Vol 47 No 2
April - June 2002 | ABSTRACTS |
Comparative evaluation of topical preparations in treatment of melasma
Roma Pandhi, I Kaur, S Hand tudied was 26. Adherence to strict diagnostic criteria helped towards the correct diagnosis. As 50% of the lesions had pigmentation and 30% had a clinical diagnosis of melanoma, histopathologic evaluation was crucial to avoid over diagnosis of melanoma and to provide reassurance in benign lesions.
Histopathological features of granulomatous skin diseases - an analysis of 22 skin biopsies
Subhra Dhar, Sandipan Dhar
In the present retrospective study, skin biopsies were analysed for histopathological (HP) changes in 22 patients with various granulomatous dermatoses. In 6 specimens, HP features were diagnostic of BT leprosy, in 1 each of BB, BL and histoid LL. The HP diagnosis was lupus vulgaris (LV) in 6 biopsies, tuberculosis verrucosa cutis ( k Raj
Keloids are difficult to treat medically or surgically. Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is considered to be a better therapeutic option due to less chances of recurrence with this modality. Fourteen patients, 4 males and 10 females, between 9 to 36 years of age having keloids for 1 to 10 years were included in this study. The lesions were present on chest, earlobes, nape of neck, forearm, arm and shoulder. CO2 laser with a power setting of 10 to 20 watts was used in continuous mode to vaporize/excise the lesions. The patients were followed up at the end of 1st week, 2nd week and then every 4 weeks for 3 months to evaluate the response to treatment. Twelve patients followed up regularly and completed this study. Six patients with keliods on chest had 50 to 70% response. Remaining 6 patients with lesions on the earlobes (3), showed 50 to 90% response. Nape of neck (1), shoulder, arm and forearm (2) lesions had 50 to 60% response. In all, except one p urrence on long term follow up needs to be observed.
 
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex superficialis (EBSS) mimicking peeling skin syndrome
R C Gharami, M K Mandal, A C Patra
A five year old girl with EBSS presented with vesicular lesions, foll tion. Lesions healed with scarring and milia. Immunofluorescence confirmed the diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.
Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis With Digital Contracture
Ramesh Bhat M, Deepa Mathew, Jacintha Martis
We report a case of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis with digital contracture. The patient had hyperkeratotic lichenified lesions over extensive areas on the body.
Hailey - Hailey Disease-A Report Of Four Cases
Jayasri Das, Jyotirindra Nath Sarkar, Aloke Kumar Roy
Hailey-Hailey disease is a benign familial chronic vesiculobullous disease with unique histopathology. Four cases of this rare gensdermatosis are reported here. All of them had the history of excerbation in hot and hermid weather.
Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis
Bijaylaxmi Sahoo, Sanjeev Handa, Bhusan Kumar
A 48 year old male developed erythema on the face and neck with infiltrated papulo-plaque lesions on the neck region. A diagnosis of reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) was made clinically and with the help of histopathology. Treatment with chloroquine and physical sunscreen gave a good therapeutic response within 8 weeks.
Angioimmunoblastic Lymphadenopathy
B Nandakishore, Sukumar, B Sohandas Shetty
A 62 year old woman presented with widespread erythematous macules with lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly of three months duration. Histology of lymph node showed features of angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy.
Lichen Striatus Following The Pigmentary Demarcation Lines
Subrata Malakar, Koushik Lahiri, Rita Shah Malakar
Lichen striatus is an uncommon, self-limited, usually unilateral linear dermatosis of unknown aetiology. The lesions in two cases of lichen striatus, one on right check of a 7 year old boy for last 5 months and another on left arm of a 10 year old boy for last 3 months, exactly follow the pigmentary dermarcation lines; one, pigmentary demarcation lines over the face (PDL-F) and the other Voigt-Futcher line (PDL-A). This observation might link between the linearity of lichen striatus and pigmentary demarcation lines.
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Eosinophilia
H J Dadapeer, Manohar, C Janaki, G Sentamilselvi, V R Janaki
A case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is reported here with clinical and pathological features.
Localised Unilateral Facial Hemiatrophy
Asok Gangopadhyay, Paritosh Bandyopadhyay
A very rare case of localised unilateral facial hemiatrophy is being presented here.
Localised Papular Granuloma Annulare Masquerading As A Lichenified Dermatosis
Charandeep Kaur, Rashmi Sarkar, Mala Bhalla, A J Kanwar
A 46 year old nondiabetic female presented with multiple, itchy lichenified papules localised over right lower leg. The histopathological findings were in accordance with granuloma annulare. The present case of localised papular type of granuloma annulare masquerading as a lichenified dermatosis forms a rare report.
Favus In A Non-Endemic Area
L K Gupta, N K Bansal , C M Kuldeep, S S Surana, P Mehta, K Jasuja, A Sharma
Favus, although endemic in the Kashmir valley, is rarely reported from other parts of India. We report two cases of favus from rural Udaipur, Rajasthan, because of its rarity in a non-endemic zone. Both the patients had scutula and cicatricial alopecia, characteristic of favus. Fungal hyphae were demonstrable in KOH examination of the scales. Culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar grew Trichophyton schoenleinii in both the cases.
Sporotrichosis Treated With Itraconazole
Joyashree Nath Barbhuiya, Pratip Kumar Kundu, Arghyaprasun Ghosh, Sunil Kumar Dey
One case of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis treated with itraconazole is reported here. Sporothrix schenckii was isolated from the lesion and identity was confirmed by culture. The patient was treated successfully with oral administration of itraconazole 200mg daily for 90 days.
Coexistence Of Vitiligo And Lichen Planus
Mala Bhalla, Rashmi Sarkar, Amrinder J Kanwar
The association of lichen planus with vitiligo is described in an Indian female patient and the possible underlying mechanisms responsible for their coexistence are discussed.
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