Publications by authors named "Sudharani Chintagunta"

Zoon's balanitis is a benign inflammatory non-venereal genital dermatosis occurring in males. Cayenne pepper spots, a characteristic feature of Zoon's balanitis, present as erythematous macule with red, pinpoint-like dots. Uncircumcised males between the ages of 40 and 80 are usually affected.

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Background: Diaper dermatoses broadly refer to skin disorders that occur in the diaper area. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that magnifies subsurface structures of the skin that are invisible to the unaided eye.

Aim: To identify and describe the dermoscopic features of dermatoses in the diaper area.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare genetic disorder that's mainly found in females, characterized by skin lesions and potential complications in various body systems.
  • - A study highlighted one male and five female infants who initially showed only skin-related symptoms of IP at diagnosis.
  • - Early diagnosis is crucial for these patients to monitor and manage possible serious issues in other organ systems over time.
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Phaeohyphomycosis is a rare mycotic infection caused by various heterogenous groups of phaeoid (dematiaceous) fungi involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Common clinical manifestations are subcutaneous abscesses or cystic swellings. Here, we report a case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis presenting as multiple asymptomatic cystic swellings over the hands and feet without any predisposing factors.

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