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Pustules in a neonate can be due to various causes. Though the majority of conditions causing pustules in a neonate are benign, it is essential to clearly differentiate these from serious ones. A systematic approach based on detailed history and clinical examination of the neonate along with basic laboratory evaluation narrows down diagnostic possibilities and aids in the correct diagnosis. This review outlines a step-by-step approach so as to avoid clinical dilemmas and unnecessary intervention.
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Blister , Exanthema , Infant, Newborn , Humans , Blister/etiology , Exanthema/complicationsSubject(s)
Diabetes Complications , Facial Dermatoses/microbiology , Mycobacterium Infections/diagnosis , Mycobacterium , Skin Diseases, Bacterial/diagnosis , Skin Ulcer/microbiology , Aged , Diabetes Complications/blood , Diabetes Complications/immunology , Diabetes Mellitus/blood , Diabetes Mellitus/immunology , Facial Dermatoses/diagnosis , Facial Dermatoses/pathology , Female , Glycemic Control , Humans , Immunocompromised Host , Mycobacterium Infections/pathology , Skin Diseases, Bacterial/pathology , Skin Ulcer/diagnosis , Skin Ulcer/pathologySubject(s)
Autoimmune Diseases/diagnosis , Dermatitis/diagnosis , Exanthema/diagnosis , Jaundice, Obstructive/diagnosis , Menorrhagia/drug therapy , Norethindrone Acetate/adverse effects , Progesterone/adverse effects , Administration, Oral , Autoimmune Diseases/complications , Autoimmune Diseases/immunology , Autoimmune Diseases/pathology , Bilirubin/blood , Contraceptive Agents, Female/adverse effects , Contraceptive Agents, Female/therapeutic use , Dermatitis/complications , Dermatitis/immunology , Dermatitis/pathology , Exanthema/chemically induced , Exanthema/pathology , Female , Glucocorticoids/administration & dosage , Glucocorticoids/therapeutic use , Humans , Jaundice, Obstructive/chemically induced , Menorrhagia/complications , Norethindrone Acetate/therapeutic use , Prednisolone/administration & dosage , Prednisolone/therapeutic use , Progesterone/immunology , Treatment Outcome , Young AdultSubject(s)
Bandages , Surgical Tape , Surgical Wound/therapy , Wound Closure Techniques/instrumentation , HumansSubject(s)
Acne Vulgaris/complications , Erythema/drug therapy , Timolol/administration & dosage , Vasoconstrictor Agents/administration & dosage , Acne Vulgaris/drug therapy , Administration, Cutaneous , Clindamycin/administration & dosage , Dermoscopy , Erythema/diagnosis , Erythema/etiology , Female , Humans , Skin/blood supply , Skin/diagnostic imaging , Solutions , Treatment OutcomeSubject(s)
COVID-19 , Pemphigus , Dermatology , Humans , Male , Pandemics , Pemphigus/diagnosis , Pemphigus/epidemiology , SARS-CoV-2ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Early and higher detection rates of depression among dermatology patients can lead to better prognosis. Increased depression literacy among dermatologists might play a vital role in the early and successful detection and treatment of depression among their patients. The objective of this study was to investigate depression literacy among dermatologists working in India. METHODS: An online survey with a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic variables and the Depression Literacy Questionnaire was conducted to collect data on depression literacy among dermatologists between July 6, 2019, and August 6, 2019. Sociodemographic variables included age, sex, educational qualification, practice location, practice duration, and practice type. RESULTS: The response rate was 56.99%. The majority of respondents were aged 31-50 years, female, and working in urban areas. The mean ± SD total score of the respondents was 17.4 ± 2.36, with the lowest score being 10 and the highest score 22. More correct answers (98.1%) were recorded for the items "loss of confidence and poor self-esteem may be symptoms of depression" and "sleeping too much or too little may be sign of depression." The mean total score of female respondents was higher than that of men, and the difference was significant (P = .003). CONCLUSIONS: The study revealed good depression literacy status among dermatologists working in India. Female respondents were found to have higher depression literacy.
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Depression , Dermatologists , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depression/diagnosis , Depression/epidemiology , Female , Humans , India/epidemiology , Literacy , Male , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
Dowling-Degos disease (DDD) is a late-onset genodermatosis characterized by hyperpigmented macules on the flexures along with scattered comedo-like lesions and pitted acneiform scars. Follicular Dowling-Degos is a rare type of DDD, with only two reports so far. It presents with follicular papules and comedo-like lesions predominantly on the face and trunk. Dermoscopy of follicular DDD shows irregular star-shaped/Chinese letter pattern pigmentation along with comedo-like lesions. Herein, we describe diagnostic clues including dermoscopy in three patients of follicular DDD which can help in differentiating it from other disorders presenting with comedo-like lesions.
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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune mediated, systemic inflammatory skin disease with a reported prevalence of 0.6%-4.8% in the general population. Bipolar disorder (BP) is a severe episodic psychiatric disorder that ranks as the fourth leading cause of disability. Recent evidence suggests that genetic and immunological factors play a significant role in the development of both disorders. Studies have also shown a higher association of psychiatric disorders among patients with psoriasis. Moreover, several autoimmune comorbidities have been reported in association with BP. Here, we describe a young woman with BP who developed psoriasis after 1 year of developing BP and showed exacerbations in psoriasis lesions with each manic episode. We also highlight the safe and efficacious use of apremilast for psoriatic lesions in the woman.
