Hypothesis: Dermoscope-guided laser excision is applicable for some cutaneous lesions seen in primary care, particularly those in body flexures or in regions with high blood perfusion. Summary: A male patient presented with an asymptomatic mass behind his left pinna. Polarised de...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i430130
Epiluminescence dermoscopy was developed mainly for the diagnoses of melanoma and other skin cancers. This technology is also being increasingly applied for the diagnoses of other cutaneous diseases. With rising popularity and availability, dermoscopes are taking up other roles....
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34851
We have reported on utilising digital epiluminescence dermoscopy to detect the sparing of perifollicular pigments in localised vitiligo. These spotty zones might be the most acute autoimmune battle line. We saw a 68-year-old gentleman with five-year history of segmental/generalis...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34381
Background: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS) is a self-remitting eruption related to viral infections. Ribavirin has been reported to be effective in treating severe GCS. Before clinical trials on antiviral agents, the magnitude of GCS affecting the quality of life in children shou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25125
Background: Blaschko’s lines are believed to be originated from the migration of mosaic populations of epidermal cells and tissues. Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an exanthem which might be associated with human herpesvirus-7 and -6 infections. Objective: To evaluate the risk factors,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24416
Background: We have previously described two patients with a paraviral exanthem known as unilateral mediothoracic exanthem, which we believe to be intimately related to asymmetric periflexural exanthem and/or unilateral laterothoracic exanthem. Presentation of Case: A 20-year-o...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22992