Linear and Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis - A Case of Pigmentary Mosaicism.

Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis is a rare skin pigmentation disorder, characterized by linear streaks and whorls of hyperpigmented macules along Blaschko's lines. Lesions are commonly restricted to the trunk, neck, and extremities, sparing the face, palms, soles, and mucosae. Associated with this, certain cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neurological, and developmental anomalies have been reported in the literature.

Randomized questionnaire based cross-sectional research study on awareness of sexually transmitted diseases amongst the general population between those who completed their high school education and those who have not.

Introduction: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a very important health challenge for adolescents. Educational level, especially sex education in school, prevents the adolescents falling prey to these diseases.

Objective: To compare the awareness of STDs among general population with below and above high school qualification.

Randomized Questionnaire Based Case-Control Research Study on Evaluation of Sexual Function in Indian Patients Taking Oral Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia.

Introduction: Finasteride is one of the most common drugs used in androgenetic alopecia. The literature discusses the sexual side effects of the drug; however, in practice there is little evidence to support this. The aim of the present study was to investigate the sexual dysfunction in patients taking finasteride 1 mg for androgenetic alopecia.

Kikuchi's disease: an uncommon cause of cervical lymphadenopathy.

Kikuchi Fujimoto's disease is a benign self limiting disorder presenting with localised cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss and night sweats. It is a rare disease with worldwide distribution but commonly reported from Asia. It is diagnosed by excision biopsy of the lymph nodes.

Blister beetle dermatitis.

Blister beetle dermatitis or paederus dermatitis is an irritant contact dermatitis due to accidental crush of insects belonging to paederus family on the skin. The characteristic features of blister beetle dermatitis are linear erythematous itchy vesicles over the exposed parts of body and kissing lesions. This condition is commonly seen during or after rainy season.