Estimation of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Helminthic Coinfection in Patients with Type 2 Lepra Reactions and Its Correlation with Severity of Type 2 Reactions: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Manifestations of leprosy are largely driven by host immune response, with the lepra reactions complicating the indolent course of the disease. Research indicates that the biological processes linked to vitamin deficiencies and helminth infections increase susceptibility to other infections.

Aims And Objectives: To estimate serum vitamin D levels and helminthic coinfections in patients with type 2 lepra reactions and their correlation with the severity of type 2 lepra reactions.

A Descriptive Study of Patients Presenting With Topical Steroid Damaged/Dependent Face (TSDF) to a Tertiary Care Center in Northern India.

Introduction Topical steroid damaged/dependent face (TSDF) is defined as the semi-permanent or permanent damage to the skin of the face precipitated by the irrational, indiscriminate, or prolonged use of topical corticosteroids (TCs), resulting in various cutaneous signs and symptoms and psychological dependence on the drug. The objective was to determine the clinical spectrum of TSDF. Methods This was an observational cross-sectional study conducted between May 2021 and April 2022, comprising 100 consecutive patients of TC-induced facial dermatoses who visited the skin and venereal disease OPD of a tertiary care hospital in northern India.

Trichoscopic Features of Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) are primary scarring alopecias that pose diagnostic challenges clinically, where trichoscopy features may provide benefit in delineating these two cicatricial alopecia, and also helps in assessing the evolution and therapeutic response. To date, there are few reviews on dermoscopic findings in differentiating these two alopecias.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases.

Rapidly Progressive and Debilitating Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma: An Atypical Presentation of a Rare Malignant Cutaneous Vascular Neoplasm.

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular malignant tumor that comprises less than 1% of all vascular tumors. Cutaneous involvement in EHE can occur either by spreading from underlying bone or rarely could be limited to the skin and mostly presents as solitary well-circumscribed mass to an ill-defined infiltrative lesion. We present a case of rapidly progressive and debilitating EHE presenting multiple vascular papules and nodules.

Inpatient peritoneal dialysis catheters placed across the United States during a 3-year period: Lessons learned from 15,000 patients.

Background: Peritoneal dialysis is a popular option for patients with end-stage renal disease. A recent presidential executive order has incentivized in-home end-stage renal disease treatments, leading to an increase in peritoneal dialysis use. Guidelines exist for creating and maintaining peritoneal dialysis access without addressing the optimal technique.

Systemic immunosuppression does not affect revascularization outcomes in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

Objective: Many patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) have additional comorbidities requiring systemic immunosuppression. Few studies have analyzed whether these medications may inhibit graft integration and effectiveness, or conversely, whether they may prevent inflammation and/or restenosis. Therefore, our study aim was to examine the effect of systemic immunosuppression vs no immunosuppression on outcomes after any first-time lower extremity revascularization for CLTI.

Development and Validation of the ScAbIeS Tool for Diagnosing Scabies by Community Healthcare Workers in Resource-Limited Settings.

Introduction Scabies can lead to community outbreaks if not diagnosed early. Developing and validating a relevant tool for diagnosing scabies at the community level is essential to bridging the early diagnosis and treatment gap. Objective The objective of this study is to develop and validate a newer tool to diagnose scabies at the community level by Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) in resource-limited settings.

A Survey-Based Assessment of Awareness Regarding Parthenium hysterophorus in a Rural Population of North India.

Background is a poisonous weed that has spread across the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent. It is a common cause of dermatitis similar to other members of the family, such as ragweeds in the United States and chrysanthemums in Europe. Despite the common occurrence of the plant in the environment, the general population does not seem to be aware of its adverse effects.