{"title":"Glimpses of gold: Unveiling the enigma of multiple lichen aureus.","authors":"Apoorva Sharma, Dipankar De, Debajyoti Chatterjee","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_868_2023","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJDVL_868_2023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"S77-S78"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141263398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ricardo Douglas Santos de Freitas, Adriane Macêdo Feitosa, Erica Bezerra de Sena, Pedro Gomes Moreira, Jailton Vieira Silva, Marielos I Posada Posada, Xinaida Taligare Vasconcelos Lima
{"title":"Ocular changes in patients with psoriasis.","authors":"Ricardo Douglas Santos de Freitas, Adriane Macêdo Feitosa, Erica Bezerra de Sena, Pedro Gomes Moreira, Jailton Vieira Silva, Marielos I Posada Posada, Xinaida Taligare Vasconcelos Lima","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1129_2023","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJDVL_1129_2023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"S24-S26"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Syphilis renaissance: Truth or mirage. Analysis of syphilis trends and possible factors from a tertiary care centre in North India.","authors":"Narayanan Baskaran, Muthu Sendhil Kumaran, Tarun Narang, Sanjeev Handa","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_420_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJDVL_420_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background Syphilis has shown a recent resurgence globally, including in India. However, inconsistency in the data and diagnostic criteria used, especially in India and developing countries, hinders ideal understanding. Factors responsible for this surge need to be explored. Objectives This study aimed to assess the trends and describe the clinicodemographic characteristics of syphilis cases seen in a tertiary care health centre from Northern India. Methods This is a retrospective chart review of syphilis patients registered in our sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic spanning 13 years from January 2011 to December 2023. Complete demographic details, sexual history, clinical examination and laboratory investigations of all syphilis cases, including associated STIs, were retrieved. Results The retrospective analysis included 2000 records, of which 324 were confirmed syphilis cases (16.2% of total STI cases). Patients' mean age was 30.9 ± 9.9 years, of which 80.9% were male and 64.2% were married. Education level varied, with professionals comprising 22.2% of the total cohort. Premarital and extramarital exposure were present in 35.8% and 32.7% patients, respectively; over half (56.8%) reported multiple partners and 13% were homosexual. There was an initial plateau in the number of confirmed syphilis attending the clinic (2011-2019), a decrease during 2020-2021 due to COVID and significant increase from 2022 onwards. Latent syphilis was the most common (66.7%), followed by secondary (18.8%) and primary (8.9%). In all, 36.1% of syphilis patients had associated STIs, with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection being the most prevalent (25.0%). Limitation Retrospective nature of the study is major limitation. Rising trend needs validation with population-based studies to establish if the rise is true or a shadow phenomenon. Conclusion A resurgence of syphilis cases has appeared in the past two years, with latent syphilis contributing to the majority of cases. Possible factors for the surge include changing sexual behaviour, including male having sex with male (MSM), early adolescent sexual exposure, increased screening for latent syphilis, increased healthcare accessibility post-COVID-19 pandemic, and HIV co-infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"356-362"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143256477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Apremilast versus betamethasone oral mini-pulse in the treatment of progressive non-segmental vitiligo: A randomised pilot trial.","authors":"Ananya Sharma, Vishal Gupta, Saurabh Bhatia, Ashish Upadhyay, Apoorva Challa, Somesh Gupta","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_799_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJDVL_799_2024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"398-401"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adult xanthogranuloma of the vulva: A rare occurrence.","authors":"Qing Wang, Lin Feng, JiZhen Zhong, Yi Chen","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1899_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1899_2024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144040249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anshul Kumar, Asit K Mittal, Manisha Balai, Shaifali Jain
{"title":"Successful treatment of lichen amyloidosis with cryotherapy.","authors":"Anshul Kumar, Asit K Mittal, Manisha Balai, Shaifali Jain","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1778_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1778_2024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144046251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mude Hemalatha, Anubha Dev, Rahul Mahajan, Dipankar De, Sanjeev Handa
{"title":"Non-pharmacological therapies and their efficacy in atopic dermatitis: A narrative review.","authors":"Mude Hemalatha, Anubha Dev, Rahul Mahajan, Dipankar De, Sanjeev Handa","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1076_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1076_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex immune-mediated disease characterised by recurrent eczematous lesions and pruritus, which adversely affects the quality of life (QoL). Genetic factors, environmental factors, immune dysregulation, and skin barrier dysfunction contribute to its pathophysiology. Non-pharmacological management strategies aim to preserve the skin barrier, address immune dysregulation, and minimise triggers. In this review, wediscuss various non-pharmacological interventions, including allergen (aeroallergens, food allergens, and contact allergens) avoidance, bathing-related measures, moisturisers, clothing choices, therapies targeting the skin microbiome, and allergen-specific immunotherapy, in addition to education and psychotherapy. Non-pharmacological therapies are essential for the holistic management of AD, but their effectiveness varies, highlighting the need for further research and tailored approaches to individual patient needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144037108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}