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View article: Topical Tacrolimus in Vitiligo: Consensus Paper from the Pigmentary Disorders Society
Topical Tacrolimus in Vitiligo: Consensus Paper from the Pigmentary Disorders Society Open
Topical tacrolimus ointment has a favorable risk benefit profile to be used as one of the first-line agents for vitiligo. Combination of topical tacrolimus and narrow band Ultraviolet-B (NBUVB) was recommended as an effective treatment for…
View article: Correlation of Treadmill Stress Test with Coronary Angiography to Predict Coronary Artery Disease in Female Patients
Correlation of Treadmill Stress Test with Coronary Angiography to Predict Coronary Artery Disease in Female Patients Open
View article: Medical management of vitiligo: a narrative review
Medical management of vitiligo: a narrative review Open
Vitiligo is a chronic cutaneous disease presenting with asymptomatic depigmented macular lesions without any signs of inflammation. Since time immemorial, treatment has been sought for this disorder due to the substantial stigma associated…
View article: Concurrent pyoderma gangrenosum and tuberculosis: Diagnosis, treatment complexities and exploring cyclosporine’s role – A literature review
Concurrent pyoderma gangrenosum and tuberculosis: Diagnosis, treatment complexities and exploring cyclosporine’s role – A literature review Open
View article: Genetic Diversity Analysis in Medium Duration Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.] Germplasm for Different Agronomic Traits and Biotic Factors
Genetic Diversity Analysis in Medium Duration Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.] Germplasm for Different Agronomic Traits and Biotic Factors Open
For the people living in tropical and sub-tropical regions, Pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.] is a very essential pulse crop because of its high nutrition along with several important features such as feed and fodder for animal consum…
View article: Reticulate acropigmentation of Kitamura and Dowling-Degos disease overlap: a rare case report
Reticulate acropigmentation of Kitamura and Dowling-Degos disease overlap: a rare case report Open
Reticulate acropigmentation of Kitamura (RAK) and Dowling-Degos disease (DDD) belong to the rare heterogeneous group of reticulate pigmentary disorders. They are inherited as an autosomal dominant trait with variable penetrance and are cha…
View article: Genetic Variability Estimation in Forty Pigeonpea Germplasm for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits
Genetic Variability Estimation in Forty Pigeonpea Germplasm for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits Open
Aim: The present research aimed to estimate the genetic variability in forty pigeonpea germplasms for yield and yield-attributing traits such as initial plant stand, final plant stand, days to 50% flowering, primary branches, secondary bra…
View article: Role of PPAR modulators on seizure control and neurobehavior in status epilepticus model in rats
Role of PPAR modulators on seizure control and neurobehavior in status epilepticus model in rats Open
This study explored the impact of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor modulators (PPAR-m) on seizure control and epileptogenesis in a lithium-pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus (SE) model in Wistar rats. Following optimal dose d…
View article: Evaluation of different insecticides against aphid on summer mungbean
Evaluation of different insecticides against aphid on summer mungbean Open
A field experiment was conducted on mungbean crop to evaluate different insecticides against aphid, Aphis craccivora during summer season of 2022. The results indicated that minimum aphid adult populations was recorded in treatment where S…
View article: Evaluation of different insecticides against whitefly on summer mungbean
Evaluation of different insecticides against whitefly on summer mungbean Open
A field experiment was conducted on mungbean crop to evaluate different insecticides against whitefly, Bemisia tabaci during summer season of 2022. The results indicated that minimum whitefly adult populations was recorded in treatment whe…
View article: The serum concentration of soluble apoptosis-associated molecules in coeliac disease
The serum concentration of soluble apoptosis-associated molecules in coeliac disease Open
Introduction and objectives: The exact role of soluble apoptosis-related mediators in celiac disease is still not fully understood. Serum sFas-sFasL may play a role in the pathogenesis, and the aim of this study was to assess the circulati…
View article: Ocimum sanctum extract preserves neuronal echotexture and controls seizure in lithium-pilocarpine induced status epilepticus rats
Ocimum sanctum extract preserves neuronal echotexture and controls seizure in lithium-pilocarpine induced status epilepticus rats Open
Objective: To investigate the effect of Ocimum sanctum hydroalcoholic extract (OSHE) on seizure control and neuronal injury in rats with lithium-pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus (SE). Methods: SE was induced by administering lithium …
View article: Faculty Forum: Dermatology Residency and an Approach to the MD Examination: A Primer for Postgraduate Students
Faculty Forum: Dermatology Residency and an Approach to the MD Examination: A Primer for Postgraduate Students Open
In this review, we will discuss the approach to dermatology residency year-wise and detail the books and resources that would be useful for the student. For each major domain, we carried out a Google Book search using the terms, ‘Dermatolo…
View article: Prescribing practices of tranexamic acid for melasma: Delphi consensus from the Pigmentary Disorders Society
Prescribing practices of tranexamic acid for melasma: Delphi consensus from the Pigmentary Disorders Society Open
Introduction There is ambiguity regarding usage of tranexamic acid for melasma in India, be it in its pre-administration evaluation, administration route, dosing or monitoring. Hence, we conducted this study to understand various tranexami…
View article: A Case of Multiple Median Raphe Cysts with Pathologically Mixed Variants: A Rare Presentation
A Case of Multiple Median Raphe Cysts with Pathologically Mixed Variants: A Rare Presentation Open
Sir, Median raphe cyst (MRC) is a rarely encountered congenital cyst of the male genitalia seen in childhood that occurs as a result of altered embryonic development. Usually, the patients present with an isolated single lesion. Here, we r…
View article: Reactive arthritis following vaccination against COVID-19: An unexpected adverse reaction
Reactive arthritis following vaccination against COVID-19: An unexpected adverse reaction Open
Dear Editor, The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has created unprecedented havoc worldwide. Use of masks, hand hygiene, social distancing, vaccination, and eventual herd immunity a…
View article: Pigmented Onychomatricoma Presenting as Pachymelanonychia Striata: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Pigmented Onychomatricoma Presenting as Pachymelanonychia Striata: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Introduction: Onychomatricoma is a fibroepithelial tumor derived from the nail matrix and onychodermis. Many clinical and histological variants have been described. Pigmented onychomatricoma is a rare variant which presents as longitudinal…
View article: Paucity of cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 among inpatients at a referral hospital in India
Paucity of cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 among inpatients at a referral hospital in India Open
View article: Cardiovascular risk factors in patients of lichen planus
Cardiovascular risk factors in patients of lichen planus Open
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Sharma S, Dorjay K, Sinha S, Sharma P. Cardiovascular risk factors in patients of lichen planus. Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny. 2022;109(1):23-…
View article: Case Report: Successful Outcome of Primary Infertility with Multidrug Therapy in a Long-Standing Case of Hypogonadism Resulting from Lepromatous Leprosy: Shattering the Dogma of Irreversible Infertility in Leprosy
Case Report: Successful Outcome of Primary Infertility with Multidrug Therapy in a Long-Standing Case of Hypogonadism Resulting from Lepromatous Leprosy: Shattering the Dogma of Irreversible Infertility in Leprosy Open
We present a case of primary infertility with features of hypogonadism in a male patient with lepromatous leprosy who had remained undiagnosed for 3 years. On investigation, azoospermia and deranged gonadotropin levels with normal serum te…
View article: Case Report: Rapid Response to Low-Dose Thalidomide in a Case of Severe Steroid Recalcitrant Erythema Nodosum Leprosum
Case Report: Rapid Response to Low-Dose Thalidomide in a Case of Severe Steroid Recalcitrant Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Open
Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), or type 2 lepra reaction, presents with crops of evanescent, tender erythematous nodules accompanied by fever, arthralgia, malaise and organ-specific manifestations and is seen in borderline and lepromatous…
View article: A Case of Recurrent Steroid-Dependent Severe Type 2 Lepra Reaction Treated Successfully with Colchicine
A Case of Recurrent Steroid-Dependent Severe Type 2 Lepra Reaction Treated Successfully with Colchicine Open
Type 2 lepra reaction (or erythema nodosum leprosum [ENL]) is an immune complex-mediated reaction which has been reported to occur for up to 8 years after successful completion of multibacillary multidrug therapy. The management of ENL is …
View article: Nanocrystalline Silver Dressings in Extensive Pemphigus Vulgaris
Nanocrystalline Silver Dressings in Extensive Pemphigus Vulgaris Open
View article: Rates of treatment-resistant schizophrenia from first-episode cohorts: systematic review and meta-analysis
Rates of treatment-resistant schizophrenia from first-episode cohorts: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) is associated with high levels of functional impairment, healthcare usage and societal costs. Cross-sectional studies may overestimate TRS rates because of selection bias. Aims We aimed to…
View article: “Mask vitiligo” secondary to frictional dermatitis from surgical masks
“Mask vitiligo” secondary to frictional dermatitis from surgical masks Open
Vitiligo is a disorder of depigmentation often leading to significant social stigma, especially in people with skin of color. Mask dermatitis, though less common than glove or disinfectant-related dermatitis, is increasingly being reported…
View article: Simplification of noncultured epidermal cell suspension: A need of the hour
Simplification of noncultured epidermal cell suspension: A need of the hour Open
Context: Vitiligo is the most common acquired disorder of pigmentation. The treatment options for vitiligo are either medical or surgical modalities. Noncultured epidermal cellular grafting is an innovative surgical technique that can be u…
View article: Contact leukoderma following irritant contact dermatitis to an isopropanol‐based hand rub: A consequence of rigorous hand hygiene
Contact leukoderma following irritant contact dermatitis to an isopropanol‐based hand rub: A consequence of rigorous hand hygiene Open
Contact leukoderma is usually due to direct melanocyte damage by aliphatic or aromatic phenols and catechols. Rarely, it can follow irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. The use of alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) has become prevalent in…
View article: Real‐world assessment, relevance, and problems in use of personal protective equipment in clinical dermatology practice in a COVID referral tertiary hospital
Real‐world assessment, relevance, and problems in use of personal protective equipment in clinical dermatology practice in a COVID referral tertiary hospital Open
Background Doctors and healthcare workers (HCW) are at frontline in control of the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID‐19). The virus is transmitted by contact, droplet, and airborne transmission; hence, hand hygiene,…
View article: Chronic diarrhea with white colon: primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
Chronic diarrhea with white colon: primary intestinal lymphangiectasia Open
View article: Complete remission in a patient with treatment refractory bullous pemphigoid after a single dose of omalizumab
Complete remission in a patient with treatment refractory bullous pemphigoid after a single dose of omalizumab Open
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune disorder known to be mediated by immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies. The role of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies is being investigated as their presence has been described in severe cases. Here…