Multiple eccrine hidrocystomas on face: a report of two cases

Eccrine hidrocystomas are rare, benign, cystic lesions with a lining that resembles that of the eccrine sweat gland and may be solitary or multiple. Multiple eccrine hidrocystomas occur predominantly on the face as asymptomatic, skin-colored to bluish lesions associated with a chronic course and seasonal variability. Herein, two cases of eccrine hidrocystomas on face are reported in view of the rarity of this clinical condition

Progressive macular hypomelanosis: a report of three cases

Progressive macular hypomelanosis [PMH] is an acquired disorder of skin pigmentation, of uncertain etiology, characterized by asymptomatic hypopigmented macules, predominantly located on the trunk. There are several treatment options available, although topical clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide have been used traditionally. Good results have recently been achieved using narrow-band ultraviolet B [NB-UVB] phototherapy. Herein three cases one male and two females, belonging to ethnic Kashmiri population with progressive macular hypomelanosis are reported in view of the clinical rarity of this condition

Lipoid proteinosis: case report and a brief review

Lipoid proteinosis is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by infiltration of periodic acid-Schiff positive hyaline material into the skin, oral cavity, larynx and internal organs. The clinical manifestations include hoarseness of voice, beaded papules along the eyelid margins, skin scarring and an inability to protrude the enlarged and thickened tongue. In this paper, we present a case of a young male with features suggestive of lipoid proteinosis. Clinical rarity of this condition prompted this communication

Monilethrix: a case report

Monilethrix is a genetic disorder of hair shaft characterized by a beaded appearance of the hair due to periodic thinning of the shaft, resulting in hair fragility and patchy dystrophic alopecia. We hereby report a case of monilethrix in an otherwise healthy seven- year old child. Clinical rarity of this disorder prompted this communication