Clinico-investigative Study of Facial Acanthosis Nigricans.

Background: Facial acanthosis nigricans (FAN) is an underrecognized and underdiagnosed entity. The typical presentation of acanthosis nigricans (AN) seen elsewhere on the body like axillae and groins is not seen on the face, making it mimic other pigmentary disorders. Moreover, FAN is seldom not accompanied with AN on the classical sites making the diagnosis challenging.

Health Burden of Hansen's Disease in Central India: A 4-Year Retrospective Study.

Background: Despite the implementation of multidrug therapy by WHO to treat Hansen's disease (HD), new case detection rates are still high indicating active transmission.

Aims And Objectives: To study the clinical profile of HD in central India along with its epidemiological characteristics.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of clinically diagnosed Hansen's patients were recruited retrospectively during January 2015 to December 2018.