Multiple acquired smooth muscle hamartomas with thick-walled blood vessels on scalp.

Smooth muscle hamartoma (SMH) is a benign hamartomatous condition that consists of a dermal proliferation of smooth muscle cells. We hereby report a case of multiple, acquired SMHs on scalp. A 25-year-old male had a 6-year history of multiple, asymptomatic, hyperpigmented plaques on the scalp which were progressively increasing in number and size.

Perianal Eccrine Syringofibroadenoma.

Eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA) is a rare eccrine ductal adnexal tumor. It shows variable presentations as solitary or multiple nodular lesions arranged in different patterns. It is most commonly seen in middle-aged to elderly patients, and most common sites include the extremities.

Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus in continuity with nodular basal cell carcinoma: A rare presentation.

Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus and nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are different morphological variants of BCC. It is very rare to see both the variants together in a single lesion. Here we report a case of a 56-year-old female who presented with a nodule on the trunk, which on biopsy showed features of both nodular BCC and fibroepithelioma of Pinkus.

Zosteriform spiradenoma with spiradenocarcinoma: A rare entity.

Eccrine spiradenoma (ES) is an uncommon well-differentiated benign tumor originating from the sweat glands. It usually occurs as a single lesion in adults. Multiple ES in a linear or zosteriform distribution are rare.

Tattoo reactions--an epidemic on the surge: a report of 3 cases.

Tattooing has been practiced in India since ancient era. It has tremendous religious and spiritual significance. In addition, tattooing for cosmetic purposes has become quite popular in recent times.

Ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility syndrome.

Ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility (EDSF) syndrome is a rare and first described inherited disorder of desmosomes. It occurs due to loss-of-function mutations in PKP1 gene resulting in poorly formed desmosomes and loss of desmosomal and epidermal integrity. We report a case of a 2-year-old Indian male child who presented with palmoplantar hyperkeratosis with fissuring, short, sparse, and easily pluckable scalp hair, nail dystrophy, and multiple erosions over the skin.

A study of clinicopathologic profile of 15 cases of hypopigmented mycosis fungoides.

Background: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is cutaneous lymphoma of the T-cell lineage. Hypopigmented MF is a clinical variant of MF, described mainly in Asians. This is a retrospective clinicopathologic analysis of hypopigmented MF at a tertiary care center.

Ultraviolet protective properties of branded and unbranded sunglasses available in the Indian market in UV phototherapy chambers.

Background: Patients receiving phototherapy for various dermatoses are at increased risk of eye damage due to ultraviolet (UV) rays. They are prescribed UV protective sunglasses by dermatologists but their exact protecting effects are not known.

Aim: To study the ultraviolet protective properties of branded and unbranded UV protective sunglasses available in the Indian market, in UV phototherapy chambers.