Publications by authors named "Krina B Patel"
Generalized anetoderma: An unusual manifestation of secondary syphilis treated with injection penicillin.
Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Anetoderma, or macular atrophy, is a rare skin condition marked by the loss of elastic fibers in the dermis, causing soft, skin-colored or gray-white patches on the trunk and extremities that may bulge when touched.
- - It can be classified as primary (idiopathic) or secondary, with primary occurring on normal skin and secondary developing after skin damage; both types may be connected to other medical conditions.
- - There are currently no effective treatments for anetoderma, but an unusual case is reported where generalized anetoderma occurred alongside secondary syphilis, successfully treated with benzathine penicillin injections.
Background: Vitiligo is an acquired, idiopathic, and common depigmentation disorder. The values of various epidemiologic parameters are often doubtful due to the methodological weaknesses of the studies.
Aims: To elicit the magnitude of various epidemiological parameters and important correlates of vitiligo.
Pseudocyst of Auricle-An Uncommon Condition and Novel Approach for Management.
Indian Dermatol Online J
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Pseudocyst of the auricle is a rare, benign condition caused by fluid buildup in the cartilage of the ear, with treatment focused on preserving ear shape and preventing recurrence.
- The report outlines two cases: an 11-year-old who underwent surgery resulting in mild deformity, and an 18-year-old treated with a new non-surgical method that yielded excellent cosmetic results.
- The authors highlight the benefits of simple outpatient procedures for better cosmetic outcomes in treating this condition.
Giant Chronic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Case Report of an Unusual.
Indian Dermatol Online J
January 2017
Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus: Case report of a rare entity.
Indian Dermatol Online J
July 2015
McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a rare, heterogenous, clinical condition caused by a rare genetic mutation. The disorder is more common in females and is characterized by a triad of cutaneous, bone and endocrine abnormalities. We describe a male patient with MAS having multiple café-au-lait macules and deforming polyostotic fibrous dysplasia involving long bones of the limbs, skull and spine without any endocrine abnormality.
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