Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology back issues from May 2007:
Check if your trichologist is a doctor: Need for educating the public
May 01, 2007; ... Recently a spate of high-profile advertisements have appeared in the lay press about treatments for hair diseases by "trichologists". This has led to several questions in the minds of the lay public, physicians and even our dermatology colleagues. Many dermatologists have been approached by ...
Vitiligo: Compendium of clinico-epidemiological features
May 01, 2007; ... Reminiscences Vitiligo is an ancient malady and a historical background will facilitate continuity with current research. The earliest authentic reference of the condition can be traced back to the period of Aushooryan (2200 BC), in the classic Tarikh-e-Tib-e-Iran.face=+Superscript; ...
Niosomal methotrexate gel in the treatment of localized psoriasis: Phase I and phase II studies
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Niosomes or non-ionic surfactant vesicles are now widely studied as an alternative to liposomes. An increasing number of non-ionic surfactants have been found to form vesicles, capable of entrapping hydrophobic and hydrophilic solutes. These novel drug deliveries have been ...
Vitiligo: A part of a systemic autoimmune process
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Vitiligo is an idiopathic disease that causes destruction of melanocytes in the skin, mucous membranes, eyes, inner ear, leptomeninges and hair bulbs.face=+Superscript; [1],[2]face=-Superscript;Various recent clinical and animal experimental studiesface=+Superscript; ...
A clinical study of psoriatic arthropathy
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction The recognition of psoriatic arthropathy (PsA) as a separate entity is a relatively recent occurrence. However, Jean Louis Alibert, a French physician, described an association between psoriasis and arthritis in 1818face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;and Earnest ...
A mixed longitudinal study of physical growth in children with atopic dermatitis
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, itchy, relapsing disorder contributing to significant morbidity. It adversely affects the quality of life of the children suffering from it.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript; An association of allergic diseases with growth ...
Chromoblastomycosis in Nepal: A study of 13 cases
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, first described by Max Rudolph in 1914. The prevalence is higher in rural populations and in countries with a tropical or subtropical climate. The infection results from inoculation of ...
Cutaneous rhinosporidiosis
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by face=+Italic; Rhinosporidium seeberi.face=-Italic;Infection is usually caused by contact with stagnant fresh water such as swimming pools. The disease, while being of special interest to ...
Mucocutaneous nasal histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent young adult
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Histoplasmosis, a systemic mycosis caused by the dimorphic fungus, face=+Italic; Histoplasma capsulatumface=-Italic; var. face=+Italic; capsulatumface=-Italic; , is endemic in many parts of the world though it is mainly confined to the Central and Eastern part of the ...
Eczematous lesion on the breast
May 01, 2007; ... A 65-year-old woman presented with a pruritic lesion on the left breast of 10 years duration associated with occasional oozing and burning sensation. The patient had only used over the counter medications for recurrent ulcerations over the nipple. She related no history of any other dermatologic ...
Indurated swelling on the thigh
May 01, 2007; ... A 55-year-old female presented with gradually progressive, painless, skin-colored swelling over the left thigh [Figure 1] of ten months duration. There was no history of trauma to the site. She was given antitubercular treatment for the same for 4 months without any response. The lump was ...
IADVL book on medical ethics and consumer protection act
May 01, 2007; ... face=+Bold; Editor: Putta Srinivasface=-Bold; face=+Bold; Publisherface=-Bold; : Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IADVL), 1face=+Superscript; stface=-Superscript;edition Pages: 151 The IADVL book on medical ethics and consumer ...
Disseminated cutaneous rhinosporidiosis
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Rhinosporidiosis, a chronic granulomatous, infective disease is caused by a cynobacterium, face=+Italic; Microcystis aeruginosaface=-Italic;(previously thought to be caused by face=+Italic; R. seeberiface=-Italic; ). Though it occurs universally, rhinosporidiosis is ...
Cutaneous sporotrichosis of face: Polymorphism and reactivation after intralesional triamcinolone
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Sporotrichosis is a chronic granulomatous subcutaneous infection caused by a the rapidly growing dimorphic, saprophytic and geophilic fungus; face=+Italic; Sporothrix schenckii.face=-Italic; It commonly presents as lymphocutaneous or fixed cutaneous lesions depending upon ...
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum with cerebrovascular accident
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) also known as Gr φnblad-Strandberg syndrome or generalized elastorrhexis is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue mainly involving the elastic fibers of the dermis, eyes and cardiovascular system. Previously, there was a ...
Multiple dermatofibromas on face treated with carbon dioxide laser
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, Dermatofibroma is a benign tumor which is a generally a single round or ovoid papule or nodule about 0.5 mm to 1 cm in diameter, is reddish brown, sometimes with a yellowish hue. The commonest sites include thighs, legs or arms and affection of face is rare. We came across an ...
Clinical spectrum of dermatoses caused by cosmetics in south India: High prevalence of kumkum dermatitis
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, Cosmetics are defined as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprayed on or sprinkled, introduced into or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance".face=+Superscript; ...
Oculosporidiosis presenting as an under-eye swelling
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infection of mucous membranes caused by face=+Italic; Rhinosporidium seeberiface=-Italic; , which presents usually to the otolaryngologist for vascular friable polyps. Several cases of rhinosporidiosis have been reported from Bhilai and ...
Pilomatricoma in a case of familial xeroderma pigmentosum
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a genodermatosis characterized by pigmentary abnormalities, solar skin damage and cutaneous malignancies in the sun-exposed areas.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;The various skin tumors seen in XP include basal and squamous cell carcinomas, ...
Umbilical metastasis: An unusual presentation of pancreatic adenocarcinoma
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, Metastasis to the umbilicus is rare. It may be a presenting feature of visceral malignancy or may occur after the diagnosis of the primary site is made. Sister Mary Joseph was the first to note the link between umbilical nodule and intra-abdominal malignancy. Here we present a case ...
Pityriasis rosea occurring during acyclovir therapy
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, Pityriasis rosea is an acute self-limiting disease, probably infective in origin, affecting mainly children and young adults and characterized by distinctive skin eruptions and minimal constitutional symptoms. Second attacks of pityriasis rosea are said to occur in about 2% of cases ...
Methods of specimen collection for diagnosis of superficial and subcutaneous fungal infections
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction The diagnosis of mycotic infections is contingent upon the proper selection, collection and transport of the appropriate clinical specimen. An active, ongoing interaction among the clinician, microbiologist and pathologist often facilitates the correct diagnosis and an ...
Polarized light microscopy
May 01, 2007; ... Polarizing microscopy is the technique of examining histological sections of skin or hair by passing a beam of polarized light. This is an accessory of a light microscope and may not be available with all microscopes. Principles and technique of polarized microscopy Polarized ...
Primary mucocutaneous histoplasmosis presents as oral ulcer
May 01, 2007; ... Introduction Histoplasmosis is a highly infectious mycosis, caused by face=+Italic; Histoplasma capsulatumface=-Italic;and affecting primarily the lungs, where it is generally asymptomatic. The fungus is intracellular, parasitizing the reticuloendothelial system and involving the ...
Acrodermatitis enteropathica in a breast-fed infant
May 01, 2007; ... Sir, The term acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is now being used to include all patients with acral dermatitis due to zinc deficiency of hereditary or nonhereditary etiology. The hereditary form is an autosomal recessive disorder of zinc malabsorption seen exclusively in infants not ...
Topical betamethasone for prevention of radiation dermatitis
May 01, 2007; ... Radiotherapy (RT) is a common modality in cancer treatment and more than 50% of affected patients will eventually receive some form of RT as definite, preoperative, postoperative or palliative treatment. [1],[2],[3] A common side-effect of external RT is acute radiation-induced skin toxicity, ...