Recently added articles from Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology:
Can we prevent skin aging?
Sep 01, 2009; ... The desire to look young and in turn vital has been a lure to man since ancient times, though aging as a rule remains a fact of life. The current advances in health sciences have lead to a boost in average life expectancy; hence, aging skin has set to become an issue to the current ...
Management of hyperlipidemias: An update
Sep 01, 2009; ... Introduction Cholesterol serves not only as an essential component of the cell membrane but also as the precursor molecule from which steroid hormones, bile salts, and vitamin D are synthesized. It is both derived from the diet and synthesized within the body, mainly in the liver ....
Operational barriers to the implementation of multidrug therapy and leprosy elimination in Cameroon
Sep 01, 2009; ... Introduction In 1980, the drug of choice for leprosy treatment was dapsone but because of widespread resistance, treatment became increasingly ineffective. Also, treatment was life-long, which discouraged the patients. [1] Multidrug therapy (MDT) is a combination of three drugs ...
Randomized open comparative trial of dexamethasone-cyclophosphamide pulse and daily oral cyclophosphamide versus cyclophosphamide pulse and daily oral prednisolone in pemphigus vulgaris
Sep 01, 2009; ... Introduction Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a relatively common autoimmune vesicobullous disorder in India with a mortality of> 90% if untreated. [1] The prognosis has dramatically improved with the use of systemic corticosteroids and various anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive ...
Occurrence of plant sensitivity among patients of photodermatoses: A control-matched study of 156 cases from New Delhi
Sep 01, 2009; ... Introduction Photodermatitis is an abnormal response to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Clinically it can be divided into four groups: Idiopathic, photoallergic/phototoxic, metabolic/genetic and dermatoses exacerbated by UV light. [1] The photoallergic contact dermatitis caused by plant ...