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Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic, multifactorial, inflammatory skin disease, and it is now becoming increasingly clear that the inflammatory pathway is involved at a very early in the pathogenesis of acne. The Th17 cells, the activators of this cell line and its downstream effector cytokines, are all likely to have a critical role in inducing and maintaining the disease.

Aim: To analyse the role of interleukins (ILs) 6, 8, 17 and 22 in the pathogenesis of acne.

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  • A 65-year-old male with a history of ischemic heart disease experienced episodes of syncope, dyspnea, and swelling, ultimately diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis through an abdominal fat pad biopsy.
  • Initially presenting symptoms included complete heart block (CHB) and cardiomyopathy, making pacemaker implantation challenging due to high pacing thresholds and difficulties with lead capture.
  • The unique management strategy involved placing a lead in the coronary sinus and using a stent to secure it, leading to successful pacing and confirmation of aTTR amyloidosis through cardiac biopsy.
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Polidocanol Sclerotherapy in Pyogenic Granulomas.

Dermatol Surg

January 2022

Both authors are affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and ABVIMS, New Delhi, India.

Background: Polidocanol is a safe sclerosing agent with anesthetic properties and minimal skin toxicity.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and recurrence rates with polidocanol sclerotherapy in the treatment of pyogenic granulomas (PGs).

Methods And Methods: Thirty-nine patients with PG were injected with polidocanol 1% solution.

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  • Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a rare condition that has multiple potential causes, including immunological and infectious factors, and may encompass Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome (MRS).
  • A case study details a 17-year-old girl diagnosed with OFG who was treated effectively using a combination of minocycline and clofazimine, avoiding the use of oral steroids.
  • The patient showed significant improvement within just one month of starting the treatment regimen.
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