Intralesional drug delivery with a bent needle.

Intralesional injections to wide, thick lesions and lesions on curved surfaces are challenging with the syringe and needle unit being held parallel to the skin surface. Bending the needle eases negotiation by lifting the syringe away from the skin surface with the needle entering parallel to the lesion ensuring uniform and optimal drug delivery.

Innovative Technique for Securing Autologous Melanocyte-keratinocyte Cell Transplant (MKCT) Suspension in Stable Vitiligo.

Autologous cultured melanocyte transplantation is a safe and effective cellular regenerative surgical treatment modality for the lesions of stable vitiligo. Research continues to improve the efficacy of cell transplants by refining the procedure. The method of dressing used to secure the cell suspension over the treated site is vital in deciding the extent of repigmentation.

Recommendations for Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgeries during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, dermatologists must be prepared to restructure their practice of procedural dermatology and cutaneous aesthetic surgeries. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented several challenges and has ushered in several changes in practice such as teledermatology, with many physicians adopting virtual consultations and treatments. Performing procedures in the times of COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges such as risk of transmission to doctors and staff due to potential aerosolization, release of virus droplets during the procedures, and risk of virus transfer through the instruments both in the peri- and postoperative period.

Successful Use of Oral Acyclovir in Ophthalmic Molluscum Contagiosum.

Molluscum contagiosum is a common tropical contagious viral infection, involving the skin and the mucous membranes. Ophthalmic molluscum contagiosum is a relatively uncommon condition presenting as secondary follicular conjunctivitis or kerato-conjunctivitis and may present with or without obvious dermal skin lesions. Often, unsuspected and misdiagnosed by eye care providers or observed as a concomitant feature by a skin care provider, unilateral conjunctivitis due to molluscum contagiosum remains easily treatable.