A comparative study of the efficacy of potent topical corticosteroids per se versus combination of potent topical corticosteroids with fractional CO laser in the management of vitiligo vulgaris.

Objectives: The study aimed to compare the efficacy of two treatment modalities in vitiligo vulgaris that is - potent topical corticosteroid (betamethasone-dipropionate lotion 0.05%) with FrCO laser versus Potent topical corticosteroid (PTS) alone, and to observe side effects if any.

Material And Methods: Sixty cases with stable vitiligo (vitiligo vulgaris including focal vitiligo) >12 years of age with <27% body surface area were included in the study.

Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Still a Diagnostic Challenge.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare fibroinflammatory disorder usually involving the abdominal aorta and surrounding structures. It is divided into primary (idiopathic) and secondary RPF. Primary RPF can be immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related disease or non-IgG4-related disease.