Differential expression of serum CXCL9 and CXCL10 levels in vitiligo patients and their correlation with disease severity and stability: A cross-sectional study.

Background Vitiligo is an acquired disorder of pigmentation with an elusive pathogenesis, though various theories have been proposed. The presence of peri-lesional autoreactive CD8+ T cell infiltrate suggests the involvement of abnormal immune responses and autoimmunity in vitiligo. Recent studies have identified the IFN-γ-CXCL9/CXCL-10 axis as a key component of the autoimmune response that perpetuates disease activity in vitiligo.

Utility of Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Erythroderma: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: It is difficult to diagnose the underlying cause of erythroderma on mere clinical presentation. The role of dermoscopy in diagnosing erythroderma secondary to various etiologies is evolving.

Aim And Objectives: This study aimed to observe the dermoscopic features of erythroderma secondary to different cutaneous disorders and compare them with clinical features and histopathology.

Assessment of Newborn Care Corner in Public Health Facilities of Ludhiana, India.

In this cross-sectional study of 15 public health facilities in Ludhiana, India, we evaluated 22 delivery points for equipment and trained health personal available at Newborn Care Corner (NBCC) for neonatal resuscitation. NBCCs were established at all the delivery points except one, with radiant warmers in place including non-functional warmers at four (18%) delivery points. Self-inflating resuscitation bag was available at 20 delivery points but shoulder roll and masks of both sizes were available at only 4 (18%) and 5 (27%) delivery points, respectively.