Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology back issues from July 2006:
Etiopathogenesis of seborrheic dermatitis
Jul 01, 2006; ... Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common inflammatory disorder of the skin, characterized by erythema covered with greasy-looking scales and seen over areas rich in sebaceous glands-namely, the scalp, face, chest, back and flexural areas. Though much remains to be learned, there is increasing ...
Biologic therapy in psoriasis
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Psoriasis is a common, chronic, disfiguring, inflammatory and proliferative condition of the skin, involving both genetic and environmental factors to play an important role. It is associated with significant morbidity, with 20-30% of the patients having severe disease.[1] ...
The efficacy of 1% metronidazole gel in facial seborrheic dermatitis: A double blind study
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease of the skin.[1] This disease is characterized is by erythematous plaques that are covered with yellow, greasy, scales and may or may not be associated with itching.[2] It is more common than psoriasis and ...
Refining criteria for diagnosis of cutaneous infections caused by herpes viruses through correlation of morphology with molecular pathology
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Infections of the skin by herpes viruses do not always present themselves in typical fashion.[1],[2],[3] Especially at the outset of an eruption, when lesions are macules, papules and plaques, diagnosis is often difficult. Conventional microscopy has been used routinely to ...
HIV and tuberculosis: Partners in crime
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Around one out of three people worldwide (i.e., approximately 1.9 billion) are infected with face=+Italic; Mycobacterium tuberculosis.face=-Italic; [1] Approximately 8 million new cases occur annually and two-thirds of all tuberculosis (TB) cases reported globally are from ...
Study of histamine wheal suppression by dexamethasone with and without iontophoresis
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Drugs in ionic form have little penetration into the skin when applied topically.[1] Iontophoresis is the process of facilitating the transport of ionic drugs into the skin by using an electric current.[2] The drug is placed under the electrode with the same charge (active ...
Severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction to leflunomide: A report of five cases
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) are the most prominently seen ADRs. The clinical spectrum of CADRs ranges from pruritus to severe life-threatening reactions like erythema multiforme (EM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and drug ...
Cutaneous tuberculosis and phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis: A forgotten association
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis constitutes 10% of total tuberculosis and 1.5% of these have cutaneous disease.[1],[2] Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis (PKC) represents an allergic cell mediated response in cornea and/or conjunctiva to some antigen, to which they have already ...
Anetoderma occurring after hepatitis B vaccination
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Anetoderma is an elastolytic disorder of unknown origin, characterized by circunscribed areas of flaccid skin, which may be depressed macular or papular; the latter can reflect herniation of the subcutaneous tissue.[1] The histology of anetoderma suggests that the basic ...
Rhinoentomophthoromycosis
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Rhinoentomophthoromycosis (conidiobolomycosis) is a rare, chronic, localized, subcutaneous zygomycosis, characterized by painless, woody swelling of the rhinofacial region.[1] The disease occurs mainly in the tropical rain forests of Africa, South and Central America and ...
Tuberous sclerosis complex associated with dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Tuberous sclerosis was first described by Von Recklinghausen in 1862. The name 'sclerosis tubereuse' was used by Bourneville in 1880 to describe the firm consistency (sclerosis) of the protruberances (tuberosus). The term tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is currently used to ...
Unilateral nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple: A report of two cases
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Nevoid hyperkeratosis of nipple and areola (NHNA) is a rare condition, in which the skin of the nipple and/or areola becomes diffusely thickened, hyperpigmented, and covered with filiform or papular warty excrescences.[1] We report two female patients with this rare ...
Sunscreen application: Not less, not more
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sir, Sunscreens are being increasingly used all over the world. Information regarding quantity of sunscreen to be used during each application is not easily available. The prescribed amount, 2 mg/cmface=+Superscript; 2face=-Superscript; makes little practical sense to the patient ....
Fixed drug eruption and generalised erythema following etoricoxib
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sir, Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely used medications - both by prescription and over the counter. The newer NSAIDs, inhibitors of the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme-2 (COX-2 inhibitors), are fast becoming the drugs of first choice in the treatment of ...
Scoring systems in dermatology
Jul 01, 2006; ... Dermatologists have the privilege of examining the largest organ of the body. However, unlike other organs, there are hardly any tests of clinical significance that measure skin function. In dermatological practice, methods of evaluating the severity of skin diseases are often crude, subjective ...
Journal impact factor
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Art and science of biomedical publication has rapidly changed with the advent of information technology. 'Journal impact factor' assesses the performance of a biomedical journal. This article reviews and analyzes this subject and suggests measures for improving them. Journal ...
Waardenburg syndrome
Jul 01, 2006; ... Introduction Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is named after P. J. Waardenburg, a Dutch ophthalmologist, who in 1951 described a syndrome with six characteristic features; lateral displacement of the medial canthi and lacrimal punctae, broad and high nasal root, hypertrichosis of medial part of ...
Localized non-epidermolytic keratoderma
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sir, Palmoplantar keratoderma is a heterogenous group of disorders, which encompass conditions characterizing thickening of palms and soles. It may be hereditary, acquired, syndromes with PPK as associated feature, diffuse or localized. Focal keratoderma is characterized by lesions ...
Linear nodulo-ulcerative lesions in a child
Jul 01, 2006; ... A 11 year-old girl developed an injury due to a thorn prick to her left forearm, while working in an agricultural field. A single non-healing ulcer appeared on the medial aspect of the left forearm, 20 days later. After 4 months, multiple ulcers and nodules developed in a linear distribution ...
Solitary painful red macule over left knee
Jul 01, 2006; ... A 50-year-old man presented with a 3-year history of an ill-defined painful area on his left knee [Figure 1]. The pain was transient lasting for a few seconds and used to precipitate by touch and even with light contact with clothing. There was no seasonal variation in the pain and it was not ...
Basic methods of medical research
Jul 01, 2006; ... A. Indrayan face=+Bold; Publishers:face=-Bold; 2006, AITBS Publishers, (P) Ltd., New Delhi, India. Pages: 376, Price: Rs. 225 This text on "Basic methods of medical research" by Dr. Indrayan gives a comprehensive view of all aspects of medical research from the stage of ...
Obituary
Jul 01, 2006; ... face=+Bold; Dr. (Mrs) Bindu Nairface=-Bold; Dr. (Mrs.) Bindu Anil Nair, a promising young dermatologist and cosmetologist who was practicing in Sharjah, UAE, from 1998 to 2004, expired on 6th September 2005 at a young age of 34 years in Mumbai. Born on 13th July 1971 in ...
Isolated scalp collagenoma mimicking cutis verticis gyrata
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sir, Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a descriptive term for a condition of the scalp, in which deep furrows and convolutions are seen, that resembles the outer surface of the cerebrum. The etiology is diverse, since different collections of cell types may be responsible for outward ...
Occupational marks in a coconut tree climber
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sir, A 40-year-old man presented with asymptomatic hyperpigmentation and thickening of skin over bilateral forearms. These lesions were not associated with itching or oozing at any time in the past. He worked as a professional coconut tree climber in various farms. On further ...
Oral montelukast monotherapy is ineffective in chronic idiopathic urticaria: A comparison with oral cetirizine
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sir, Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a common cutaneous disorder, for which there is usually no identifiable cause.[1] Hface=+Subscript; 1face=-Subscript; -receptor antagonists are recommended as the first-line treatment in CIU. Chronic urticaria, which cannot be classified in any ...