Ayurveda in Early Life to Prevent Noncommunicable Diseases From Epigenetical Alterations.

Context: The incidence of non communicable disease (NCD) is rising globally and is currently the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Some evidence suggests that factors affecting growth and development from the period of conception through fetal life to early childhood and adolescence are major risk determinants for NCD later in life. Among them, epigenetic changes are drawing attention and remain largely unexplored.

Insignificant Correlation between Thyroid Hormone and Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Alopecia Areata Patients in Northern Rajasthan.

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common, recurrent form of nonscarring alopecia which often presents as circumscribed patches of spontaneous hair loss. The global prevalence of this disease varies from 0.1% to 0.

Cardiofacio-cutaneous syndrome: Classical presentation of a rare genodermatoses.

Cardiofacio-cutaneous syndrome is a rare genodermatoses with multiple congenital anomalies (MCA) and mental retardation. Although various mutations have been described, the diagnosis can be made clinically based on constellation of symptoms. Herein, we report a classical case with typical craniofacial features and atrial septal defect.

Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome with palmoplantar keratoderma: A rare association.

Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome is a form of anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (ED) characterized by triad of hypodontia, hypotrichosis, and hypohidrosis. Palmoplantar keratoderma is a characteristic feature of hidrotic forms of ED. Till date, only two cases have been reported of Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome with palmoplantar keratoderma; here we report a similar case emphasizing this rare association.

Pattern of Childhood Onset Vitiligo at a Tertiary Care Centre in South- West Rajasthan.

Context: Onset of vitiligo during childhood is not uncommon but the data is limited on this subject.

Aims: This study was planned to assess the magnitude of childhood onset vitiligo (COV) and adulthood onset vitiligo (AOV), and compare their clinical pattern.

Settings And Design: A cross sectional hospital based clinical study.

A Clinico-Bacteriological Study of Pyodermas at a Tertiary Health Center in Southwest Rajasthan.

Background: The spectrum of pyoderma changes constantly, and so does the antibiotic susceptibility pattern.

Aims: This study was done to assess the magnitude and clinical patterns of pyodermas, their causative micro-organisms, and the antibiotic susceptibility patterns.

Materials And Methods: Five hundred consecutive, clinically diagnosed and untreated cases of pyoderma, attending the Dermatology OPD of RNT Medical College and MB Government Hospital, Udaipur, from October 2010 to September 2011 were the subjects of this study.

Cryptococcal panniculitis in a renal transplant recipient: case report and review of literature.

Background: Cryptococcosis is a deep fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. The infection usually involves the lungs, the central nervous system as well as the skin, the bones and the urinary tract. Immunocompromised individuals, including solid organ transplant recipients, are at higher risk for cryptococcal infections.

Therapeutic response of 70% trichloroacetic acid CROSS in atrophic acne scars.

Background: Acne scarring is a common sequela of acne for which no single treatment method is uniformly effective. The chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) therapy using high-concentration trichloroacetic acid (TCA) has shown promise as a cheap, safe, and effective modality of treatment in acne scars.

Objective: To assess the therapeutic response of 70% TCA CROSS on atrophic acne scars and to evaluate the adverse effects of this therapy.

Chemical reconstruction of skin scars therapy using 100% trichloroacetic Acid in the treatment of atrophic facial post varicella scars: a pilot study.

Context: Chickenpox (varicella) is a common viral disease caused by Varicella zoster virus. Facial atrophic scars after varicella infection are not uncommon and pose a cosmetic problem. Like atrophic scars of other aetiologies, they are a difficult condition to treat.

Phacomatosis cesioflammea with Klippel Trenaunay syndrome: A rare association.

A 30-year-old Indian male presented with bilateral Nevus of Ota, extensive nevus flammeus over the trunk and left lower limb with soft tissue hypertrophy and varicosities affecting the left lower limb. He was otherwise in good general health. A diagnosis of Phacomatosis cesioflammea or Phacomatosis pigmentovasularis Type II with Klippel Trenaunay syndrome was made.

Pattern of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care centre of South West Rajasthan.

Background: The evaluation for skin disorders forms an important component of primary health care practice for all including children. The prevalence of certain skin diseases in children can reflect status of health, hygiene, and personal cleanliness of a community.

Aims: This study was planned to evaluate the magnitude of skin diseases, pattern of various dermatoses, factors contributing to these dermatoses and concurrent systemic disease among children up to five years of age.

Terminal 4q deletion syndrome.

Terminal deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4, (4q) is a rare event. It is characterized by spectral phenotypic manifestations, depending upon the site and quantity of chromatin lost. The chromosomal loss which span 4 (q31-q35) segment often manifests as craniofacial anomalies, mental retardation with ocular, cardiac, genitourinary defects and pelvic/limb dysmorphism.

Kaposi's sarcoma as a presenting manifestation of HIV.

Kaposi's sarcoma is a multi-focal vascular tumor involving skin and the other organs. HIV associated Kaposi's sarcoma is one of the AIDS defining condition. It is rarely reported from India.

Randomized comparison of topical betamethasone valerate foam, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and tacrolimus ointment in management of localized alopecia areata.

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common, non-scarring, patchy loss of hair at scalp and elsewhere. Its pathogenesis is uncertain; however, auto-immunity has been exemplified in various studies. Familial incidence of AA is 10-42%, but in monozygotic twins is 50%.

Isolated pemphigus vegetans of the tongue.

Pemphigus vegetans affecting only the tongue is reported in a 35-year-old woman.

Giant congenital nevomelanocytic nevus with satellite lesions, vitiligo and lipoma : a rare association.

A case of giant congential nevomelanocytic nevus with satellite lesions, vitiligo and lipoma is described, owing to the rarity of the association. The constellation of finding can be explained on the basis of a defect in the neural crest, which is considered to be a common origin of melanoblasts, Schwann cells, sensory ganglia, bone, fat, muscle and blood vessels.