Dermatologic care of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of India.

Background In the Indian subcontinent, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, commonly referred to as the third gender or transgender, is expected to exceed one million by 2030. Data on dermatologic conditions of the transgender population is deficient. Aims This study aimed to identify the common dermatological concerns and dermatologic procedures of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community of India.

Dermoscopy Saga - A Tale of 5 Centuries.

The origin of dermoscopy can be traced back to the middle of the modern age and Borel's discovery (1655 - 1656) laid the foundation stone with important contributions from Ernst Karl Abbe, Unna, Muller, Saphier and others. However, the work done by Dr. Ronald Mackie (1971) for the early detection of melanoma marks the peak.

Trichoscopic Findings in Normal Hair and Scalp in Children Under 17 Years.

Objective: The aim of the study is to establish normal values of measurable parameters, set the standard, and provide a framework for future reference.

Materials And Methods: A total of 750 children of Malayalam speaking ethnicity with no hair or scalp diseases in anamnesis and clinical examination were included in the study. Children were divided into six age groups (neonates, infants, 1-5, 6-10, 11-14, and 15-17 years), and trichoscopy was performed in frontal, left and right temporal, vertex, crown, and occiput using Wi-Fi cordless digital dermoscope.

A Survey of Treatment Practices in Management of Psoriasis Patients among Dermatologists of Kerala.

Introduction: The management of psoriasis is a daily challenge for dermatologists as most patients present with varied morphological presentations and exacerbations at every visit. This exerts a heightened responsibility on the dermatologists to tailor their treatments according to each patient.

Aims: This study was conducted to assess the variation in treatment practices in the management of psoriasis patients among dermatologists of Kerala.

Acquired Idiopathic Generalized Anhidrosis.

Acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis is a rare condition, where the exact pathomechanism is unknown. We report a case of acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis in a patient who later developed lichen planus. Here an autoimmune-mediated destruction of sweat glands may be the probable pathomechanism.

Evaluation of pH of Bathing Soaps and Shampoos for Skin and Hair Care.

Background: Normal healthy skin has potential of hydrogen (pH) range of 5.4-5.9 and a normal bacterial flora.