Publications by authors named "Afza Naureen Ghouse"
Objective: To determine the frequency of acne and other relevant side effects as well as the pattern of topical steroid and fairness cream use among patients presenting with steroid and fairness cream use at dermatology OPD in a tertiary care private hospital in Karachi.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April, 2020 to December, 2020 in a private tertiary care hospital in Karachi. In total, 226 patients with a positive history of topical steroids and/or fairness creams use in the past six months were included in the study.
Article Synopsis
- Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a rare, serious condition that usually appears in infants and involves a growing vascular tumor, leading to low platelet counts and other blood-related issues.
- There are currently no established treatment guidelines, but a case report highlighted successful treatment in a four-month-old girl using a combination of propranolol and vincristine, which improved her condition.
- Early diagnosis and careful monitoring are key to managing the syndrome effectively, and documenting individual cases is crucial for understanding treatment outcomes since large studies are difficult to conduct.