Publications by authors named "Bhavishya Shetty"
Article Synopsis
- A 32-year-old man suffered from painful swellings and skin plaques for 11 years, with no family history of similar issues.
- Histopathological examination confirmed he had cutaneous leiomyoma (CL), a rare skin tumor that resembles plexiform neurofibroma.
- The diagnosis highlighted the importance of thorough screening for complications like renal cancer, especially in areas with limited medical resources.
Current understanding of frictional dermatoses: A review.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- Human skin is flexible and resilient, but excessive internal and external forces can lead to skin disorders due to repetitive trauma, resulting in conditions like lichenification and blisters.
- Frictional dermatoses, a poorly defined group of skin conditions caused by repeated friction, encompasses various terms and requires a clearer definition to understand its manifestations and causes.
- A review conducted by dermatologists and postgraduate students analyzed 122 articles on the topic, yielding a new classification system for frictional dermatoses that considers skin structure, affected areas, and contributing factors.
Awareness and Attitudes Toward Emergency Contraceptives Among College Students in South India.
J Obstet Gynaecol India
October 2016
Background: In India every year, a large number of pregnancies are unplanned resulting in unsafe abortion. This has tremendous implications both on health and survival of women. Usage of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) could be a solution provided the usage is as per guidelines and social issues do not cause objections.
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