Publications by authors named "R P Katugampola"
Background: In children, psoriasis can be challenging to diagnose. Difficulties arise from differences in the clinical presentation compared with adults.
Objectives: To test the diagnostic accuracy of previously agreed consensus criteria and to develop a shortlist of the best predictive diagnostic criteria for childhood psoriasis.
Article Synopsis
- The porphyrias are inherited disorders affecting heme production, leading to the buildup of porphyrins, which can cause skin sensitivity or severe neurovisceral episodes.
- These disorders manifest in two primary ways: through skin conditions like fragile skin or sensitivity to light and through acute attacks that affect the nervous system.
- The article reviews the various aspects of porphyria, including how common they are, their causes, symptoms, lab diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment strategies, with a focus on dermatological insights.