Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in men with limited treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy one newer options management AGA which has shown promising results. Aims and Objectives: This study was aimed at comparing clinical efficacy PRP minoxidil therapy. Materials Methods: In study, patients were randomized into two groups – Group A (given therapy) B therapy). Both followed up over a period 6 months, final analysis done help global...

Sporotrichosis is endemic in the Sub-Himalayan belt, which ranges from northern to north-eastern Indian subcontinent. Similar many parts of developing world, sporotrichosis commonly recognized clinically this region however consolidated epidemiological data lacking. We report epidemiological, clinical and microbiological a hundred culture positive cases sporotrichosis. Out 305 suspicious sporotrichosis, total 100 isolates were identified as Sporothrix schenckii species complex (S. schenckii)...

Abstract We conducted a molecular study of parasite sequences from cohort cutaneous leishmaniasis patients in Himachal Pradesh, India. Results revealed atypical disease caused by Leishmania donovani parasites. L. variants causing manifestations this region are different those visceral northeastern

ABSTRACT Amoebiasis cutis is a rare manifestation of Entamoeba histolytica , primarily an intestinal pathogen, which occurs as complication amoebic dysentery. Primary cutaneous amoebiasis from contamination pre‐existing wounds. A high degree clinical suspicion and demonstration trophozoites lesions are important for making early diagnosis lest these patients should suffer significant morbidity. HIV‐negative otherwise healthy 40‐year‐old man presented with well‐defined, indurated, painful,...

Background: Not many studies on pesticide allergic contact dermatitis are available from Himachal Pradesh (India). Objective: We studied the role of commonly used pesticides in causing fruit and vegetable farmers region. Methods: 30 farmer patients having involving face, neck, hands, feet 20 controls comprising 2 groups 10 subjects each: Group‐1 had history exposure to but no Group‐2 neither nor pesticides, were patch tested with most common Results Conclusion: These (M : F 21 9) between...

Abstract Carbon baby syndrome also known as universal acquired melanosis is one of the rare causes diffuse and progressive hyperpigmentation skin. A case a 9-year-old Nepali child was reported in whom darkening skin began at age 5 months. At presentation, generalized observed with characteristic sparing pressure areas over palms soles. The diagnosis established by histopathological evidence epidermal dermal melanization after exclusion all cutaneous systemic for such hyperpigmentation. This...

Syphilis is a treatable bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum. There has been change in incidence of syphilis various nations over the years.To study epidemiological trends, demographic profile, high-risk behaviour, clinical pattern, and stage last ten years patients presenting to an STD clinic tertiary care hospital.This was retrospective observational years. Records all confirmed cases were analysed relation demography profile.There total 3,110 among whom 31 (accounting for...

Background: Pemphigus is a group of auto-immune blistering disorders, characterised clinically by mucocutaneous blisters and erosions histopathologically intra-epidermal acantholysis. It was traditionally associated with high morbidity mortality. The use rituximab has brought upon new dawn in the treatment pemphigus. Aim: A retrospective analysis to ascertain efficacy, tolerance, adverse effect profile, remission, relapse rituximab. Material Methods: all diagnosed pemphigus patients who...

A case of extensive chromoblastomycosis the right leg and thigh with verruciform to nodular lesions evolving rapidly over five years duration is reported. The diagnosis was confirmed by visualizing pathognomonic pigmented muriform bodies unique septate hyphae mycological culture yielding Fonsecaea pedrosoi.

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a complication of herpes zoster characterized by persistent dermatomal pain. It has negative impact on the quality life. There no gold standard therapy for PHN, and various local systemic treatments have been tried. are studies reporting use combination steroids anesthetics but there standardized method.To evaluate response modified Jaipur block with increased concentration dexamethasone.We conducted retrospective study in patients who were given block. The...

Cases of chromoblastomycosis, although not uncommon, have rarely been reported in the literature from our region. These are usually misdiagnosed as cases cutaneous leishmaniasis because we reside an endemic region for this disease. We present herein patients with facial chromoblastomycosis. They were treated long-term sodium stibogluconate, but showed no response to therapy. A biopsy revealed these be after which started on antifungal agents. There was marked improvement correct treatment initiated.

Sporotrichosis is a cutaneous mycosis caused by dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii species complex clinically presenting as lymphocutaneous, fixed, or disseminated forms. A typical lesion an erythematous papule, noduloulcerative usually occurring at the site of penetrating trauma, mostly on extremities. Verrucous unusual presentation sporotrichosis which can mimic verrucous lesions seen in chromoblastomycosis, tuberculosis verruca cutis/lupus vulgaris (TBVC/LV), leishmaniasis, and...

Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis (DCL) is a rare variant of (CL) characterised by multiple (≥10), widespread, slowly progressive, cosmetically disfiguring, non-ulcerating nodules without visceral involvement. The disease resistant to chemotherapy and characterized relapses. We present case patient with DCL who had extensive lesions (282) was HIV negative from new focus in sub-Himalayan India. A favourable response regression the observed after month treatment intravenous intralesional sodium...

Zinner syndrome is a rare congenital malformation formed by the developmental anomaly of distal portion wolffian duct. It an unusual cause infertility and dysuria among young males. associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis, seminal vesical cyst, ejaculatory duct obstruction. We herein report case syndrome, in patient primary infertility. He also presented complaints chronic pelvic pain dysuria. Any patients male or unspecified should be evaluated for surgical intervention mainstay...

Silico-tuberculosis is the combination of silicosis and tuberculosis (TB). Symptoms TB such as dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis may precede diagnosis an endo-bronchial mass lesion on chest imaging. Among workers who were exposed to silica, was more common, experiments indicated that silica inhibits alveolar macrophage activity severe exposure induces apoptosis. Endobronchial neoplasms, which are tumors primarily affecting bronchial lumen, uncommon show up in a wide variety different ways...