Publications by authors named "Anupama Bains"
Refractory Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus Responding to Oral Tofacitinib.
Australas J Dermatol
December 2024
Erosive vulvovaginal lichen planus is a severe form of Lichen planus (LP) that can result in chronic scarring if not treated. It can cause narrowing of the introitus, resulting in pain, itch, dyspareunia, dysuria, and recurrent urinary tract infections caused by retention of urine. Therefore, an effective and safer therapeutic approach is required.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmidst the existing literature on the effect of isotretinoin on serum interleukin-17 levels in acne patients, the effects of oral antibiotics azithromycin and doxycycline on serum interleukin-17 is scarce. We conducted an investigator blinded randomized interventional study to compare the effect of doxycycline, azithromycin and isotretinoin on inflammatory markers and Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) levels in acne. Patients were randomized and received the treatment according to treatment arm till 12 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultiple subcutaneous nodules with delayed developmental milestones in a child.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
January 2025
Herpes simplex virus reactivation in patients of COVID-19-associated mucormycosis.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
July 2024
Serpentine and annular presentation of extragenital lichen sclerosus-morphea overlap.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
August 2024
Mixed lymphatic malformation of tongue in a child with excellent response to oral sirolimus.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
January 2024
Background: Hyperkeratotic hand and foot dermatitis significantly affects quality of life. Some patients respond suboptimally to topical corticosteroids and have multiple recurrences.
Objective: Our aim was to compare the efficacy and safety profile of apremilast and topical corticosteroid versus corticosteroid alone in hyperkeratotic hand and foot dermatitis.
Article Synopsis
- TEN like Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a rare and severe form of lupus that can lead to skin failures and is often confused with drug-induced TEN, making accurate diagnosis vital for proper treatment.
- In a study of Indian patients, researchers reviewed six cases of female patients who met the criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and were clinically diagnosed with TEN like LE.
- The majority of these patients had previous connective tissue disease symptoms, with half experiencing palmoplantar involvement and most presenting systemic issues such as nephritis, arthritis, autoimmune hepatitis, and hemolytic anemia.
Background: Hirsutism is the presence of excessive terminal hair on androgen-dependent sites of the body. Lasers like Alexandrite, diode, and Nd:Yag lasers have been used for hair reduction with varying efficacy. Trichoscopy of hair is a simple noninvasive method of hair assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 vaccine-induced Sweet syndrome presenting as fingertip pustules.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
March 2023
Background: Telemedicine has emerged as an important tool in providing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, we aimed to study the clinico-epidemiological profile of patients seen in the teledermatology outpatient department (OPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Material And Methods: Retrospective data analysis of records of patients, who consulted in telemedicine OPD from 20 April 2020 to 5 Feb 2021 was done.
Background: Mycetoma is a neglected tropical infectious disease which runs a prolonged and protracted course. Microbiological confirmation is diagnostic yet unreliable due to poor sensitivity and variable availability of culture facilities in resource poor settings.
Methods: A retrospective review was performed on electronic records (histopathology, microbiology, and radiology) of all patients who underwent skin biopsies with mycetoma as one of the clinical differential diagnoses from year 2016 to 2020.