Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology back issues from September 2007:
Pigmented contact dermatitis
Sep 01, 2007; ... Pigmented contact dermatitis (PCD) is a noneczematous variant of contact dermatitis, characterized clinically by hyperpigmentation with little or no signs of dermatitis. The term "pigmented contact dermatitis" was coined by Osmundsen, a Danish dermatologist who described an epidemic of melanosis ...
Contact dermatitis
Sep 01, 2007; ... face=+Bold; Guest Editor:face=-Bold;face=+Bold; Dr. H. R. Jerajaniface=-Bold; face=+Bold; Contributions:face=-Bold; ·Art and science of patch testing: face=+Bold; Dr. An Goossensface=-Bold; ·Thin layer rapid use epicutaneous (T rue0 test): face=+Bold; Dr. H. R ....
Art and science of patch testing
Sep 01, 2007; ... The diagnosis of a contact allergy represents several important and essential steps since the failure to recognize a contact allergy can occur in any of the various stages of the contact allergy investigation. Besides patch testing, which is the gold standard to identify contact allergens, other ...
Thin-layer rapid-use epicutaneous test (TRUE test)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Contact dermatitis accounts for 10% of the patients reporting in dermatology clinics and allergic contact dermatitis contributes 30-50% of these cases.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;The exact cause of this contact allergy must be ascertained before formulating ...
Parthenium: A wide angle view
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction face=+Italic; Partheniumface=-Italic;face=+Italic; hysterophorusface=-Italic; L. (congress grass, congress weed, carrot weed, wild feverfew, the "Scourge of India") is an exotic weed that was accidentally introduced in India in 1956 through imported food ...
Relationship between nickel allergy and diet
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Nickel was first isolated by the Swedish chemist Cronstedt in 1751. It is the twenty-second most abundant element and the seventh most abundant transitional metal with an atomic number of 28 in the periodic table with an atomic weight of 58.71. It has five naturally ...
Patch testing experience with 1000 patients
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction As human life becomes increasingly complex, our skin is exposed to an ever-increasing spectrum of chemical and biological products. Inevitably, the incidence of allergic sensitization is showing a steady rise. A recent study of the general population from an area of ...
Epidemio-allergological study in 155 cases of footwear dermatitis
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Footwear dermatitis represents a frequently occurring skin ailment in the dermatological practice in India. However, these dermatoses often remain undiagnosed and designated as other skin dermatoses such as eczema, psoriasis or dermatomycosis. It is often empirically ...
Periorbital melanosis is an extension of pigmentary demarcation line-F on face
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Periorbital melanosis (POM) is an ill-defined entity and is a common cosmetic concern. It is popularly known as "dark circles"face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;and has also been referred to as "infraorbital skin discoloration,"face=+Superscript; ...
Adapalene pretreatment increases follicular penetration of clindamycin: In vitro and in vivo studies
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction In the clinical management of acne vulgaris, a considerable number of topical and/or systemic treatment modalities are available to the physician. The combination of a topical antibiotic with a topical retinoid is a rational choice because of their distinct, complementary ...
Cutaneous reactions simulating erythema multiforme and Stevens Johnson syndrome due to occupational exposure to a plant-growth regulator
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Hydrogen cyanamide (Dormexface=+Superscript; ®face=-Superscript; ) is a plant growth regulator used to enhance the flowering of seasonal plants.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;Vineyard workers use this product routinely to ensure the optimum growth of grapes ....
Clinicoepidemiological profile of 590 cases of beetle dermatitis in western Orissa
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Beetle dermatitis is a specific form of acute irritant contact dermatitis caused by a vesicant chemical present in the body fluid of the insects belonging to the order face=+Italic; Coleoptera.face=-Italic; face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;The disease is ...
32 P-patch contact brachyradiotherapy in the management of recalcitrant keloids and hypertrophic scars
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Keloids are the result of excessive fibroblast proliferation and then over-abundant collagen deposition. In spite of the several treatments modalities available, there is no method able to guarantee absolute success in the therapeutic approach to keloids. Surgical resection ...
Congenital erythropoietic porphyria in three siblings
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), also known as Günther's disease, is a rare inborn error of porphyrin-heme synthesis inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. It typically begins in infants or young children. The presentation of CEP at birth in a patient with ...
Disseminated cutaneous rhinosporidiomas in an immunocompetent male
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic disease involving the nose and nasopharynx, clinically presenting as polyps. The involvement of skin adjacent to mucosal lesions is not uncommon.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;However, disseminated cutaneous lesions presenting as ...
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with follicular mucinosis
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Concurrent occurrence of follicular mucinosis and angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophils is rare. Only three such cases have been reported to date.face=+Superscript; [1],[2],[3]face=-Superscript;Clinically, both these lesions predominantly affect the scalp or face ....
Mycophenolate mofetil as adjuvant in pemphigus vulgaris
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a life threatening autoimmune blistering disease of skin and mucous membrane. Adjuvant immunosuppressive therapy has dramatically altered the prognosis of pemphigus vulgaris patients in recent decades. However, pemphigus still continues to be ...
Determination of minimum erythema dose for narrow band UVB therapy and skin typing
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, This letter is with regard to the article by Tejasvi face=+Italic; et al.face=-Italic;titled "Determination of minimal erythemal dose for narrow band-ultraviolet B radiation in north Indian patients: Comparison of visual and Dermaspectrometerface=+Superscript; ...
Response by authors
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, We appreciate the interest and response of Dr. C.R. Srinivas in our publication with regard to the determination of minimal erythema dose (MED) in narrowband UVB (NB-UVB).face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;The aim of our study was to standardize the MED with an objective ...
Persistent hiccups: A rare prodromal manifestation of herpes zoster
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Herpes zoster (HZ) is a common viral infection that occurs due to the reactivation of dormant varicella zoster virus (VZV) from the dorsal root ganglia. The usual prodromal symptoms of HZ include hyperesthesia, tingling, itching, burning or intense pain in the involved dermatome ....
An adult with a cord round the neck: Benign transient lymphangiectasis of the penis
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, A 36-year-old married Indian male presented with a linear, cord-like lesion near the coronal sulcus of 2 days duration. The lesion had started about 30hours after the prolonged and vigorous sex twice with his wife. Although it was not painful, the site and cord-like appearance of ...
Human immunodeficiency virus and pemphigus vulgaris: An interesting association
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disorder requiring immunosuppressive therapy with corticosteroids. If pemphigus vulgaris occurs in a seropositive patient, having immunosuppression and underlying opportunistic infections (OI), steroid therapy proves to be harmful ...
Hereditary leukonychia totalis
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Leukonychia or white nails have been known from a long time. They are commonly known as gift or fortune spots. Unna classified leukonychia based on distribution of whiteness into the following - leukonychia punctata, leukonychia striata, leukonychia totalis and leukonychia ...
Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn mimicking generalized lymphadenopathy
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, A one and a half month old boy presented with multiple swellings on the body. He had been born prematurely at 34 weeks, by caesarian section of a mother who had had pregnancy-induced hypertension. There was severe hypoxia at birth and he had a seizure on day one. On day two, he ...
Clear cell hidradenoma in a young boy
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Clear cell hidradenoma is an uncommon benign tumor differentiating towards sweat glands. These tumors are variable in size with a small tendency to ulcerate and have a low malignant potential.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;Usually, these are diagnosed between the fourth ...
Acquired crateriform hyperkeratotic papules of the feet: An unusual variant of focal acral hyperkeratosis
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Focal acral hyperkeratosis is a rare clinical entity that presents with hyperkeratotic lesions on the margins of the hands and feet. Focal acral hyperkeratosis and acrokeratoelastoidosis (AK) of Costa share similar clinical features and identical histologic epidermal ...
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis in South India: Successful treatment with ketoconazole
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Leishmaniasis is a protozoal infestation caused by several species of the genus face=+Italic; Leishmaniaface=-Italic; . The disease, once restricted to certain geographical areas in India, is now showing a trend to spread to previously nonendemic areas. Hence, there are reports of ...
Eflornithine
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Growth of coarse terminal hair in a male pattern in a woman is termed as hirsutism. In the general population, about 5% of women of reproductive age complain of hirsutism and it causes a lot of psychological stress affecting quality of life. On the Ferriman Gallwey ...
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia associated with hepatitis C antibodies
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is an entity distinct from Kimura's disease. With the advancement of staining techniques, various new differences between the two entities have been unraveled. These differences have not yet gained place in the dermatology ...
Localized acquired hypertrichosis following cast application
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sir, Hypertrichosis in general means growth of hairs involving non-androgen dependent follicles that is considered excessive for the site and the age of a patient.face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript;It can be divided into localized (congenital or acquired) or generalized ...
Skin-colored papules on the face
Sep 01, 2007; ... A 39-year-old male agriculturist presented with progressive development of multiple asymptomatic papules on the face, chest and back of 1-year duration. There was no history of drug intake or application of topical corticosteroids on the face. A review of systems, as well as family history, was ...
Multiple asymptomatic nodules in a middle-aged patient
Sep 01, 2007; ... A 42-year-old diabetic male, a chronic alcoholic and hypertensive, presented with history of multiple asymptomatic skin-colored nodules on the hands, feet and the right elbow since 1 month [Figure 1],[Figure 2]. He had history of recurrent episodes of painful swelling over left foot since 2 ...
Leucoderma (Vitiligo)
Sep 01, 2007; ... face=+Bold; Ramji Guptaface=-Bold; face=+Bold; Publisherface=-Bold; : Atlantic Publisher &Distributors (P) Ltd., 1face=+Superscript; stface=-Superscript;Edition 2007 Pages: 68, Price: Rs. 150/- This slender volume, meant for general public and patients, is well ...
Study of sepsis in dermatology ward: A preliminary report
Sep 01, 2007; ... Sepsis is a very common and important cause of morbidity, mortality and economic loss in all hospitalized patients.face=+Superscript; [1],[2],[3],[4]face=-Superscript;The patients in dermatology ward, with large areas of their skin denuded and thus with severely compromised barrier and ...
Darier's sign
Sep 01, 2007; ... Introduction Darier's sign refers to the urtication and erythematous halo that are produced in response to rubbing or scratching of lesions of cutaneous mastocytosis. Darier's sign is named after the French dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier who first described it. The first ...