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Introduction: Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is an uncommon variant of lichen planus, characterized by the insidious onset of dark brown to gray pigmented macules, mainly in sun-exposed areas and flexural folds. It is mainly reported in Indian, Latino, American, and Middle Eastern patients. This paper aims to document the clinicopathological characteristics of LPP.
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December 2024
Senior Medical Officer (Dermatology), Govt of NCT of Delhi, Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, Pitampura, Delhi, India.
Background: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) causes cutaneous changes. This prospective observational study reveals dermoscopic findings in CVI.
Methods: Successive CVI patients of ≥18 years were included in the study.
Dermatol Pract Concept
October 2024
Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
Introduction: Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is an acquired pigmentary disorder affecting the dark-skinned population. There is a wide range of differentials, with substantial clinicopathological overlap. Dermoscopy may contribute to the better characterization of this dermatosis.
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December 2024
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan.
Purpose: To describe the advanced multimodal imaging findings of patients with bilateral diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation (BDUMP) and the changes in these findings over time.
Methods: Fundus photography, fundus autofluorescence (FAF), fundus fluorescein angiography (FA), spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), B-scan ultrasonography (US), and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) images of the patients diagnosed with BDUMP at a single institution between years 2006-2023 were evaluated.
Results: Sixteen eyes of 8 patients with BDUMP were included.
Indian J Dermatol
October 2024
Department of Radiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Skin colour usually depends upon melanin, haemoglobin, and carotenoids. Pigmentary disorders indicate an increased amount of melanin, leading to a darker colour of the skin, called hypermelanosis. Addison's disease is a rare endocrinal disorder with severe oral and systemic manifestations.
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