L. Ashok

Herpes Zoster Infection Involving the Mandibular Division of the Trigeminal Nerve: A Case Report with Review of Complications

Susanna Augustian, L. Ashok, R. Poornima, Deepashree Gujjar & G. V. Pramod · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Herpes Zoster Virus (HZV) is a neurotropic virus that, upon reactivation, causes a characteristic unilateral dermatomal eruption not crossing the midline, limited to the area supplied by the affected nerve. The condition, known as Shingles or Herpes Zoster (HZ), has increasing in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1354

Gingival Overgrowth Associated with Phenytoin Therapy: Report of a Case

Kavita Nagar, R. Poornima, G. P. Sujatha & L. Ashok · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Gingival overgrowth (also called gingival hyperplasia, or gingival hypertrophy) refers to an increase in the size of the gingiva. It is seen as an adverse effect of drugs such as anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers. Phenytoin is a commonly used antic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/36322