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Behera B, Garg S, Thakur V, Gowda SK, Sangwan P. Dermoscopic features of the normal vermilion in skin of colour. Australas J Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 38887103 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.14336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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- Biswanath Behera
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, India
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Anne EN, Ogunbiyi AO, Kelati A, Sadek A, Traoré I, Mavura D. Dermoscopy Use in Africa: Determinants and Challenges. Dermatol Pract Concept 2024; 14:dpc.1402a98. [PMID: 38810048 PMCID: PMC11136078 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1402a98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dermoscopy has evolved over the years beyond distinguishing benign pigmented lesions from melanoma to diagnosing virtually all diseases in dermatology. Overwhelming evidence demonstrates its utility in improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing unnecessary biopsies and lesion monitoring. Dermoscopy is widely used in Western nations, hence most descriptions of lesions in literature are predominantly on Fitzpatrick skin types I-III. Current evidence shows that there are unique dermoscopic features in the dark skin as a result of pigment and pathological reactions. Nationwide surveys and reports have been conducted across several continents to highlight prevalence and factors influencing dermoscopy use with the hope of maximizing its apparent benefits. There are currently no such reports from Africa. OBJECTIVES To evaluate dermoscopy use and its determinants among dermatologists in Africa. METHODS A cross-sectional study. Online forms were e-mailed to individual practicing dermatologists and members of the African Society of Dermatologists and Venereologists. RESULTS There were 196 respondents from 24 African countries. Half of them used dermoscopy. Training, practice settings and location, provision of dermatoscopes by institutions and knowledge of criteria were notable significant determinants. Multiple training exposures, knowledge of criteria, availability of dermatoscopes, use of both hand-held and videodermatoscopes, average number of patients seen per day, and a positive outlook towards dermoscopy were significant determinants of frequency of use. Leading impediments were lack of training and inadequate dermatoscopes in practice. CONCLUSIONS Dermoscopy use in Africa is relatively low. Incorporating dermoscopy training into the curriculum with provision of dermatoscopes by training institutions will promote wider usage.
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- Enechukwu Nkechi Anne
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University/Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Dermatology Department, University Hospital Cheikh Khalifa and the University Hospital Mohammed VI. Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- Cairo Hospital for Dermatology & Venereology (Al-Haud Al-Marsoud), Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamal Abdel Nasser University, La Source University, Conakry, Guinea
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
- Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC), Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) Hospital, Moshi, Tanzania
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Ankad BS, Sharma A, Vinay K, Rathod S, Mehta H, Bhat YJ, Ashwini PK, Jha AK, Narang T. Dermatoscopic evaluation of leprosy: A multi-centre cross-sectional study. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 0:1-8. [PMID: 38594993 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_506_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Background Leprosy is known to be a great mimicker. Its dermatoscopic evaluation may be of value in establishing diagnosis. Objective To study the dermatoscopic findings encountered across the leprosy spectrum. Methods This was a multi-centre cross-sectional study of leprosy patients, where after a thorough cutaneous and neurological evaluation, representative skin lesions from the study patients were photographed in standard settings, and the most representative skin lesions were chosen for dermatoscopic evaluation. Data was entered in a structured proforma and a descriptive analysis of dermatoscopic patterns was carried out. Results A total of 53 cases of ages between 14 and 80 years, ranging from tuberculoid to the lepromatous spectrum of disease, with active skin lesions in the form of patches and plaques were included. The spectrum of leprosy as per Ridley-Jopling classification at diagnosis was indeterminate in 1 (1.9%), tuberculoid in 1 (1.9%), borderline tuberculoid in 25 (21.5%), borderline lepromatous in 9 (17%), lepromatous in 14 (26.4%) and histoid in 3 (5.7%). Dermatoscopic features included distorted pigment network in 48 (90.6%), focal white areas in 40 (75.5%), reduced eccrine and follicular openings in 43 (81.1%), widened skin lines in 28 (52.8%), circle hairs in 15 (28.3%) and white shiny streaks in 17 (32.1%). Conclusion Dermatoscopy is a practical, non-invasive device to assess skin lesions of leprosy and provide cues to its diagnosis, spectral classification and differentiating it from other granulomatous disorders. However, dermatoscopy alone cannot reliably differentiate between the various types of leprosy and future large-scale studies are required. Limitations of the study The numbers for each subtype were variable and few in some spectrum of leprosy patients. A dermatoscopic-histologic correlation was not done.
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- Balachandra S Ankad
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, S N Medical College, Bagalkot, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- SCL General Hospital, Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Government Medical College, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Skin and Venereal diseases, Patna Medical College, Patna, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Kaur L, Dayal S, Gupta I, Kundu S. Dermoscopic Aspects of Bullous Haemorrhagic Lichen Sclerosus Atrophicus of Breast: Before and During Treatment Observations. Indian J Dermatol 2024; 69:203. [PMID: 38841233 PMCID: PMC11149796 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_750_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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- Lovleen Kaur
- From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India E-mail:
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India E-mail:
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India E-mail:
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India E-mail:
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Ankad BS, Errichetti E, Lallas A, Chauhan P, Malani S, Neema S, Bhat YJ, Vinay K, Behera B, Khare S. Dermoscopy of Hailey-Hailey disease in dark skin: a multicentric observational controlled study by the International Dermoscopy Society Task Force on "Imaging in Skin of Color". Int J Dermatol 2023; 62:e529-e531. [PMID: 37057614 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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- Balachandra S Ankad
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, SN Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India
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- Institute of Dermatology, "Santa Maria della Misericordia" University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Armed Force Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Government Medical College, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, AIIMS, Raipur, India
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Errichetti E. Trichoscopy of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp in skin of color. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023; 22:2137-2138. [PMID: 36994551 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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- Enzo Errichetti
- Institute of Dermatology, "Santa Maria della Misericordia" University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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Errichetti E. Acrokeratosis verruciformis of Hopf: Dermoscopic approach in lighter phototypes. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e427-e428. [PMID: 35964305 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Enzo Errichetti
- Department of Medical Area, Institute of Dermatology, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Müller C, Kittler H. [Dermoscopy of nonneoplastic diseases in dark skin]. DERMATOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 74:250-255. [PMID: 36859732 PMCID: PMC10049959 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-023-05121-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dermoscopy is an important tool in general dermatology. OBJECTIVES To show differences of light and dark skin in nonneoplastic diseases with focus on dermoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using previously published studies, dermoscopic differences of various skin types as well as features of inflammatory diseases and pigmentary changes are illustrated. RESULTS Certain structures are more difficult to assess in dermoscopy of dark skin (e.g., vessels), while other structures (e.g., follicular openings) are more prominent. CONCLUSIONS The majority of studies on dermoscopy are from studies that predominantly included individuals with fair skin types. Further studies of individuals with skin type IV or higher are needed to improve diagnosis in these patients.
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- Christoph Müller
- Universitätsklinikum für Dermatologie, AKH Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich.
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- Universitätsklinikum für Dermatologie, AKH Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich
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Errichetti E, Ankad BS, Lallas A, Chauhan P, Nayak M, Usatine RP, Bhat Y, Vinay K, Akay BN, Kelati A, Enechukwu NA, Ogunbiyi A, Behera B. Dermoscopy of Darier's disease in dark phototypes: An observational study by the International Dermoscopy Society task force on 'imaging in skin of colour'. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e720-e722. [PMID: 36645849 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Enzo Errichetti
- Institute of Dermatology, "Santa Maria della Misericordia" University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, SN Medical College, Bagalkot, India
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bilaspur, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubhaneswar, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Government Medical College, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dermatology Department, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, India
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de Abreu L, Ramos-E-Silva M, Quintella LP, Buçard AM, Bravo BSF, de Almeida AM, Moreira ACMS. Dermoscopic classification of melasma: Concordance study and correlation with the melanophages count. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5887-5894. [PMID: 35673946 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Melasma is a common hypermelanosis characterized by symmetrical brownish macules, especially on the face. Histologic analysis demonstrates increased epidermal and dermal melanin. Dermoscopy is useful to estimate the depth of the melanin and may help in the diagnosis and classification of melasma, with therapeutic importance. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the diagnostic concordance of dermoscopic classification of epidermal or mixed subtypes of melasma and the correlation between dermoscopic and histopathological findings. METHODS Twenty-eight women with facial melasma, phototypes III to V, ages between 30 and 61 years were selected. Based on the evaluation of clinical and dermoscopic images, two independent observers classified melasma into epidermal or mixed subtypes. The intra and interobserver concordances were calculated. Histopathological analysis of epidermal melanin extension and maximum number of melanophages per high-power field (400×; HPF) have been assessed. Association between the melanophages count and the dermoscopic classification was evaluated. RESULTS Intraobserver agreement was 82.1%, and between observers, from 78.6% to 89.3%, according to the Kappa index. Histopathology revealed increased intraepidermal melanin and the presence of dermal melanophages in all the samples. Ten or more melanophages/HPF was significantly associated with mixed melasma. CONCLUSIONS Moderate to substantial concordance in the dermoscopic classification of melasma was found, and the correlation between this classification and the dermal melanophages count have been suggested. Intradermal component of every case of melasma should be considered for therapeutic and prognostic purposes.
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- Luciana de Abreu
- Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Program in General Clinics, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Professor Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Professor Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Professor Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Internal Medicine and Dermatology Departments, Ipanema Federal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Professor Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Professor Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Jindal R, Chauhan P, Sethi S. Dermoscopy of the Diverse Spectrum of Cutaneous Tuberculosis in the Skin of Color. Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022203. [PMID: 36534549 PMCID: PMC9681234 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1204a203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cutaneous tuberculosis is an uncommon form of tuberculosis, accounting for 1%-2% of all forms of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. Knowledge of the dermoscopic characteristics of different clinical types of cutaneous tuberculosis can help timely diagnosis resulting in better outcomes. OBJECTIVES To characterize the Dermoscopy findings in different clinical types of cutaneous tuberculosis in dark skin phototypes. METHODS All clinically suspected and biopsy confirmed cases of cutaneous tuberculosis seen from July 2019 through December 2021 were retrospectively recruited. Information including age, gender, disease duration, site and morphology of lesions, and presence of concomitant tuberculosis elsewhere was noted. Two investigators retrospectively reviewed the dermoscopic characteristics of these cases. RESULTS Twenty-two patients comprised of 12 women and 10 men met the inclusion criteria. Lupus vulgaris was the commonest presentation of cutaneous tuberculosis seen in 13 patients. Five had scrofuloderma, 2 had tuberculosis verrucosa cutis and 1 patient each had lichen scrofulosorum and papulo-necrotic tuberculid. Yellow-orange structureless areas (100%), linear/dot vessels (100%), white scales (92.3%), and white structureless areas (84.6%) were the predominant dermoscopy findings in lupus vulgaris. In scrofuloderma, linear vessels and white structureless areas were visible in all cases. Dirty white scales with a papillated surface were characteristically seen in tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, with 1 of the 2 patients each showing vessels and yellow-orange structureless areas. White globules with surrounding erythema were seen in lichen scrofulosorum and yellow-orange structureless areas with keratin plugs in papulo-necrotic tuberculid. CONCLUSIONS A thorough understanding of the characteristic dermoscopy of cutaneous tuberculosis can help suspect the diagnosis early resulting in better management opportunity.
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- Rashmi Jindal
- Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, India
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- Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, India
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