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Bishnoi A, Gupta S, Mehta H, Khanna U, Vinay K. Understanding Borealpox virus: an update for clinicians following the first mortality. Int J Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 38703183 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.17218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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- Anuradha Bishnoi
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Singh C, Rajasekaran S, Chatterjee D, Sendhil Kumaran M, Handa S. A Woman with Leonine Facies and Monoclonal Gammopathy. Clin Exp Dermatol 2024:llae136. [PMID: 38619049 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llae136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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A 32-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a three-year history of progressive skin thickening. On examination, skin of glabella was thickened with longitudinal furrows, resulting in leonine facies. Skin-colored to reddish-brown, firm, waxy, closely spaced papules partially coalescing to form sheets of induration with circular punched out areas of sparing in between, over face, neck, trunk, abdomen, arms and thighs. She additionally complaint of tingling sensation and occasional pain over lateral side of hands. Punch biopsy obtained from a papule over the nape of neck revealed fibroblast proliferation with collagen and mucin deposition in upper and mid-reticular dermis.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Medical Oncology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Vinay K. The rise of syphilis: a call to action for dermatologists. Lancet Infect Dis 2024; 24:e219-e220. [PMID: 38401552 DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(24)00098-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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Mehta H, Vinay K, Chatterjee D, Sharma A, Dogra S. General dermatology & dermatology in primary health care. Clin Exp Dermatol 2024:llae103. [PMID: 38517015 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llae103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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A woman in her late 50s presented with rapidly progressing, painful nodulo-ulcerative lesions on bilateral forearms that ulcerated and bled within two weeks of onset. She reported low-grade fever, productive cough, epistaxis, myalgias, and bilateral mixed hearing loss. Investigations revealed microcytic hypochromic anemia, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, hematuria, and lobulated opacities in the chest. A skin biopsy showed dermal neutrophilic infiltration, vessel destruction, and granulomas, with negative stains for tuberculosis and absence of fungal elements.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Services, Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Reddy A, Vinay K. ChatGPT and academic publishing: Potential and perils. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 0:1-3. [PMID: 38594996 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_533_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Vinay K, Dogra S. Dermatology journals from India: A critical appraisal of the journal metrics. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 90:85-90. [PMID: 37317739 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_1126_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background Bibliometrics refer to documents and citation-based measures that measure different aspects of performance of a journal, including impact, output and prestige. Objective The aim of this study was to collect bibliometric data of various Indian dermatology journals as well as Indian journals from other disciplines, in order to compare relative performances. Methods Journal metrics pertaining to various Indian journals, both from dermatology [Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL), Indian Journal of Dermatology (IJD), Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology and International Journal of Trichology] and other disciplines [Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR), Indian Journal of Pediatrics (IJP), Indian Journal of Ophthalmology and Indian Journal of Pharmacology] were sought. Data pertaining to the following 8 metrics during the year 2021 was collected: Journal Impact factor, SCImago Journal Rank, h5-index, Eigenfactor score and normalized Eigenfactor Score, Journal Citation Indicator, Scimago Journal and Country Rank H-index, CiteScore and Source Normalized Impact per Paper. Results Among Indian dermatology journals, for the year 2021, IJDVL had the highest impact factor (2.217) and h-index (48). IJD led in terms of prestige metrics such as SCImago Journal Rank (0.403), Eigenfactor score (0.00231) and Source Normalized Impact per Paper (1.132). IJDVL underperformed with respect to an average dermatology journal on all three prestige metrics. Among selected journals from other disciplines, two (IJMR and IJP) had impact factor exceeding five, despite lagging behind IJDVL two years ago. Most had normalized scores exceeding 1, indicating better performance than an average journal from their respective fields. Limitations Non-inclusion of altmetrics related data Conclusion IJDVL is one of the leading Indian journals in the field of dermatology, followed closely by IJD. A rise in IJDVL influence is evident over the past decade, as evident by various metrics. However, the progress still trails behind the average of global dermatology journals as evident by the field-normalized journal metrics, indicating potential for further growth of journal influence.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, PGIMER Chandigarh, PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, PGIMER Chandigarh, PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, PGIMER Chandigarh, PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, PGIMER Chandigarh, PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Vinay K, Dogra S. Potential of dermoscopy with standard excision as an alternative to Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 90:124-125. [PMID: 37609725 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_560_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- 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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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Singh S, Mehta H, Kumar A, Dogra S, Mahajan R. Acromegaloid facial appearance with generalised hypertrichosis: A novel phenotype of AFF4 mutation. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 0:1-2. [PMID: 38314984 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_624_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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- Sukhdeep Singh
- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Reddy P, Mahajan R, Mehta H, De D, Bhatia A, Kumar R, Handa S. Increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children with atopic dermatitis: A case-control study from northern India. Pediatr Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 38165012 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects children worldwide, with potential associations to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Limited research exists on the interplay between AD, MetS, and NAFLD in the pediatric population. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and potential relationships among AD, MetS, and NAFLD in children. METHODS A case-control study design was employed, recruiting 50 children with AD (median age: 9.5 years) and 50 age- and sex-matched healthy controls (median age: 11.5 years, p = .051). Data on demographic characteristics, clinical features, disease severity, treatment history, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory evaluations were collected. MetS and NAFLD were diagnosed based on established criteria. RESULTS The prevalence of MetS was significantly higher in children with AD compared with controls (24% vs. 2%, p = .002). Significant differences for systolic blood pressure (p < .001), diastolic blood pressure (p = .012), and waist circumference (p = .040) were observed between AD patients and controls. Children with AD had higher triglyceride levels (p = .005). NAFLD was exclusively seen in moderate to severe AD cases (6% vs. 0%, p = .242). AD severity showed associations with increased body mass index (p = .020). CONCLUSION This study highlights the increased prevalence of MetS and the potential association with NAFLD in children with AD. The findings suggest that AD may contribute to the development of metabolic abnormalities at an early age. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and explore preventive strategies for these interconnected conditions.
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- Pratheeksha Reddy
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mahajan A, Sharma G, Thakur A, Singh B, Mehta H, Mittal N, Dogra S, Katare OP. Tofacitinib in dermatology: a potential opportunity for topical applicability through novel drug-delivery systems. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024; 19:79-101. [PMID: 38197372 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Tofacitinib is a first-generation JAK inhibitor approved by the US FDA for treating rheumatoid arthritis. It exhibits a broad-spectrum inhibitory effect with abilities to block JAK-STAT signalling. The primary objective of this review is to obtain knowledge about cutting-edge methods for effectively treating a variety of skin problems by including tofacitinib into formulations that are based on nanocarriers. The review also highlights clinical trials and offers an update on published clinical patents. Nanocarriers provide superior performance compared to conventional treatments in terms of efficacy, stability, drug bioavailability, target selectivity and sustained drug release. Current review has the potential to make significant contributions to the ongoing discussion involving dermatological treatments and the prospective impact of nanotechnology on transforming healthcare within this field.
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- Akanksha Mahajan
- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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Singh S, Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Chatterjee D. Athena: Specialty Certificate Examination case for general dermatology. Clin Exp Dermatol 2023; 49:96-98. [PMID: 37705454 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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This Athena concerns a 45-year-old man who presented with a 1-year history of recurrent tense fluid-filled lesions over his forearms, hands, feet and face associated with scarring and pigmentary changes. He had a history of regular alcohol intake (> 3 units daily). Lesion biopsy revealed a thick granular deposition of IgG along the basement membrane with thick homogeneous positivity of papillary dermal vessels for various immunoreactants (IgG, IgA, C3, IgM).
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- Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Vinay K, Thind A, Mehta H, Bishnoi A. Mucocutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever: an update. Int J Dermatol 2023; 62:1475-1484. [PMID: 37781980 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by female Aedes mosquitoes that has been increasingly reported in many parts of the world across the geographical borders. In addition to fever and joint pain, mucocutaneous manifestations of chikungunya have been reported in 40-75% of infected patients. Dermatological manifestations of chikungunya are often under-recognized and misdiagnosed as clinicians are not sensitized or educated regarding these. The early-onset cutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever, occurring within 1 month of the fever, include maculopapular rashes, vesiculobullous eruptions, Steven-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis-like eruptions, flagellate lesions, scrotal dermatitis, oro-genital ulcers, and exacerbation of preexisting dermatoses like psoriasis. Hyperpigmentation, lichenoid eruptions, diffuse hair fall, and exacerbation of acne usually occur as a late manifestation. Diagnosis of these mucocutaneous manifestations can be challenging as they often resemble other common dermatoses. This review article elaborates on various mucocutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever, based on literature review and authors' clinical experience.
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- Keshavamurthy Vinay
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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De D, Shilpa S, Kumar S, Drenovska K, Mehta H, van Beek N, Sachdeva N, Fleva A, Shahid M, Handa S, Giannakou A, Naumova E, Mahajan R, Kyriakou A, Lesichkova S, Lazaridou E, Radotra BD, Kishore K, Schmidt E, Vassileva S, Patsatsi A. Differences among Indian and European pemphigus patients based on demographics, clinical parameters and propensity for relapse: results of a prospective bicontinental cohort study. Eur J Dermatol 2023; 33:642-647. [PMID: 38465545 DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2023.4631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Limited studies have explored pemphigus variations among different ethnic groups residing in their respective geographical locations. This bicontinental study aimed to compare clinical and immunological parameters in Indian and European pemphigus patients in complete remission, off therapy, or on minimal therapy. 105 patients (India, n= 75; Bulgaria, n=15; Greece, n=15) with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) or pemphigus foliaceous (PF) in complete remission on minimal therapy (n=64) or complete remission off therapy (n=41) were recruited. Demographic, clinical, and immunological parameters were compared. Indian patients were significantly younger, the maximal disease severity during the preceding active disease phase was significantly lower, and treatment duration until complete remission was significantly shorter, compared to European patients. European patients had significantly higher anti-Dsg3 serum levels and higher IgG positivity rate based on direct immunofluorescence microscopy at baseline. Furthermore, European patients revealed higher CD19, CD19+ CD27+ cell counts, compared with patients from India. Of note, none of the European patients (n=30) relapsed within the study period, in contrast to 29/75 (38.6%) Indian patients. Treatment strategies differed significantly between the two cohorts, with more frequent utilization of rituximab to achieve remission in the Indian cohort, while prednisolone was more widely used for maintaining remission in the European cohort. The observed heterogeneity of pemphigus among patients of different ethnicities in terms of demographics, clinical parameters, and propensity for relapse may be due to genetic background or different treatment strategies.
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- Dipankar De
- 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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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria
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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, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology (Immunology Division), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Immunology-Histocompatibility, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria
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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 Immunology-Histocompatibility, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- 2nd University Dermatology Department, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- 2nd University Dermatology Department, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany, Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology (LIED), University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria
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- 2nd University Dermatology Department, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Mohi GK, Vinay K. Dermoscopy of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Indian Dermatol Online J 2023; 14:895-897. [PMID: 38099042 PMCID: PMC10718106 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_671_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- 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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- Department of Virology, 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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Cornish EE, Wickremasinghe S, Mehta H, Lim L, Sandhu SS, Nguyen V, Gillies MC, Fraser-Bell S. Aflibercept monotherapy versus aflibercept with targeted retinal laser to peripheral retinal ischemia for diabetic macular oedema (LADAMO). Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:3417-3422. [PMID: 37069239 PMCID: PMC10630305 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-023-02525-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We tested the hypothesis that targeted retinal laser photocoagulation (TPRP) to peripheral retinal ischaemia reduces the overall burden of aflibercept injections when treating diabetic macular oedema (DMO) over a 24-month period. METHODS Prospective, double-masked, multicentre, randomised controlled trial in Australia comparing aflibercept monotherapy, following a treat-and-extend protocol, or combination therapy of aflibercept and TPRP for DMO. The aflibercept monotherapy group received placebo laser. The primary outcome measure was the mean number of intravitreal aflibercept injections for each group at 24 months. Secondary outcome included: mean change in central macular thickness (CMT) and vision at trial completion, the proportion of eyes whose DMO resolved and the mean injection treatment interval. Ocular and systemic adverse events were recorded. RESULTS We enrolled 48 eyes of 47 patients; 27 eyes were randomised to combination therapy (aflibercept and TPRP) and 21 to aflibercept monotherapy. Thirty-two eyes (67%) completed the 2-year study. The number of intravitreal treatments given were similar for combination therapy (10.5 (SD 5.8) and monotherapy (11.8 (SD5.6)) (P = 0.44). The mean visual improvement (+4.0 (-1.8, 9.8) and +7.8 (2.6, 12.9) letters, P = 0.32), mean decrease in CMT (-154 (-222,-87) µm and -152 (-218,-86) µm, P = 0.96), proportion of eyes with CMT < 300 µm (48% and 67%; P = 0.50) and safety outcomes were similar in both the combination and monotherapy treatment groups (respectively). CONCLUSIONS Laser to areas of ischaemic peripheral retina does not reduce the burden of intravitreal aflibercept injections when treating diabetic macular oedema.
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- Consultant - Allergan, Bayer, Novartis, Roche
- Consultant - Bayer, Novartis, AbbVie, Speaker fees - Bayer, AbbVie
- Allergan (Allergan Inc.)
- Personal fees - Bayer, Consultant - Allergan, Novartis, Bayer Expert testimony - Bayer
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- E E Cornish
- Save Sight Institute, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Ophthalmology Department, Royal Free London, NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Dogra S, Mehta H, Shenoy M. Implementing green practices in DERMACON: A call for action by IADVL. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 89:797-798. [PMID: 37933963 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_519_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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- Sunil Dogra
- Department of Dermatology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, India
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De D, Ashraf R, Mehta H, Handa S, Mahajan R. Outcome of COVID-19 in patients with autoimmune bullous diseases. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 89:862-866. [PMID: 37317744 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_551_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background Data on outcomes of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBDs) patients is scarce. Materials and methods This single-centre survey-based-observational study included patients registered in the AIBD clinic of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. All registered patients were contacted over telephone between June and October 2021. A survey was conducted after obtaining informed consent. Results Among 1389 registered patients, 409 completed the survey. Two hundred and twenty-two (55.3%) patients were females and 187 (45.7%) were males. The mean age was 48.52 ± 14.98 years. Active disease was reported by 34% patients. The frequency of COVID-19 infection in responders was 12.2% (50/409), with a case-fatality ratio of 18% (9/50). Rituximab infusion after the onset of pandemic significantly increased the risk of COVID-19 infection. Active AIBD and concomitant comorbidities were significantly associated with COVID-19 related death. Limitation Relative risk of COVID-19 infection and complications among AIBD patients could not be estimated due to lack of control group. The incidence of COVID-19 in AIBD could not be determined due to lack of denominator (source population) data. Other limitations include telephonic nature of the survey and lack of COVID-19 strain identification. Conclusion Use of rituximab is associated with higher probability of COVID-19 infection, while advanced age, active disease and presence of comorbidities may increase the risk of COVID-19 mortality in AIBD patients.
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- Dipankar De
- Department of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Dogra S, Sharma A, Mehta H, Sarkar R. Emerging role of topical Janus kinase inhibitors in dermatological disorders: a review. Clin Exp Dermatol 2023; 48:1102-1112. [PMID: 37235767 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Janus kinase (JAK) refers to a family of tyrosine kinases that are involved in the production of proinflammatory mediators in response to various extracellular signals. The JAK-signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathway is an appealing target in many inflammatory illnesses as this pathway modulates immune cell activation and T-cell-mediated inflammation in response to several cytokines. The practical considerations of prescription for topical and oral JAK inhibitors (JAKis) in atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and psoriasis have been covered in prior publications. Currently, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the topical JAKi ruxolitinib for atopic dermatitis and nonsegmental vitiligo. None of the remaining first- or second-generation topical JAKis have been approved for topical application in any dermatological indications so far. For this review, the PubMed database was searched using 'topical' and 'JAK inhibitor' or 'Janus kinase inhibitor' or the names of individual drug molecules as the keyword in the title with no date limits. The description of topical JAKi usage in dermatology from the literature was evaluated in each abstract. The current review concentrates on emphasizing the rising use of topical JAKis in both approved and off-label dermatological applications for both old and novel conditions.
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- Sunil Dogra
- 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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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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Kumar S, Aggarwal D, Mehta H, De D, Handa S, Radotra BD. Gouty Tophi. Skinmed 2023; 21:182. [PMID: 37634100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology;
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
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Mehta H, Gupta S, Vinay K. Erythema-ab-igne: Dermatoscopic evaluation of six cases. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 0:1-3. [PMID: 37609726 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_68_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Subburaj K, Dogra S, Bishnoi A, Vinay K, Chatterjee D, Parsad D, Kumaran MS. Acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation secondary to bangles - an unusual encounter. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 0:1-3. [PMID: 37609739 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_908_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Kavita K, Mehta H, Ghai S, Kumari Saini S, Narang T. Self-reported prevalence of skin problems among residents of a peri-urban community of Chandigarh. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 0:1-3. [PMID: 37609756 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_982_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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- Kavita Kavita
- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Goyal A, Bishnoi A, Mehta H, Chatterjee D, Rai B, Bagga R, Kumaran MS. Extramammary Paget's disease of vulva and metastatic adenocarcinoma: A rare conundrum. Int J STD AIDS 2023:9564624231166445. [PMID: 37018187 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231166445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare intraepithelial adenocarcinoma. To increase awareness and knowledge regarding this rare dermatosis, we hereby reported a case of ulcerated plaque on genitalia.
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- Aman Goyal
- Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Depratment of Histopathology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Bhalavi H, Shaw D, Mehta H, Narang T, Sachdeva N, Shafiq N, Rudramurthy SM, Dogra S. Correlation of plasma levels of itraconazole with treatment response at 4 weeks in chronic dermatophytosis: Results of a randomised controlled trial. Mycoses 2023; 66:281-288. [PMID: 36457207 DOI: 10.1111/myc.13551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Itraconazole in varying doses and duration is being frequently used for the management of dermatophytosis. There is a scarcity of studies on the bioavailability of various itraconazole brands available in the market. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the plasma concentration of itraconazole of various brands and its correlation with clinical efficacy in chronic dermatophytosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred patients with chronic dermatophytosis with age >18 years were studied at the outpatient clinic of our tertiary care hospital. Plasma itraconazole level was estimated on Week 2 and Week 4 after randomly dividing the patients into Groups A, B and C who received cap itraconazole 100 mg twice a day of innovator, multinational and local generic brands, respectively, for 4 weeks. Both efficacy (cure, partial cure or no cure), safety and recurrence were compared between the three groups. RESULTS At 4 weeks, number of patients classified as 'cured' were 10/26 (38.4%) in Group A, 5/22 in Group B (22.7%) and 3/21 (14.2%) in Group C (p = .002). Mycological cure rates at Week 4 in Groups A, B and C were 21 (80.8%), 17 (81.0%) and 5 (26.3%), respectively (p = .006). Plasma levels of itraconazole were comparable between the three groups at Week 2 and Week 4. No statistically significant correlation was found between itraconazole levels and treatment response in any of the groups at 4 weeks. Incidence of adverse effects and recurrence rates was also similar among the three groups. CONCLUSION Cure rates for chronic dermatophytosis were poor with all three itraconazole brands at 4 weeks of treatment. Higher cure rates were obtained with innovator drug as compared to multinational and local generic brands at 4 weeks. Plasma levels of the three drugs were however similar, indicating that factors other than serum bioavailability are at play in determining response of chronic dermatophyte infections to oral itraconazole.
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- Hitesh Bhalavi
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Thind A, Bishnoi A, Vinay K. Pyoderma gangrenosum-like ulcers or pyoderma gangrenosum associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis. Clin Exp Dermatol 2023; 48:389-390. [PMID: 36631916 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llac121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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We read with interest the report by Shakshouk et al. discussing cutaneous ulcers in setting of ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV). These ulcers were diagnosed as pyoderma gangrenosum (PG)-like ulcers, and authors aimed to differentiate these from classical PG. Characteristics of PG-like ulcers in association with AAV remain obscure, and differentiation from PG is not only challenging but perhaps also unnecessary.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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Mehta H, Vinay K. Sudden Onset Generalized Hyperpigmentation in a Toddler. Indian J Pediatr 2023; 90:619-620. [PMID: 36877390 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-023-04536-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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Dogra S, Narang T, Mehta H, Kumar B. The perennial pursuit for an ideal anti-leprosy treatment. LEPROSY REV 2023. [DOI: 10.47276/lr.94.1.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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- Sunil Dogra
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Senior Consultant, Department of Dermatology, Shalby Hospital, SAS Nagar, Punjab, India
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Sawatkar GU, Sharma A, Keshavamurthy V, Mehta H, Chatterjee D, Narang T, Dogra S. Unusual clinical presentations in leprosy: a case series and review. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2023:7058784. [PMID: 36846900 DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trad003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Conventionally, leprosy has been divided into various spectra of presentation ranging from the tuberculoid to the lepromatous pole, as well as histoid, pure neuritic leprosy and reactional states. This however is an oversimplification as leprosy can present in unusual clinical forms that may obfuscate the diagnosis. Our objective was to highlight unusual clinical presentations of leprosy occurring across all spectra of the disease. Our case series describes eight uncommon presentations of leprosy seen over a period of 10 y from 2011 to 2021, wherein clinical diagnosis followed by a histopathological confirmation of leprosy was performed. These include rare presentations such as psoriasiform plaques, Lazarine leprosy, verrucous plaques and hypertrophic scarring. Many of these rare presentations remain hitherto unreported, such as primary hypogonadism and annular plaques mimicking erythema annulare centrifugum and erythema gyratum repens. Sarcoidosis and syphilis have been labeled as great mimickers in dermatology. The current case series and review is an attempt to highlight a multitude of unusual presentations of leprosy that need a separate mention to make a correct and timely diagnosis and prevent the debilitating sequelae of this otherwise treatable infectious disease.
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- Gitesh Upendra Sawatkar
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.,Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, 441108, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Histopathology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Sharma A, Narang T, Mehta H, Mahajan R, Takkar A, Prakash M, Dogra S. Intra-cranial involvement of trigeminal nerve in a patient with borderline tuberculoid leprosy in type 1 lepra reaction. Australas J Dermatol 2023; 64:e87-e89. [PMID: 36683361 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Apoorva Sharma
- 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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- 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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- Department of Neurology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, 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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Mehta H, Dogra S, Kumar B. Sexually transmitted infections among geriatric population. Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS 2023; 44:92-93. [PMID: 37457521 PMCID: PMC10343127 DOI: 10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_12_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Shalby Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, India
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Mehta H, Gendle CS, Kumaran MS, Vinay K. Temozolomide-induced drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 89:160. [PMID: 36332091 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_754_2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Dogra S, Mehta H, Gupta S, Suri V. Monkeypox: a new global health emergency with predominant dermatological manifestations. Int J Dermatol 2023; 62:3-11. [PMID: 36411717 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Monkeypox is a zoonotic virus belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus. Previously endemic to Africa, outbreaks have been reported from all over the world, the largest of which is currently ongoing. Dermatologists are principally involved in recognition and diagnosis of the infection. This narrative review primarily focuses on clinical manifestations and highlights the unique epidemiological features of current outbreak. Lesions observed during the current outbreak lack the evolution described in endemic disease. Polymorphic lesions are common and may be confined to anogenital area. Onset of "prodromal" symptoms may coincide with onset of skin rash, and these may be altogether absent. Mortality rates observed are low. The exanthem should be differentiated from other infections such as herpes, molluscum contagiosum, smallpox, and other poxvirus infections. Presentation as an isolated genital lesion warrants differentiation from syphilis, chancroid, and other sexually transmitted diseases. Close intimate contact during sexual encounters is the primary mode of transmission, and other coexisting sexually transmitted infections are frequently diagnosed.
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- Sunil Dogra
- 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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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Bishnoi A. Lipschütz Ulcer. J Cutan Med Surg 2023; 27:80. [PMID: 36579735 DOI: 10.1177/12034754221147290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- 29751 Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- 29751 Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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INTRODUCTION Erythrodermic psoriasis (EP) is an extreme and potentially life-threatening form of psoriasis in which most or all of the body surface area is affected by psoriasis. It occurs in 1-2% of patients with psoriasis and is less responsive to conventional therapies. Biologics have shown promise in the management of EP. AREAS COVERED This review briefly discusses the pathophysiology of EP. Current evidence on established and emerging targeted therapies for EP is covered, including anti-TNF-α biologics, IL-12/23, IL-17, and IL-23 inhibitors. EXPERT OPINION The need for rapidly acting, safe, and efficacious agents in EP has been met with advent of newer biologics, particularly IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors. These targeted approaches warrant consideration as first-line management option for the management of EP; however, high-quality evidence regarding their long-term efficacy and safety in EP is lacking. Novel biologics such as bimekizumab and mirikizumab, and nanobodies such as netakimab and sonelokimab have shown promise in the management of plaque psoriasis, and potential of these molecules in management of EP should be explored. Management of patients with prior biologic failure remains a challenge. Guidelines for the management of EP need to be revisited in light of the recent advances.
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- Sunil Dogra
- 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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Mehta H, Bishnoi A, Parsad D, Kumaran MS. Clinical and laboratory parameters associated with treatment response to third-line therapies in chronic refractory urticaria: a real world study from northern India. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15887. [PMID: 36181400 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Current guidelines recommend omalizumab and cyclosporine for management of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) refractory to anti-histamines. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Identification of clinico-epidemiological characteristics predictive of treatment response with both modalities which will aid therapy selection. METHODS Clinical records of CSU patients receiving omalizumab and cyclosporine from 01/05/2016 to 31/12/2020 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients with a minimum follow up duration of 4 months were included in the analysis. Treatment response was defined as >90% recorded reduction in Urticaria Activity Score-7 (UAS7) as compared to baseline four months after treatment initiation. RESULTS Records of 1364 CSU patients were reviewed. Fifty-six patients who received omalizumab and 132 patients who received cyclosporine fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Treatment response was observed in 46/56 (82.1%) patients in omalizumab cohort and 106/132 (80.3%) patients in cyclosporine cohort (P=0.76). Factors significantly associated with response to omalizumab included high baseline serum Ig E levels (P=0.028), lesser disease duration (P=0.001) and absence of prior immunosuppressant use (P=0.024). Factors predictive of cyclosporine response included high baseline UAS7 (P=0.048), low baseline Ig E levels (P=0.047) and normal baseline D-dimer levels (P=0.027). Concomitant inducible urticaria, atopy and angioedema were associated with non-response in both groups (P≤0.05). Incidence of adverse events was slightly higher in cyclosporine group (28.7%) as compared to omalizumab group (19.5%) (P=0.19). CONCLUSION This study highlights several clinical parameters and laboratory markers that may be utilized to predict treatment response and aid in prognostication of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Devana SK, Gupta S, De D, Mahajan R. Candidiasis presenting as pseudocircinate balanitis in a preschooler. Pediatr Dermatol 2022; 39:830-831. [PMID: 35668547 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Candidal balanitis typically affects sexually active adult males and may present as eroded papules, pustules, whitish discharge or erythema with dry glazed appearance. We report an unusual presentation of this common infection in an uncommon demographic, candidal balanitis presenting as coalescent vesicles and erosions arranged in an arcuate pattern in a pre-school child.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mehta H, Sharma A, Dogra S. Evolving utility of apremilast in dermatological disorders as off label indication. Clin Exp Dermatol 2022; 47:2136-2149. [PMID: 35974705 DOI: 10.1111/ced.15377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Apremilast, a small molecule that acts by inhibition of phosphodiesterase-4 enzyme, has been approved by FDA for the management of psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis and Behçet's disease. The drug has drawn much interest from the practicing dermatologists in view of the exceptional safety profile and prescription convenience as evident by the recent surge in literature for its off-label indications. This review was carried out with the aim of summarizing literature on off-label use of apremilast in dermatology in order to guide clinicians regarding currently available evidence. The PubMed database was searched using 'apremilast' as keyword in title. Abstracts were individually screened to determine whether there was a description of an off-label use of apremilast in dermatology within the article. Randomized controlled trial data was available for vitiligo, alopecia areata, hidradenitis suppurativa and atopic dermatitis. Case series and case reports describing apremilast were also reviewed. Due to the broad spectrum of immunomodulatory activity, apremilast may be useful in several chronic inflammatory skin diseases recalcitrant to conventional therapies, either alone or in combination with other drugs. Further studies are needed to establish its role in various dermatological indications.
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Manoharan K, Gupta P, Mehta H, Nada R, Sekar A, Kumar A, Sharma A, Rathi M, Kohli HS, Vinay K, Ramachandran R. The Case | Inflammatory polyarthritis in a kidney transplant recipient. Kidney Int 2022; 102:215-216. [PMID: 35738836 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Karthikeyan Manoharan
- Department of Nephrology, 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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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Nephrology, 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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- Department of Nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Mehta H, Narang T, Dogra S, Kumar B. Intravenous pulsed corticosteroids for leprosy neuritis: Logical or irrational? Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2022; 89:294-295. [PMID: 35593278 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_237_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Shalby Hospital, SAS Nagar, Punjab, India
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Mehta H, Goyal A, Narang T. Intralesional vitamin D injection for management of keloids. Clin Exp Dermatol 2022; 47:1383-1384. [PMID: 35357025 DOI: 10.1111/ced.15204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Mehta H, Mete UK, Gupta P, Ranjan KR, Saikia UN, Mahajan R. Toxic epidermal necrolysis-like presentation of toxic erythema of chemotherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 2022; 47:1201-1203. [PMID: 35262213 DOI: 10.1111/ced.15165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Mehta H, Narang T, Dogra S, Kumar B. Pediatric leprosy: no child’s play. Int J Dermatol 2022; 61:e244-e245. [DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- 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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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Dermatology Shalby Hospital SAS Nagar Punjab India
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Kaushal R, Roy T, Thapliyal S, Mandal D, Singh DV, Tomar JMS, Mehta H, Ojasvi PR, Lepcha STS, Durai J. Distribution of soil carbon fractions under different bamboo species in northwest Himalayan foothills, India. Environ Monit Assess 2022; 194:205. [PMID: 35184230 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-09839-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Soil carbon and its fractions are important in understanding the mechanism of soil carbon sequestration. The present study evaluated the impact of seven commercial bamboo species, viz., Bambusa balcooa, B. bambos, B. vulgaris, B. nutans, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, D. stocksii, and D. strictus, on labile and non-labile carbon fractions. In the 0-15-cm layer, B. nutans had the highest very labile C (7.65 g kg-1) followed by B. vulgaris > B. balcooa > D. stocksii > D. hamiltonii > B. bambos > D. strictus > open. The active carbon pool was significantly low under the control plot (i.e. the open) indicating the positive influence of bamboo in soil C build-up in the top 0-15 cm soil layer. Amongst the different species of bamboo evaluated in this study, D. strictus accumulated the highest active C pool in 0-30-cm soil layer followed by B. vulgaris. Of the total organic C in the 0-30 cm soil depth, majority (55-60%) was contributed by the passive C pool comprising the less labile and the non-labile fraction of SOC. A high value of carbon stratification ratio (> 2) was observed for D. strictus, B. bambos, and D. hamiltonii which proves their potential for restoration of the degraded lands. The majority of bamboo species except for B. balcooa and D. stocksii showed a higher carbon management index than open systems, thereby indicating higher rates of soil C rehabilitation. Of the seven bamboo species, B. vulgaris, D. strictus, and B. nutans can be adopted for cultivation in the northwest Himalayas given their ability to positively impact the SOC and its fractions in both surface and sub-surface soil.
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- Rajesh Kaushal
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India.
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India.
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, India
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- International Network for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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Mehta H, Kumar S, Aggarwal D, Chatterjee D, Vinay K. Crusted Umbilicated Papules in a Child. Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022002. [PMID: 35223147 PMCID: PMC8824387 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1201a02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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- Hitaishi Mehta
- 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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- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, 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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Narang T, Bhandari A, Mehta H, Narang K, Handa S, Dogra S. Effect of lockdown due to COVID-19 on health and lifestyle of psoriasis patients: A web-based survey. Indian Dermatol Online J 2022; 13:625-628. [PMID: 36304639 PMCID: PMC9595162 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_46_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Chronic skin diseases like psoriasis affect a patient’s physical, psychological, and social functioning as well as well-being, and the lockdown acted as a cofactor in further worsening the quality of life in psoriasis patients. Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the effect of lockdown on the health, lifestyle, and mental well-being of psoriasis patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done using an online questionnaire shared through messenger applications to the patients of chronic plaque psoriasis who registered in the psoriasis clinic between August 2020 and December 2020. Data regarding demographics, psoriasis, lifestyle changes, mental status, financial loss, and problems faced during lockdown were collected. Results: Our study included 181 completed questionnaires. The mean age was 37.7 (SD 13.9) years, and 124 (68.5%) were males. Sixty-five (35.9%) patients reported worsening of their psoriasis during the lockdown. Ordinal regression analysis revealed male sex had a higher proportion of worsening of psoriasis (OR 2.56, 95% CI 1.29–5.08, P < 0.007). Duration of illness <6 months (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.02–0.98, P < 0.04) and feeling relaxed (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.03–0.56, P < 0.005) were negatively associated with disease worsening. Conclusion: The findings of our study reveal the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown on the life of people with psoriasis. A substantial number of patients had a flare of psoriasis during the lockdown. A shorter duration of illness and relaxed mental status was negatively associated with disease worsening. Individuals with financial loss felt anxious or depressed.
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Bishnoi A, Mehta H, Kumar S. What's bugging you: A closer look at the crab louse. Indian Dermatol Online J 2022; 13:143-144. [PMID: 35198491 PMCID: PMC8809165 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_161_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Vinay K, Prarthana T, Mehta H, Khare S. Polydactylous photo-onycholysis in a patient of breast carcinoma. Indian Dermatol Online J 2022; 13:514-516. [PMID: 36262568 PMCID: PMC9574136 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_762_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Vinay K, Mehta H, Bishnoi A. The multifaceted aspects of structural discrimination amongst medical community in India. Indian Dermatol Online J 2022; 13:252-253. [PMID: 35287399 PMCID: PMC8917489 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_408_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Kumar B, Mehta H, Dogra S. The inconvenient corollaries of a convenient antiviral regime. Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS 2022; 43:89-90. [PMID: 35846525 PMCID: PMC9282685 DOI: 10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_61_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gupta AK, Kumar P, Rathore AC, Kumar P, Kaushal R, Islam S, Yadav DD, Jigyasu DK, Mehta H. Soil and Water Conservation Techniques Based Land Degradation Neutrality: A Need-Based Solution for Degraded Lands in Indian Perspective. CURR SCI INDIA 2021. [DOI: 10.18520/cs/v121/i10/1343-1347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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