Publications by authors named "David Pudukadan"
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the entire world by storm. Almost all dermatology laser procedures are considered non-essential and there is a consensus that they should be deferred till the threat of the COVID-19 is well and truly over. The article presents recommendations for the use of lasers and energy based devices in a safe manner during and in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Noninvasive technologies for treating acne scars use radiofrequency (RF)-emitting microneedles for both mechanical disruption of fibrotic strands and heat-mediated collagen remodeling.
Objective: Efficacy and safety evaluation of electronically controlled noninsulated RF microneedling system on acne scars in patients with dark skin.
Methods: Nineteen patients, 24 to 51 years old, skin types III to V, with acne scars were enrolled in the study.
We present a report of three cases with vesicles containing opalescent fluid grouped over the face and scattered on the trunk and limbs. Culture of the fluid aspirated from the vesicles grew Staphylococcus aureus in two of the three cases. The observation of vesicles grouped on the face in a sick febrile child should prompt the diagnosis of a severe staphylococcal septicemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdverse cutaneous drug reactions: clinical pattern and causative agents in a tertiary care center in South India.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
July 2007
Background: Adverse cutaneous drug reactions (ACDRs) are caused by a wide variety of agents.
Aims: Our objective was to ascertain the clinical spectrum of ACDRs and the causative drugs in this part of India and to find any risk factors.
Methods: Ninety patients with adverse cutaneous drug reactions were recruited for this study during 2001-2003.