Scarring in acne patients--a study done at Isra University Hyderabad.

Objectives: To study the clinical presentation of acne in the Out Patient Department of Isra University Hospital.

Patients And Methods: A prospective study was done. The 100 patients with acne, who attended the Out Patient Department of Dermatology in Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad, from September 2007 to February 2008, were analyzed.

Attitude and knowledge of medical students of Isra University about dysmenorrhoea and its treatment.

Background: Dysmenorrhoea is the term for painful menstruation. It is a common gynaecological complaint among female adolescent. The objective of this study was to assess attitude and knowledge about treatment of dysmenorrhoea among medical students of Isra University.

Efficacy of aloe vera gel in the treatment of vulval lichen planus.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of aloe vera gel and placebo in the topical management of vulval lichen planus.

Study Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Dermatology, Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad, from January 2007 to January 2008.

Risk factors associated with childhood asthma.

Objective: To identify the risk factors associated with childhood asthma, in children attending Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad.

Study Design: Case-control study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Isra University Hospital between September 2005 to August 2006.

Frequency of vaginal candidiasis in pregnant women attending routine antenatal clinic.

Objective: To determine the frequency of vaginal candidiasis in clinically symptomatic and asymptomatic cases of pregnant women attending routine antenatal clinic.

Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: The antenatal clinic of Gynaecology and Obstetric Department at Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad, from April to October 2005.

Risk factors of birth asphyxia.

Background: Birth asphyxia is a serious clinical problem worldwide. There are many reasons a baby may not be able to take in enough oxygen before, during, or just after birth. Damage to brain tissues is a serious complication of low oxygen that can cause seizures and other neurological problems.