Is targeted UVB as effective as excimer light phototherapy in treatment of vitiligo?

Excimer light (EL) and targeted UVB (TUVB) devices have been used successfully in repigmenting vitiligo. To compare the repigmenting efficacy and safety of EL with TUVB device in vitiligo. The study was conducted retrospectively on patients of vitiligo who had received either EL (Group A) or TUVB (Group B) from year 2015 to 2020.

The Impact of Onychopathies on Quality of Life: A Hospital-based, Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Onychopathies or nail disorders are associated with social stigma and causes limitation of daily activities by hampering the function of both fingers and toes.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of onychopathies on quality of life (QoL) and compare the severity of impact on QoL in various nail disorders.

Materials And Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study consisting of 540 patients with onychopathies was conducted in the dermatology outpatient department.

Comparison of efficacy and safety of 30% hydrogen peroxide with 50% trichloroacetic acid in seborrheic keratosis: a randomized controlled study.

Background: Seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin tumour. None of the common therapies is satisfactory. This study compared the efficacy of 30% hydrogen peroxide versus 50% trichloroacetic acid in treatment of seborrheic keratoses.

Lipoid Proteinosis with Esotropia: Report of a Rare Case and Dermoscopic Findings.

Lipoid proteinosis (LP) is a rare progressive autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the extracellular matrix protein 1 gene present on chromosome 1q21. It is characterized by infiltration of hyaline material into the skin, mucosae, and internal organs. Patients present with a classical history of repeated blistering, skin scarring, beaded eyelid papules, waxy papules over the body, and laryngeal and tongue infiltration leading to hoarseness of voice and restricted tongue movement.