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Plantar Warts Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Antimonium Crudum: A Case Report, Laijun Nahar, Ruma Debbarma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Plantar warts are cutaneous lesions brought on by human papilloma virus infection. There is a range of alternative treatment available for it, including cryotherapy, chemical cauterisation, curettage, electrodessication and laser removal. However, a majority of these treatments can leave scars or may provide only temporary relief. Case Summary: A 19-year-old female presented with multiple, right-sided plantar warts and was successfully treated by a single, individualised homoeopathic medicine, Antimonium crudum 200C for two months. The improvement was assessed through photographs taken in subsequent follow-up visits. The case was monitored further for a period of six months without any recurrence. This …

Presentations Of Cutaneous Disease In Various Skin Pigmentations: Porokeratosis, Henry Lim, Christopher M. Wong, Christian J. Scheufele, Daniel A. Nguyen, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Porokeratosis was first described in 1893. It is a relatively rare disorder with over 9 subtypes. Lesions are clinically characterized as well-demarcated, erythematous papules (raised, <1 cm) or plaques (raised, >1 cm), with an atrophic center, and raised scaly border. Porokeratosis is an important diagnosis to identify because it may undergo malignant transformation and mimics many commonly encountered diagnoses. These commonly mimicked diagnoses include squamous cell carcinoma, tinea corporis, nummular dermatitis, and psoriasis vulgaris, to name a few. The clinical images in this review focus on identifying porokeratosis along the full spectrum of skin tones.

Presentations Of Cutaneous Disease In Various Skin Pigmentations: Acne Vulgaris - Comedonal Acne, Christopher M. Wong, Christina Guo, Christian J. Scheufele, Daniel A. Nguyen, Jean Elizze M. Charles, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin condition of the pilosebaceous unit in adolescents and young adults and is primarily characterized by the presence of open and closed comedones. In patients of various skin pigmentations, skin-colored comedones may be difficult to appreciate and lead to incorrect or delayed diagnosis of acne. To aid in the identification of acne vulgaris in patients of various skin pigmentations, we present comedonal acne in different skin types and commonly encountered differential diagnoses. With its significant volume and burden of disease, acne vulgaris should be correctly identified in various skin pigmentations by primary care clinicians …

Immunohistochemical Expression Of Heparanase Ii In Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Ola A. Elbakry, Mohamed A. Shoeib, Menna A. Abdelmonsif, Marwa M. Dawoud

Menoufia Medical Journal

Background: Heparan sulphate is present in the extracellular matrix of the skin. Heparanase is implicated in cellular invasion related to inflammation, cancer metastasis and angiogenesis. Heparanase II may inhibit heparanase activity by competing for the HS substrate. Heparanase II regulates selected genes that promote normal differentiation, endoplasmic reticulum stress, tumor fibrosis, and apoptosis, together resulting in tumor suppression. Aim: to investigate the involvement of heapranase II in non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) pathogenesis. Materials and Method: This study was carried out on a total number of 60 subjects, 30 cases with NMSC [15 cases with BCC and 15 cases with SCC] …

Topical 15% Lactic Acid Solution Versus Topical Betamethasone Valerate Lotion In Treatment Of Multiple Patchy Alopecia Aerate., Ramy Taher Mohamed Aboelghait, Amr Mohamed Zaki, Emad Mahmoud El Rewiny

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a kind of alopecia that affects the retinal pigment epithelium, nails, and hair follicles sporadically. It is a kind of hair loss that doesn't leave scars and often manifests as rounded patches. Alopecia areata may be treated with a variety of methods, including topical, systemic, and injectable ones. Aim of the work: The major aim of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of topical lactic acid 15% solution versus topical betamethasone Valerate Lotion in management of multiple patchy alopecia aerata. Patients and methods: 50 patients in all were included, after consenting each of them …

Serum Interleukin-22 In Non-Segmental Vitiligo, Fatma Faisal El Dakrory, Maha Elsayed Mahmoud Elsayed, Yousra Ibrahim El-Tantawy Sadeq, Shereen Ezzalregal Alashry

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: A depigmenting skin condition called vitiligo affects 0.5–2 percent of people globally. It seems to be caused by an interaction between neurological, immunological, and genetic factors. Vitiligo is mediated by cell-mediated reactions, as Th1/Th17 and Tc1 cells. It is thought that the Th17 cell's most specialized cytokine isIL-22. Aim: To explore the blood levels of IL-22 in non-segmental vitiligo and to investigate whether it can be a biomarker in monitoring disease activity and it’s correlation with disease severity. Patient and methods: This study included thirty healthy individuals and sixty non-segmental vitiligo cases (30 with stable vitiligo and 30 with …

Increasing Incidence And Unusual Presentations Of Chickenpox Infection In The Post Covid-19 Era In Egypt, Sara Hamdy, Amany Awad

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: The aim of the current study was to analyze the incidence and clinical presentations of patients with chicken pox in the post COVID-19 era. Additionally, the management protocols of these patients were highlighted.

Patients and methods: This prospective cohort included 70 patients of Chicken pox diagnosed and managed in a tertiary referral center over a 2-months duration. Patients’ symptoms, complications, treatment, as well as outcomes were documented and analyzed.

Results: a sharp increase in the incidence of chickenpox was observed in our institute compared to the same season in the previous years. Unusual presentations were also …