Trends in genital ulcer disease: An observational study at a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Introduction: Genital ulcer disease (GUD) often creates diagnostic difficulty in developing countries like India, with limited resources available in the health-care system. The changing etiology in GUDs over the years makes it imperative that a correct diagnosis is made to establish appropriate treatment and formulate awareness programs.

Aims: This study was done to determine the recent trends in the demographic parameters, clinical presentations, etiology of GUDs, and their association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

The Spectrum of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Following the Application of Topical Medications: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Center.

Introduction Topical medications are one of the most commonly used therapeutic agents in treating a wide spectrum of dermatological diseases. The misuse of topical medicines for inappropriate indications and an extended period may result in cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADR). Aims We conducted this study to observe demographic parameters, commonly misused topical medicines, various clinical patterns of cutaneous ADR, and source of drug prescription among study participants.