Context: Follicular keratotic disorder is an abnormal keratinization affecting the follicular orifices and clinically characterized by hyperkeratotic follicular papules affecting various sites. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic tool and differentiates closely resembling diseases as well as possibly prevents need for an invasive biopsy. Aim: This study was aimed to find the correlation between clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological findings in follicular keratotic diseases and to establish the dermoscopic criteria in the diagnosis of primary follicular keratotic diseases. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based prospective cross-sectional study of 30 consecutive patients clinically diagnosed with follicular keratotic diseases, irrespective of age and duration of the disease. Results: The study consisted of 30 patients with a mean age of 19.57 ± 9.69 years. The most common primary follicular keratotic disease observed was phrynoderma and secondary follicular keratotic disease was follicular lichen planus (lichen planopilaris). The predominant dermoscopic finding among all the follicular keratotic diseases was perifollicular scaling 29 (96.7%) followed by keratotic plug 28 (93.3%). The most common histopathological feature was dilated follicular infundibulum 22 (73.3%) followed by follicular plug 15 (50%) and dermal perivascular infiltration 22 (73.3%). The clinical and dermoscopic features showed a significant statistical association with the histopathological findings. Conclusion: Dermoscopy is a simple, non-invasive diagnostic tool that helps in differentiating and diagnosing the closely resembling follicular keratotic diseases.

Occupation among the Muslim community of Mysore is of very high importance. Social, economic, religious, ethical, and cultural as well as communication development are factors that influence occupational opportunities as well as the priorities of the Muslims in the current paper. More self-employed occupational opportunities among the Muslim community of Mysore City have emerged after social media and up-to-date technology had taken over the community.Lack of having an interest in applying for governmental section jobs has resulted in a decreased level of obtaining educational degrees; therefore, they mostly become self-employed. The occupations in private and self-employment sectors are more diverse than in governmental sectors therefore, are more preferred by the Muslim community in Mysore city. Muslim women in Mysore city have less occupational opportunities due to religious restrictions and family impulsion. These are the statements that the current paper will shed light upon.

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