Background:Dermatologic conditions have different presentation and management in pediatric age group from that in adult; this to be studied separately for statistical and population based analysis.Objective:To study the pattern of various dermatoses in infants and children in tertiary health care center in South Gujarat region.Materials and Methods:This is a prospective study; various dermatoses were studied in pediatric patients up to 14 years of age attending the Dermatology OPD of New Civil Hospital, Surat, Gujarat over a period of 12 months from June 2009 to June 2010. All patients were divided into four different study groups: <1 month (neonates), 1 month to 1 year, >1 to 6 years and 7 to 14 years.Results:There were 596 boys and 425 girls in total 1021 study populations. Majority of the skin conditions in neonates were erythema toxicum neonatorum (12.97%), scabies (9.92%), mongolian spot (9.16%), and seborrheic dermatitis (7.63%). In > 1 month to 14 years age group of children among infectious disorder, children were found to be affected most by scabies (24.49%), impetigo (5.96%), pyoderma (5.62%), molluscum contagiosum (5.39%), tinea capitis (4.49%), leprosy (2.02%), and viral warts (1.35%) while among non-infectious disorders, they were affected by atopic dermatitis (4.27%), pityriasis alba (4.16%), seborrheic dermatitis (3.60%), pityriasis rosea (3.15%), others (3.01%), phrynoderma (2.70%), lichen planus (2.58%), contact dermatitis (1.57%) and ichthyosis (1.45%).Conclusion:There is a need to emphasize on training the management of common pediatric dermatoses to dermatologists, general practitioners and pediatricians for early treatment.
Background
Melasma is a pigmentary disorder affecting mainly face . Various treatment modalities available as topicals, superficial chemical peels and lasers but none till date gives promising results, until date quest for the best treatment modality is on.
Aim
To study the effect of oral and topical Tranexamic acid (TXA) and modified Kligman’s regimen in treatment of melasma.
Method
Patients having melasma were enrolled after consent for voluntary participation. A detailed history and clinical examination was done. Total 60 patients were enrolled and randomized in three groups, 20 received oral TXA 250 mg twice daily, 20 topical TXA and 20 received modified Kligman’s regimen for 8 weeks along with sunscreen MASI(Melasma area severity index) was calculated at baseline, at end of 4 & 8 weeks. MASI score was compared with that at the end of the study. Based on reduction in mean MASI the therapeutic response was graded. Pre and post treatment photographs was also compared. Statistical analysis done by using student square T test , ANOVA And TUKEY test.
Results
Reduction in MASI score was observed in all the groups but greater reduction in MASI score with modified Kligman’s regimen by 30% followed with oral TXA by 25% reduction and least with topical TXA by 5%.
Conclusion
Although modified Kligman’s regimen is comparatively more efficient but due to its side effects in long term usage oral tranexamic acid could be a promising therapeutic approach for melasma.
Introduction
Acne vulgaris is an androgen-dependent disorder with excessive sebum production and proliferation of
Propionibacterium acnes.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multisystem disorder that increases the risk of diabetes mellitus, stroke, and cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to analyze the association of MetS with acne vulgaris.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 65 cases of acne vulgaris and 65 age and sex-matched controls. We used the system provided by the Indian authors for grading acne according to the clinical severity. In addition, the criteria updated according to the joint consensus of 2009 were employed for the diagnosis of MetS.
Results
On clinical examination, grade 2 was the most prevalent grade of acne. We observed an increased incidence of abnormal waist circumference, triglyceride, HDL, and fasting blood glucose among the cases (p<0.05). Consequently, an increased occurrence of MetS was observed in the case group (p=0.011). While comparing the mean values of the parameters, we noted a significant difference in terms of waist circumference and HDL values. An increased mean value of waist circumference was noted in the case group while an increased mean value of HDL was reported from the control group (p<0.05).
Conclusion
Patients with acne vulgaris have a greater chance of developing MetS. Hence, an in-depth examination of clinical, anthropometric, and biochemical parameters that may lead to the development of MetS is necessary.
<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Acne vulgaris is chronic inflammatory disorder of pilosebaceous unit mainly characterized by comedones, papules and nodulocystic lesions affecting face and upper trunk. Topical dapsone 5% gel is approved to treat acne vulgaris because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activities.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A single center, open label interventional study was conducted during 1 year period in dermatology OPD of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra. Patients were enrolled in the study considering inclusion criteria. Patients were asked to apply dapsone 5% gel twice daily on face for 12 week. Efficacy was evaluated by mean percent reduction in total, inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions and success rate on change in investigator global acne severity assessment scale while tolerability was assessed by evaluating skin dryness, erythema, stinging or burning sensation and scaling at baseline, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 week.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> At end of 12 week, success rate reached to 31.54%. Dapsone 5% gel was effective in reduction of total, non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions by 57.75%, 52% and 63.1% respectively. Side effects with dapsone gel were tolerable, mild and transient.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Dapsone 5% gel was efficacious and well tolerated in non-inflammatory as well as inflammatory acne lesions. </p>
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