Lichen planus in association with malignancy- a new paraneoplastic marker- report of two cases

Lichen planus [LP] is an immune-medical disease, affecting skin and mucous membranes. It has been reported to be associated with a variety of totally unrelated disorders including different malignancies. We report two cases of internal malignancy in whom concomitant cutaneous LP was diagnosed. Can cutaneous LP be a paraneoplastic marker, needs further evidence

Biologicals in psoriasis

During the recent years, a new class of therapeutic agents has been introduced for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. These agents target different inflammatory mediators involved in the pathogenesis of disease. The focus of this article is on the mechanism of action, side effect profile and dosing of the agents currently in use today for the treatment of psoriasis

Dermatological non disease

Dermatological non disease, popularly known as body dysmorphic disorder is encountered among 9-15%of patients visiting a dermatology clinic. It in significant emotional distress and can be associated with other psychiatric disorders. Unfortunately the diagnosis is often missed. Patients insist on undergoing cosmetological procedures but are invariably dissatisfied with the results. This leads to litigations and even physical assaults, hence it is worthwhile for all dermatologists to be well aware of this entity

Bilateral nevus of Ota

Nevus of Ota is a dermal melanocytosis seen in the distribution of ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular divisions of the trigeminal nerve. Most of the cases reported are in females with a typical unilateral distribution. We describe a case of bilateral nevus of Ota in a male