ABSTRACT
Postherpetic neuralgia is a type of neuropathic intractable pain which develops as a sequel of acute herpes zoster infection [shingles]. Postherpetic neuralgia is a vexing problem. The effective treatment of these patients remains a clinical challenge despite a standard pharmacological approach in combination with anticonvulsants and antidepressants. This constant or intermittent pain may go on for months or years and can lead to depression and even suicidal ideations. Here we will discuss the different treatment modalities in present and future scenario
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous disorders associated with diabetes mellitus are thought to occur in about one third of patients during the course of their disease. The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence and to compare the incidence of Campbell de morgan spots in diabetics and non diabetics. The study was done on 250 patients who attended the Skin OPD. All the cases were noted and compared between diabetics and non diabetic patients. In our study, detailed history with special reference to age, sex, rural/urban background, socioeconomic status, obesity, hypertension, duration of diabetes, type of treatment taken, history of complications and family history of diabetes mellitus was taken from each patient in both the groups. Whenever patients present with multiple skin manifestations, their diabetic status should be checked and controlled; or if they are obese, a high index of suspicion should be kept regarding their diabetic status. The recognition of these findings is the key to treatment and prevention. Patients may demonstrate considerable concern regarding the cosmetic appearance of the lesions. The Incidence of cherry angioma in our study was 56 (44.8%) cases in diabetic group and 50 (40%) cases in non diabetic group.
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a common condition which frequently has skin manifestations. The attachment of glucose to protein may result in a profound effect on structure and function of that protein, and account for clinical manifestations of the disease. It has been suggested that increased crosslinking of collagen in diabetic patients is responsible for the fact that their skin is generally thicker than that of nondiabetics. The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence and to compare the incidence of waxy skin and scleroderma in diabetics and non diabetics. The study was done on 250 patients who attended the skin camp held in a village of Punjab. This study was conducted by specialists of Dermatology and Medicine. Thorough general physical examination and the dermatological examination were done in each case. All the cases of scleroderma and waxy skin were noted and compared between diabetics and non diabetic patients.
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a common condition which frequently has skin manifestations. The attachment of glucose to protein may result in a profound effect on structure and function of that protein, and account for clinical manifestations of the disease. The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence and to compare the incidence of waxy skin and scleroderma in diabetics and non diabetics. The study was done on 250 patients who attended the Skin OPD of Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar. Thorough general physical examination and the dermatological examination were done in each case. All the cases of collagen disorders necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, granuloma annulare, scleroedema diabeticorum, waxy skin and limited joint mobility were noted and compared between diabetics and non diabetic patients.