background and Aims: To compare the efficacy and safety of insulin degludec (degludec) versus insulin detemir (detemir) in pregnant women with t…
View article: Last-Mile Delivery Challenges: A Quality Management Perspective
Last-Mile Delivery Challenges: A Quality Management Perspective Open
Digital commerce has adopted last-mile delivery as its vital performance factor for customer satisfaction and supply chain execution and brand loyalty. New customer requirements for faster delivery paired with more reliable and transparent…
View article: Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination among the Beneficiaries of Sikkim Manipal University: A Cross Sectional Study
Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination among the Beneficiaries of Sikkim Manipal University: A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Covid-19, an infection caused by SARS- CoV2 has claimed millions of lives since late 2019 with no curative measures. In India, 4 vaccines have been approved for use i.e. Serum Institute’s Covishield, Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, G…
View article: Skin Behind the Bars!
Skin Behind the Bars! Open
Background: Prisoners fall in the most vulnerable population group, but the health issue of this group is the most understudied. The various dermatological conditions that hamper their overall health and quality of life needs to be identif…
View article: 123 Quality Improvement Project on Completion of Respect Form in the Community At Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC)
123 Quality Improvement Project on Completion of Respect Form in the Community At Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC) Open
Background ReSPECT (Recommendation Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) form was designed to communicate a personalized set of recommendations for a patient’s clinical care in an emergency situation and priorities over other aspe…
View article: Making cotton face masks extra-protective by use of impervious cloth as the front layer to restrict flow of aerosols and droplets
Making cotton face masks extra-protective by use of impervious cloth as the front layer to restrict flow of aerosols and droplets Open
Introduction One of the important measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 in community is use of face mask. Though the debate is going on regarding the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 it makes reasonable point for universal use of face …
View article: Experience of cosmetology in rural Central India: a clinico-epidemiological profile and comparative study of 35% glycolic acid peel and 15% trichloroacetic acid peel in melasma
Experience of cosmetology in rural Central India: a clinico-epidemiological profile and comparative study of 35% glycolic acid peel and 15% trichloroacetic acid peel in melasma Open
Background: Melasma, an acquired hypermelanosis, is challenging to treat rural population more exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays in Central India. Chemical peeling is a new, safe and cost-effective treatment with very few studies comparing …
View article: Puzzling Papules on the neck: Cutaneous metastasis from the breast
Puzzling Papules on the neck: Cutaneous metastasis from the breast Open
Cutaneous metastasis from a primary internal malignancy is rare. Breast cancer is the most common primary internal malignancy presenting with cutaneous metastases, and it presents in various morphological and histological forms. Medical pr…
View article: Segmental neurofibromatosis: A report of a rare case
Segmental neurofibromatosis: A report of a rare case Open
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder with an autosomal-dominant inheritance mainly affecting the growth of the cells of the neural tissues. Segmental NF (SNF), a rare variant of NF (NF type V), is characterized by café-au-lait macu…
View article: Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita with limb defects, cleft palate, and ambiguous genitalia
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita with limb defects, cleft palate, and ambiguous genitalia Open
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is an uncommon, congenital, vascular malformation first described by van Lohuizen in 1922. CMTC is an infrequently reported congenital cutaneous disorder and is usually present at birth but …
View article: Pregnancy-associated hyperkeratosis of the nipple/areola
Pregnancy-associated hyperkeratosis of the nipple/areola Open
Hyperkeratosis of the nipple is an uncommon, benign, asymptomatic, acquired condition of unknown pathogenesis. Most cases are bilateral, although unilateral cases had been reported. Breastfeeding is usually not affected. Physiologic change…
View article: Pregnancy-associated hyperkeratosis of nipple/areola
Pregnancy-associated hyperkeratosis of nipple/areola Open
Hyperkeratosis of nipple is uncommon, benign, asymptomatic, acquired condition of unknown pathogenesis. Most cases are bilateral, although unilateral cases had been reported. Breastfeeding is usually not affected. Physiologic changes of th…
View article: Prevalence of topical steroid misuse among rural masses
Prevalence of topical steroid misuse among rural masses Open
The problem of topical products or steroids abuse is rampant and significant, and unless and until immediate steps are taken to root out this problem from our setup, the condition will become worse all the more.
View article: Extrafacial melasma over forearms
Extrafacial melasma over forearms Open
Sir, Melasma is a common hypermelanoses affecting the female gender. The etiology of melasma has not been clearly identified. Factors associated with melasma include exposure to ultraviolet light, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, hormone re…
View article: Hailey-Hailey disease
Hailey-Hailey disease Open
DISCUSSION The prevalence of Hailey–Hailey disease (HHD) also known as familial benign chronic pemphigus is 1:50,000.[1] It is an autosomal dominant disorder caused due to mutation in ATP2C1 gene.[23] The gene encodes an adenosine triphosp…
View article: Dermatoses due to quackery: A case snippet and concise review of literature
Dermatoses due to quackery: A case snippet and concise review of literature Open
A wide prevalence of socio-religious, cultural, and tribal practices in India often leads to a multitude of skin conditions, which can misled the dermatologists in arriving at a diagnosis. With increasing globalization and migration, the p…