Abstract Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is a non-scarring alopecia of chronic autoimmune etiology with heterogenous severity against the anagen hair follicle over scalp, beard, or any part body and associated significant psychological morbidity in mental status patients leading to seek treatment for cosmetic reasons. The management AA very unpredictable various adverse effects. This study aimed at comparing efficacy safety novel procedure laser-assisted drug delivery system steroids...

Background Seborrheic dermatitis is the most common, chronic inflammatory skin condition which confined to scalp, nasolabial folds, and regions rich in sebaceous glands for no definitive cause has been found. Although disease more comorbidities associated with it have not studied detail. This study aims assess prevalence of seborrheic its cutaneous systemic adolescent adult patients. Methodology cross-sectional was performed among 451 female patients who visited Department Dermatology,...

Background: Hair loss (alopecia) is a common problem and major cause of psychological stress anxiety among affected individuals. It utmost importance to diagnose these cases at the earliest treat them accordingly. Trichoscopy provides noninvasive option that can be used for early diagnosis monitoring progression hair disorders. Aims Objectives: To perform trichoscopy document findings in patients with nonscarring alopecia's. Materials Methods: A total 100 satisfying inclusion criteria were...

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Dermatophytosis is the most common fungal infection, which has recurrent and persisting course because of topical steroid abuse, irregular treatment poor hygiene. Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) a questionnaire based survey method to assess impact severity many dermatology specific diseases infections. There paucity in literature on dermatophytosis (Qol). The aim study was its sequelae life.</p><p...

Background and aim Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a well-known hair loss disorder in both men women affecting approximately 80% 50% of the population, respectively. Various treatment options for AGA are available with varying efficacy. Combination therapy new dictum to combat AGA. Hence, this study aimed compare efficacy commonly used topical therapies such as Procapil platelet-rich plasma (PRP) redensyl, saw palmetto (SP), biotin (RSB) PRP. Materials methods This was randomized controlled...

Introduction The genetically determined progressive process that causes a gradual conversion of terminal hair into vellus is known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA). AGA male pattern baldness very common among medical students whose self-image severely deteriorated by and this affects the quality their professional career. Hence, assessment association depression, loneliness, internet addiction levels Bachelor Medicine, Surgery (MBBS) with essential to improving academic performance. Aims...

Background:Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) secondary to acne is a common undesirable sequela following that leads psychological distress and sense of incomplete treatment among the patients with acne. Few studies have been done in regard address this condition, no definite or clear ranking modalities available as yet.Aims:The aim our study was assess compare efficacy safety 1,064-nm Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (QSNY) laser 10% azelaic acid versus Fractional...

<p class="abstract">Imatinib mesylate (IM) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumor and few dermatological conditions such as dermatofibrosarcoma protruberans, systemic sclerosis mastocytosis among other conditions. It known to cause non lichenoid eruptions commonly rarely it can drug eruption. Small plaque parapsoriasis monoclonal T cell disorder with clinical similarity psoriasis characterised by small sized plaques digitate...

Background and Design:The harmful ultraviolet radiation of sunlight can damage skin cells affect the skin's normal appearance.The short term effects associated with sun exposure include acute changes such as sunburn, suntan long are delayed pigmentation, impaired vitamin D synthesis, altered immunological responses skin, photodamage photocarcinogenesis.The majority these photodermatoses preventable implementation appropriate protection measures behavioral changes.Materials Methods: Data...

Introduction: Understanding the perspective on vitiligo and psoriasis of undergraduate medical students enables us to focus lacunae areas in their knowledge, train them disseminate accurate information public. A positive attitude towards society will reduce psychosocial burden patients deliver better clinical outcomes. Aim: To assess student’s knowledge attitudes psoriasis. Materials Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnairebased, observational study was conducted 351 (third semester...

Introduction: Benign as well malignant breast lesions are quite common in Indian population. It is the second most cancer site after cervix. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) safe, reliable, and time saving outdoor procedure with little discomfort to patient. Objective: The current study was aimed frequency of various on FNAC a tertiary care center its histopathological correlation. Methodology: Total 217 cases conducted palpable breast. Result: Most were noted left (123) out which 29...

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive motor disorder which occurs due to hypoxic insult fetus during perinatal period.These children often present for elective surgical procedures correct various deformities.Peri-operative care of child with cerebral real challenge the anaesthetics because associated comorbidities.Yet another problem in these patients behavior abnormality and difficulty communication.Therefore regional anaesthesia usually combined general not used alone.The two most important...

Contact dermatitis (CD) is commonly seen in the dermatology OPD cases. 10 to 20% of all new cases will be suffering from contact dermatitis. The simple meaning is, when a substance come with skin, may directly damage skin by its cytotoxic effect, or stimulating immune competent cells attack and cause skin. Acids like HCL, HNO3, H2SO4 alkalis dish washing soaps, detergents, ammonia, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide cow urine immediately, resultant called “Irritant Dermatitis (ICD)”. Some...

Background: This study was done on modified radical mastectomy (MRM) specimens of patients with locally advanced breast carcinoma (LABC) who were categorized into molecular subgroups based Immunohistochemistry and underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). The purpose the to look for pathological response tumor NACT. subtypes include Luminal A, B, Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) enriched, triple negative. For HER2 enriched subtype, trastuzumab also given along regimen. Aims...

Background & Objective: Myocardial infarction is decreased or complete stoppage of blood to a part the myocardium. The 65 th WHA raised act on NCD deaths and fixed target 25% reduction in premature due non -communicable diseases by 2025. We assessed 1. Echocardiographic parameters RV proximal RCA lesion patients with IWMI.2. usefulness association these predicting IWMI lesion. Material Methods: did crosssectional study IWMI. Convenience sampling was followed. duration six months from July...

Background: This study was done on modified radical mastectomy (MRM) specimens of patients with locally advanced breast carcinoma (LABC) who were categorized into molecular subgroups based Immunohistochemistry and underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). The purpose the to look for pathological response tumor NACT. subtypes include Luminal A, B, Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) enriched, triple negative. For HER2 enriched subtype, trastuzumab also given along regimen. Aims...

Homogeneity Index (HI) is a measurement used in conformal radiotherapy to evaluate the uniformity of dose distribution treatment volume.There are many controversies existing clinical usage like ideal formula be calculate it, which type (3DCRT/IMRT/SRS) can evaluated using HI and what its implication is.Even though ultimate aim radiation improve local control survival patient, there scarcity literature as whether has any direct impact on patient 'Financial or Other Competing Interest': None.

BACKGROUNDPost mastectomy radiotherapy for patients with positive nodes derives a disease-free survival and overall benefit.Radiobiological models suggest that hypo fractionation might be equally effective adjuvant RT in breast cancer.Evidence has been convincing, this is now being accepted as standard practice. MATERIALS AND METHODSThis retrospective cohort study compares the two schedules Carcinoma Breast used post chest wall irradiation (50 Gy/25 fractions vs 40 Gy/ 15 fractions)...

BACKGROUNDBone metastasis and bone pain are most detrimental to the life of cancer patients.There is a significant discrepancy between physician estimate level reported by patient.We wanted evaluate effectiveness radiotherapy in reducing identify suitable dose fractionation schedule. METHODSThis retrospective cohort study analysis carried out patients with who presented department, MCH Kottayam from August 2010 January 2015 were treated radiotherapy.Data collected case records assess...

BACKGROUNDCarcinoma larynx is the most common malignancy of upper aero digestive tract.75% cancers are attributable to cigarette smoking and alcohol use.Squamous cell carcinoma constitutes 95% all malignant neoplasms larynx.Irradiation initial treatment for T1 T2 lesions, surgery reserved salvage after radiation therapy failure.Hypo fractionated radiotherapy (>2.0 Gy/fraction) has shown comparable local control conventional in Larynx. METHODSA total 59 patients, newly diagnosed with stage I...

Syphilis is one of the oldest diseases known to humans. Its history as old affects sexually active people 15-65 years. Society has laid golden rules for When they get matured family members arrange marriage can have sexual satisfaction and also continue their progeny. expects them follow ldquoMonogamy Monoandryrdquo.If humans ignore rule monogamy monoandry indulge in indiscriminate activity suffer from transmitted STDs. been commonest STDs troubling since ages. On literature search regarding...

Amaç: Lepra, esas olarak deriyi ve periferik sinirleri etkileyen kronik granülomatöz, bulaşıcı bir hastalıktır.Pediatrik lepra, toplumdaki aktif bulaşmanın göstergesidir.Çalışmanın amacı, pediatrik lepranın yaygınlığını klinik spektrumunu analiz etmek, yakın temasların incelenmesinin önemini toplumda tespiti tedavisinin etkisini vurgulamaktır