Dermoscopic findings in chronic venous insufficiency.

Background: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) causes cutaneous changes. This prospective observational study reveals dermoscopic findings in CVI.

Methods: Successive CVI patients of ≥18 years were included in the study.

Single-Session Fractional CO Laser following Urea Occlusion in Management of Onychomycosis: A Pilot Study.

Introduction: Onychomycosis is a common nail disorders. Antifungal resistance, interactions, and side effects limit treatment options. Fractional CO (FCO) laser along with topical antifungal is effective in multiple monthly sessions.

Hemorrhagic dot score as a follow up marker in psoriasis on treatment: A prospective observational study.

Context: Psoriasis assessment tools in use presently lack reproducibility and are cumbersome to use. An easily reproducible, objective tool with ability to maintain visual records for follow up is hence desirable. We conducted a study with the aim to assess dermoscopic changes in psoriasis while on treatment by recording the number of hemorrhagic dots (Hemorrhagic Dot Score-HDS) in a representative plaque and comparing it to the PASI score.

A Comparative Study of Topical 5% 5-Fluorouracil with Needling versus 30% Trichloroacetic Acid with Needling in the Treatment of Plantar Warts.

Background: Warts are benign proliferations of keratinocytes caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Plantar warts are caused by HPV types 1, 2, 4, 27 and 57. It is challenging to treat them due to frequent recurrences.

A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser and Fractional CO2 Laser with Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Scars.

Context: Surgical correction of scars may not be an ideal solution in all cases and hence it is desirable to have a nonsurgical option available. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and fractional carbon dioxide laser (FCL) offer an alternative treatment modality.

Aims: To compare the efficacy and safety of FCL and intradermal PRP with FCL in the management of postburn and posttraumatic scars.

An observational study on the efficacy of single injection of omalizumab in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) is one of the most challenging therapeutic problems faced by dermatologists. Omalizumab is a third line drug for CSU which is currently recommended as monthly injections for 6 months. To study the efficacy of single injection of Omalizumab in the treatment of CSU.

A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy of Topical 5% Tranexamic Acid Solution versus 3% Hydroquinone Cream in Melasma.

Background And Aims: Melasma is a common, relapsing, acquired, symmetrical facial hypermelanosis with no universally effective therapy. Hydroquinone (HQ) is considered the gold standard in the treatment of melasma till date. Tranexamic acid (TA) is an upcoming molecule being explored in melasma therapy and has shown optimistic results in preliminary trials.