Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Herpes Zoster and Its Complications in a Tertiary Care Center of Bihar: A Prospective Study.

Background Herpes zoster is a common viral infection caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) characterized by the presence of a segmental distribution of painful grouped vesicles on an erythematous base. It is associated with several complications like zoster-associated pain (ZAP), postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), pigmentary changes, scarring, secondary infections, and dermatosis as well as severe systemic complications. Aims/objectives The aim of the study was to analyze the various clinical and epidemiological patterns of herpes zoster and post-herpetic complications.

Dermatoses in Postmenopausal Women in a Tertiary Health Care Center of Bihar: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Postmenopausal women comprise a very unique population with various dermatological, genital, and oral dermatoses due to the various physiological, age-related, and hormonal changes in this period, which have not yet been studied extensively, especially in India. Aims and objectives The aim of the study was to study the various epidemiological and clinical patterns of postmenopausal dermatosis. Material and methods We conducted a single-center observational cross-sectional study on 223 postmenopausal women attending the dermatology outpatient department (OPD) with various dermatological concerns to understand the various clinical patterns and presentations of postmenopausal dermatoses.

Influence of soil quality factors on capsaicin biosynthesis, pungency, yield, and produce quality of chili: An insight on Csy1, Pun1, and Pun1 signaling responses.

Hotness or pungency is the major trait of genetically diverse and economically valuable chili (Capsicum sp.) cultivars. However, little is known about the influence of soil characteristics on genetic regulation of pungency vis-à-vis capsaicin formation in endemic chilies.