BACKGROUNDNone of the therapeutic options for the treatment of keloids has been found completely effective and satisfactory. A radiofrequency ablation can be new treatment modality in keloid and hypertrophic scar.The aim of this study was to assess the clinical safety and efficacy of radiofrequency (RF) in keloid and hypertrophic scar.
BACKGROUNDAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit characterised by comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts, which may later on develop into scarring. This disease occurs worldwide and usually starts in adolescence and resolves in the mid 20s. Initially, isotretinoin was used only for severe grades of acne, but in recent years, this drug has been increasingly prescribed in moderate cases of acne unresponsive to the conventional treatment. Isotretinoin is the most dependable acne treatment and maybe justified in moderate grades of acne where scarring is imminent or acne associated with psychological diseases. Though the recommended dose produces good results, it causes many side effects, cheilitis being most common. To overcome these side effects, lower doses of isotretinoin are being tried in various clinical trials.
Dear Sir, Urticaria is one of the most common diseases to present in dermatological OPD. Various viral infections also manifest with urticarial rash. [1] With advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of urticaria may have increased. [2] This article highlights the manifestation and association of urticaria with COVID-19.
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