Proposal for a Severity Score (DeASI, Dermatophytosis Area and Severity Index) for the Evaluation of Dermatophyte Infections - A Delphi Consensus Study.

Background: There has been a significant increase in the incidence of recurrent, resistant, and extensive dermatophyte infections worldwide recently. This menace has spurred the need for more well-designed randomized controlled trials to optimize the treatment of dermatophyte skin infections. One of the limitations in designing such studies is the limited availability of standard and validated score, to measure the severity of dermatophyte infections.

Add-on Plastic Tips for Cryogen Administration in Difficult-to-access Areas.

Targeted cryotherapy of lesions in difficult to access location is a challenging scenario. We propose the use of add-on tips fashioned from disposable micropipettes, needle caps, and syringe barrels as a solution.

Clinical Images in Dermatology Manuscripts - A Study of Journal Submission Guidelines.

Background: Images are an important element of any scientific publication, more so for a very visual specialty such as dermatology. Dermatology journals generally include detailed instructions related to images submitted with the manuscripts, including technical aspects such as file format, resolution, and editing. We aimed to review and critically analyze instructions for images in the top 50 dermatology journals [as per the latest Clarivate journal citation report (JCR) ranking].

Who Has Got Your Back? A Modification of Selfie Stick Examination.

We describe the use of screen mirroring, as a modification of the previously described "selfie-stick examination" method for the examination of skin lesions on the back of the patient. This would be especially useful in the context of patient initiated tele-dermatology for lesions over the back.

Window Approach in Conventional Phototherapy to Protect Non-lesional Skin.

We propose the use of protective coverings-gloves, socks, or clothing, with windows cut out into them, to ensure that the phototherapy targets only the affected areas.

Localized alopecia with itching on the scalp.

We describe the use of trichoscopy to arrive at a diagnosis, and discuss the possible differential diagnoses in a patient presenting with localized itching and alopecia of the scalp.

Practical suggestions to improve standardization of repeated open application testing (ROAT) for daily use products.

Introduction: Repeated open application testing (ROAT) is an important adjuvant in the evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis. There are variations in the way ROAT is used by practitioners and standardizing the method, in terms of the area and amount of the antigen applied, could help improve the validity of the process.

Aim: Our study attempts to address ways in which part of the ROAT technique can be standardized - with respect to the area and amount of application and validation of the same through consensus opinion.

Increased incidence of facial pityriasis versicolor in children during the COVID-19 pandemic-A consequence of mask usage?

We describe a case series of seven children presenting with pityriasis versicolor on the face, localized to the area of coverage by the mask. The increased use of face masks after the opening up of schools, combined with a humid environment and associated sweating might be responsible for an increased presentation of facial pityriasis versicolor in children in our community.

Cryotherapy: Tips and Tricks.

Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen as cryogen is a well-established therapeutic modality in dermatology. In recent times, there have been many innovations and improvisation of cryotherapy for various dermatological disorders. In this article, we present a short comprehensive collation of practically useful points of cryotherapy covering the various aspects of procedure-planning, patient selection, storage and delivery techniques, and challenging clinical scenarios which can enhance the utility of this efficacious and economic treatment option.

Ready-to-Use Device for Dermabrasion in Vitiligo Surgery.

Adequate dermabrasion of recipient site is a crucial step in vitiligo surgery. We suggest the use of a commercially available mechanized abrader as an economical and efficient tool for dermabrasion especially in resource poor settings.

Clinical and onychoscopic characteristics of subungual glomus tumor: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Subungual glomus tumor is a relatively uncommon entity with varied clinical presentations which may lead to diagnostic delays. Onychoscopy can be used as an evaluation tool in routine evaluation of glomus tumors.

Objectives And Methods: With an aim to characterize the onychoscopic features of subungual glomus tumors, we analyzed 15 cases presenting over 3 years, in this observational study.

Dermoscopy in general dermatology (non-neoplastic dermatoses) of skin of colour: a comparative retrospective study by the International Dermoscopy Society.

Background: Dermoscopy has been shown to be a useful supportive tool to assist the diagnosis of several non-neoplastic dermatoses (i.e. inflammatory, infiltrative and infectious skin diseases), yet data on skin of colour is still limited.