Dermatoscopic evaluation of leprosy: A multi-centre cross-sectional study.

Background Leprosy is known to be a great mimicker. Its dermatoscopic evaluation may be of value in establishing diagnosis. Objective To study the dermatoscopic findings encountered across the leprosy spectrum.

Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia: Is It Really Worth the Hype?

Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is defined as progressive, patterned hair loss that occurs as a result of androgen-mediated conversion of terminal hairs to vellus hairs. By the age of 60 years, 45% of men and 35% of women develop AGA. The Hamilton-Norwood scale is used to assess the extent and severity of AGA and classify the stages of male pattern hair loss in men, whereas the Ludwig scale is preferred for women.

A Study of Comparison and Evaluation of Various Intralesional Therapies in Cutaneous Warts.

Background: The study compares the efficacy of four immunotherapeutic agents, measles mumps and rubella (MMR), purified protein derivative (PPD), extract, and vitamin D3, in the treatment of multiple cutaneous warts.

Aim And Objectives: To observe the clinical responses and safety of different intralesional immunotherapeutic agents and compare their efficacy.

Materials And Methods: Hundred patients with multiple (>5) cutaneous warts were enrolled in the study and randomized into four groups: Group A: MMR, Group B: PPD, Group C: extract, and Group D: Vitamin D.

Dermlep Study Part 3: Post-RFT Events in Leprosy Patients Presenting to Dermatologists.

Introduction: Presently the leprosy program has no defined surveillance protocols for patients who complete the fixed duration multidrug therapy and are released from treatment (RFT). Hence, the information about the post-RFT events in these patients is sparse and qualitative and quantitative data regarding their health care requirements is missing. During the survey carried out by the Indian Association of Dermatologists,Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), a number of patients presented to dermatologists during the post RFT period for a variety of symptoms.

Updates on Management of Leprosy in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations by IADVL SIG Leprosy.

The Special Interest Group (SIG) on leprosy thought it to be prudent to revisit its previous practice recommendations through this update. During this period, the pandemic course shifted to a 'second wave' riding on the 'delta variant'. While the number of cases increased manifold, so did the research on all aspects of the disease.

Clinical Features of Mycetoma and the Appropriate Treatment Options.

Mycetoma is a chronic, suppurative and debilitating granulomatous infection seen mainly in tropical and subtropical areas and is now declared as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization. The clinical diagnosis is usually characterized by a classical triad of localized swelling, underlying sinus tracts, and production of grains or granules, but unusual presentations are also seen. It is classified into eumycetoma caused by the fungus, and actinomycetoma caused by the bacteria.

The Dermlep Study Part 2: Results of a Nation-Wide Survey of Dermatologists' Access to Quality Leprosy Services at their Clinics and Hospitals in India.

Introduction: Dermatologists in India are trained and qualified to treat leprosy and there is evidence to suggest that they are involved in the diagnosis and management of a significant number of leprosy patients in the country. The present study evaluated the access to quality leprosy services at their clinics and hospitals to understand the extent of their role in providing comprehensive care to people affected by leprosy and how it can be organized further.

Methods: The DermLep Study was a pan-India questionnaire-based survey carried out to evaluate the role that dermatologists play in leprosy management in the country.

The DermLep Study I: Results of Prospective Nation-Wide Survey of the Number & Profile of Leprosy Patients seen by Dermatologists in India.

Introduction: There is evidence to suggest that there is a mismatch between the number of reported cases of leprosy in India and the number of actual cases in the country. One reason could be that many patients are diagnosed and treated outside the NLEP network and dermatologists may be managing some of these patients not captured by official statistics. To estimate these missing numbers, the carried out to study the number and profile of leprosy patients seen by dermatologists and their significance.

Disabilities in leprosy: an open, retrospective analyses of institutional records.

Background And Objectives: Leprosy remains a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy and disability in the world. Primary objective of the study was to determine the incidence of deformities present at a time of diagnosis and new deformities that patients develop over follow up period.

Material And Methods: An open, retrospective cohort study was performed at a tertiary medical center in western India.

Preparation of Platelet-rich Fibrin Membrane over Scaffold of Collagen Sheet, its Advantages over Compression Method: A Novel and Simple Technique.

Introduction: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is compressed by using various tools to make platelet-rich fibrin membrane (PRFM). Preservation of platelets and plasma content of PRFM depends on the compression method used. To overcome limitations of compression method, we prepared PRFM over scaffold of collagen sheet without using any compression device.

Prescription and Usage Pattern of Topical Corticosteroids among Out-patient Attendees with Dermatophyte Infections and Its Analysis: A Cross-sectional, Survey-based Study.

Background: There is scarce scientific data on topical corticosteroids (TCS) prescription by non-dermatologists including registered medical practitioners, ayurvedic, homeopathic practitioners, and over-the-counter (OTC) use of TCS-containing creams.

Objective: The main objective of this study is to analyze the prescription and usage pattern of topical steroids among out-patient attendees with dermatophyte infection. To study health-seeking behavior of patients with dermatophyte infections.

Oral Antifungal Therapy: Emerging Culprits of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions.

Introduction: Antifungals are one of the most widely used drugs in dermatology practice for dermatophytosis. Oral antifungal therapy against superficial dermatophytosis is generally associated with a low incidence of adverse events in an immunocompetent population. However, lately, cutaneous adverse drugs reactions (CADRs) have been reported with varying incidence rates in the patients on oral antifungal therapy with many uncommon morphological patterns.

Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance-associated Scleromyxoedema.

Scleromyxoedema is a rare generalized cutaneous mucinosis, which in absence of thyroid disease, occurs almost invariably in patients with monoclonal gammopathies. A 54-year-old female patient presented with complaint of tightening of skin on the extremities, abdomen, forehead, gradually progressive since 1 year, episodes of generalized tonic-clonic convulsions, and acute psychosis since 5 days. Cutaneous examination revealed nonpitting edema over the face and sclerodermoid changes over extremities.