Malignant degeneration of long-standing fistula is extremely rare and only one case has been reported so far in 2005. We herein report the 2 nd case of longstanding entercutaneous fistula following left nephrectomy. The clinical pictures, radiological features are highlighted exc...
This is a case report of a 20 year old female who presented with recurrent pre auricular swelling and ear discharge since childhood. Upon further investigation, she was found to have left superficial preauricular fistula communicating with posterior auricle with no communication...
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease with great diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the pediatric age group. The severe clinical course is often complicated with substantial morbidity and mortality, attributed to treatment side effects. Rituximab proves effe...
Introduction: The microscopic examination of skin, nails and hairs scrapings to detect the pathogenic fungi in patients with superficial fungal infections is very important step in the management, and this would be helpful to choose the most appropriate antifungals, and to expect...
Context: Comparing terbinafine, fluconazole and itraconazole for its efficacy. Aims: This study was aimed to assess the clinico-mycological efficacy of oral terbinafine, fluconazole and itraconazole in the treatment of tinea corporis in a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Thi...
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU) is characterised by short-lived circumscribed erythematous, edematous and itchy wheals usually lasting for few hours to few days. It may last for a period of at least six weeks or more without an identifiable causes and negative influence on the...
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, serious disorder of skin and mucous membranes that usually occurs due to any type of medication and other disease (infections). The outer most layer of the skin is affected due irrational death of the cells. Lymhocytic vasculitis is another sev...
Background: Retronychia is an inflammatory process of the proximal nailfold produced by the backward ingrowth of the nail plate. Etiology: It appears secondary to proximal nail plate rupture induced principally by wearing tight shoes, or related to a traumatic origin such as spor...
Importance: The cosmetic use of skin bleaching products is a common practice in coloured-skinned women. The use of skin lightening creams is common and widespread in the African. Asian, and North American populations. Use of skin bleaching agents has been reported in Saudi Arabia...