Stigma in vitiligo: associated factors and severity strata of the Patient Unique Stigmatization Holistic tool in Dermatology (PUSH-D) score.

Background: Vitiligo is the most common cause of skin depigmentation worldwide. Patients with vitiligo may experience stigma and this needs to be addressed.

Objectives: To evaluate stigma in patients with vitiligo, search for associated factors and establish severity strata for the Patient Unique Stigmatization Holistic tool in Dermatology (PUSH-D) for patients with vitiligo.

Prolidase Deficiency Causing Recalcitrant Leg Ulcerations in Siblings.

Prolidase deficiency (PD) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis with variable clinical manifestations. It results from a mutation in the peptidase-D gene that leads to abnormal activity of the prolidase enzyme, an important player in collagen catabolism. The authors report the case of two siblings presenting with dysmorphic features, disturbed blood panel, and recalcitrant leg ulcerations of several years' duration.

Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Pediatrics: Adherence to Clinical Guidelines.

To evaluate adherence to guidelines for inpatient care of pediatric patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Pediatric CAP is one of the most common acute infections requiring hospital admission. Discrepancies between recommended care and effective management are reported, raising the necessity to evaluate our local clinical practices.