Publications by authors named "Twinkle Rangnani"

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  • Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis that can cause severe complications if not diagnosed and treated early, motivating a detailed study of its profile and outcomes in patients.
  • A study of 78 patients from August 2018 to 2022 found that 54 cases were confirmed with histopathology, revealing conditions like Lupus Vulgaris and scrofuloderma, with most patients showing improvement after 6 months of treatment.
  • The research highlights the importance of recognizing the disease to prevent misdiagnosis and related morbidity, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers.
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Background: Despite being common and easy to treat conditions, acne and hirsutism may have a striking consequence on one's perception of self. Though understanding the pathogenesis of acne and hirsutism has undergone a major paradigm shift, one of them being insulin resistance (IR), extensive research is still underway. The purpose of the study is to establish causal relationship linking IR with acne vulgaris and hirsutism, as well as to assess severity of the two with increasing IR.

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Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder and a major health concern in developing countries. Data on MetS in Indian population show multiplicity. There are no published reports about the prevalence of MetS in population of Saurashtra region, Gujarat.

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