Petticoat cancer: Marjolin ulcer of the waist in South Asian women (a site-specific malignancy).

A saree is a garment worn by women in the Indian subcontinent. It is usually wrapped around the body and secured over an ankle-length skirt (a petticoat). The petticoat is usually tied very tightly around the waist with a cord.

Topical Steroid Damaged Face - A Dermascopic Analysis.

Background And Objectives: Dermoscopy particularly could be helpful in patients with steroid damaged face to assess and look for the damage caused by the steroid creams as also in cases where the patient provides improper history.

Materials And Methods: Patients attending to dermatology OPD with suspected/diagnosed TSDF between the ages of 18 and 60 years were enrolled and assessed on the basis of age, gender, residence, duration, potency, brand of application topical steroid creams, clinical and dermoscopic features.

Results: Majority abusing the topical steroid creams were females (n-14) with mean age with SD of 34 ± 11 and were from rural areas (57.

Mesotherapy for Melasma - An Updated Review.

Mesotherapy is a popular novel therapeutic modality that delivers intradermal or subcutaneous microinjections of pharmaceutical compounds. Although this novel treatment method is used commonly in aesthetic dermatology, there is little information about the details of injections, efficacy, and side effects of mesotherapy in melasma. In this review, we evaluated the efficacy of various types of anti-pigmentation agents used with mesotherapy in the management of melasma.

Microneedling with PRP for Acne Scars: A New Tool in Dermatologist Arsenal - A Scoping Review.

Acne scars can greatly impact patient quality of life. While treatment options have included mi- croneedling, the recent addition of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to this regimen has led to an increased popularity of combination treatment. Here, we aimed to review the efficacy of microneedling and PRP therapies and review the literature on combination treatment for acne scars.

Case Report: Leathery black plaque on the temple and scalp.

Background: Epidermal nevus sebaceous, commonly known as the nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn, is a congenital sebaceous hamartoma. It typically manifests as a single yellowish plaque across the head and neck and is composed of sebaceous glands. It commonly occurs during infancy and grows during puberty.

Dot in circle sign on MRI in foot mycetoma.

Mycetoma or Maduramycosis is a chronic granulomatous infectious condition encountered mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. It affects the deep subcutaneous tissues, which may progress to involve the muscles and bones later in the course of the disease. It can be caused by fungi (eumycetoma), and bacteria (actinomycetoma) predominantly affecting the foot.

Successful Management of Folliculitis Decalvans.

Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a rare disease that causes inflammation on the scalp, leading to scarring alopecia. It commonly affects young and middle-aged men and is characterized by pustules, papules, scarring, hemorrhagic crusts, and erosions. The exact cause of FD is not fully understood, but it is believed that may play a role in its development.

Paclitaxel-Induced Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus and Raynaud's Phenomenon.

Taxanes, in combination with platinum-based drugs, are considered the initial treatment option for certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer. Here, we report the case of a 59-year-old woman who developed a malar rash on her face, a maculopapular rash on her forearms, and bluish discoloration on her fingers immediately following the end of the third cycle of chemotherapy. After discontinuing paclitaxel and using oral and topical steroids for rash and diltiazem and topical minoxidil for the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon, the symptoms completely resolved.

A Rare Case of Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.

Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is named so for its site and histological orientation. It is an infrequent form of melanoma that usually presents with lesions on the palms, soles, or nails. Although rare, it's the most commonly discovered subtype of melanoma in the non-Caucasian population, including Africans, Chinese, Koreans, and Latin Americans.