Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense pruritus. Hanifin and Rajka's criteria is the most common diagnostic criteria used in the hospital setup, which consists of 4 major and 23 minor
Navya Parthasarathy+3 more
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Background and Design: Hypopigmentation refers to any form of decreased pigmentation and depigmentation. The study aims to evaluate the use of a dermatoscope in diagnosing cases of hypopigmented skin lesions.
Manisha Mareddy+2 more
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Antileashmanial activity of Artemisia sieberi essential oil against Leishmania infantum in vitro [PDF]
Background and aims: VL (Viseral Leishmaniosis) the second- most dreaded parasitic disease after malaria is currently endemic in 88 countries. Artemisia sieberi is native medicinal plants in Iran and their effects are scientifically proven to be ...
Abouhosseini Tabari, Mohaddeseh.+5 more
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Potensi Formulasi Sediaan Hair Tonic Herbal Ekstrak Daun Sirih Hijau (Piper betle L.) Sebagai Antifungi Pityrosporum ovale dan Microsporum canis Secara In Vitro [PDF]
Pityriasis capitis (ketombe) adalah kelainan kulit kepala yang ditandai dengan sisik putih terasa gatal yang disebabkan oleh sejumlah jamur. Hair tonic yang beredar banyak berasal dari bahan sintetis seperti minoxidil, metil paraben dan lain sebagainya ...
Mayasari, Ulfayani+2 more
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The person-centered dermatology self-care index: a tool to measure education and support needs of patients with long-term skin conditions [PDF]
Objective To validate the Person-Centered Dermatology Self-Care Index (PeDeSI) as a tool for clinical assessment and for potential use in research evaluation.
Cowdell, Fiona+3 more
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Malassezia‐associated skin diseases in the pediatric population
Abstract Malassezia are yeast species that commonly colonize healthy skin. However, they have been associated with or implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous skin disorders, particularly in the setting of pediatric populations. In this review, we will focus on several Malassezia‐associated skin conditions manifesting in infants, children, and ...
Christy H. Chang, Sarah L. Stein
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Progressive macular hypomelanosis: a common disorder rarely diagnosed in clinical practice
Introduction . Progressive macular hypomelanosis (PMH) is a cutaneous pigmentary disorder resulting from a deficit of melanin and manifesting with disseminated hypopigmented macules. Pityriasis alba, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation (atopic dermatitis,
Marta Pelc+2 more
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Scabies in French Guiana: Quantitative and qualitative factors associated with therapeutic failure
Abstract Background Strategies for the control of scabies should be adapted to local settings. Traditional communities in French Guiana have non‐Western conceptions of disease and health. Objectives The objectives for this study were to explore knowledge, attitudes and practices to identify potential factors associated with the failure of scabies ...
R. Blaizot+11 more
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Introduction: Pediatric skin disorders are different from the adult type in their presentations, types, treatment and prognosis. Their presentation varies from place to place.
Renu Kandpal+5 more
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A study on clinical spectrum of pigmentary alterations among the pediatric population
Background: Human skin color is the result of a complex interplay of various intrinsic and extrinsic factors and has great heterogeneity across the globe.
Sameer Abrol, Rohini Sharma
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