Publications by authors named "Manjula Rangappa"
Article Synopsis
- Confluent reticulated papillomatosis (CRP), terra-firme-forme-dermatitis (TFFD), and dermatitis neglecta (DN) are benign skin conditions that cause hyperpigmented lesions, making them difficult to distinguish and treat based on appearance alone.
- A study of 62 patients revealed distinct dermoscopic patterns for each condition, with CRP showing a cerebriform pattern, while TFFD and DN presented patterns resembling a “mosaic” and “cornflake-like” appearance, respectively.
- The findings suggest dermoscopy is an effective, noninvasive tool for diagnosing these similar-looking conditions, helping physicians identify them based on unique features like the color and formation of pigment globules.
Background: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is chronic dermatosis manifests as scaly indurated plaques with erythema and peripheral hyperpigmentation. Few cases progress to systemic lupus erythematosus. Differentials include lichenoid photo dermatitis, Jessner's lymphocytic infilterate, and polymorphus light eruptions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: It is a well-known fact that there is increased oxidative stress and decreased serum antioxidant levels in smokers than in non-smokers. In this study, the aim was to compare the serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a lipid peroxidation product and vitamin C, an antioxidant, between non- smokers (Group A) and chronic smokers (Group B) and also between chronic smokers (Group B) and chronic smokers with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) (Group C).
Methods: Thirty six non-smokers and 36 chronic smokers appropriately matched with AMI patients were selected.
Background: Diabetic nephropathy is the major cause for chronic renal failure (CRF) and proteinuria is an independent risk factor for end stage renal disease. Hence, early identification and quantification of proteinuria is of prime importance in the diagnosis and management.
Methods: This study was conducted amongst 42 diabetic subjects from HSK hospital, Bagalkot.