Therapeutic updates on the management of tinea corporis or cruris in the era of Trichophyton Indotineae: Separating evidence from hype & #8212;A narrative review
Ananta Khurana, Savitha Sharath, Kabir Sardana, Anuradha Chowdhary, Sanjeet PanesarIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):525-540
The emergence and spread of Trichophyton indotineae (T. indotineae) has led to a sea change in the prescription practices of clinicians regarding the management of dermatophytic skin infections. An infection easily managed with a few weeks of antifungals, tinea corporis or cruris, is now often chronic and recurrent and requires prolonged treatment. Rising resistance to terbinafine, with documented squalene epoxidase (SQLE) gene mutations, and slow clinical response to itraconazole leave clini...
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ananta Khurana Savitha Sharath Kabir Sardana Anuradha Chowdhary Sanjeet Panesar Source Type: research
Red flaging unscientific prescriptions in dermatophytosis: An overview
Anupam Das, Pranjal Praveen, Ananta Khurana, Kabir SardanaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):520-524
Dermatophytosis has acquired an epidemic-like proportion, fuelling a wide gamut of irrational, unethical and unscientific prescriptions. The menace can be attributed to poorly regulated legislative laws controlling the approval of molecules, unscientific marketing gimmicks by the pharmaceutical industry, over-the-counter availability of drugs and lack of awareness and knowledge among the prescribing physicians. In this review, we have attempted to enlist the irrational and unethical prescription patterns for dermatop...
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anupam Das Pranjal Praveen Ananta Khurana Kabir Sardana Source Type: research
Newer therapies in dermatophytosis
Shreya Poddar, Anupam Das, Roderick James Hay, Uwe WollinaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):515-519
With the advent of newer drugs and formulations, the armamentarium to combat dermatophytosis is ever-expanding. However, we must be rational and scientific when choosing the drugs. This review is an attempt to summarise the recently approved and upcoming therapeutic options for dermatophytosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shreya Poddar Anupam Das Roderick James Hay Uwe Wollina Source Type: research
Cutaneous dysbiosis and dermatophytosis: The unexplored link
Aparajita Ghosh, Saumya PandaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):508-514
The skin, besides being the largest interface between the body and the external environment, also forms an ecological niche which is populated by almost a trillion microorganisms. These, collectively known as the cutaneous microbiome, form a dynamic yet well-controlled system that resists invasion by pathogenic microorganisms, functioning as the so-called ‘microbiological barrier’, modulating the body’s immune response, indirectly playing a crucial role in the pathogenesis of several inflammatory diseases. ...
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Aparajita Ghosh Saumya Panda Source Type: research
Trichophyton: Changing nomenclature and practical implications
Manas Chatterjee, Debatri DattaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):503-507
Trichophyton interdigitale had been regarded as anthropophilic, mainly causing non-inflammatory tinea unguium and tinea pedis. T. mentagrophytes, thought to be zoophilic, were regarded as responsible for more inflammatory dermatophytosis. Indian terbinafine-resistant strains, identified with ribosomal internal transcribed spacer as 'genotype VIII', have recently been termed Trichophyton indotineae based on clinical and mycological features. Some of these have shown selective azole resistance as well. Phenotypic studies ha...
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Manas Chatterjee Debatri Datta Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of Erbium-YAG laser ablation therapy in superficial dermatoses: The workhorse of dermatology
Conclusion: This study suggested that erbium-YAG ablation achieved good results for superficial lesions like verruca plana, seborrheic keratosis, xanthelasma palpebrarum, plantar wart, sebaceous hyperplasia and acquired melanocytic nevus. Thus, Er: YAG laser can offer a one-step procedure with better cosmetic results and a lesser rate of recurrence. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Aakanksha Arora Rajesh D Mehta Bhikam C Ghiya Prasoon Soni Alpana Mohta Rajesh Khokhar Vishnu K Jangir Manoj K Yadav Sumiti Pareek Source Type: research
Comorbidities in paediatric psoriasis: Experience from a tertiary care centre
Conclusion: Paediatric psoriasis is a chronic disfiguring disease and may have profound emotional and psychological effects. There is a lack of studies from India on the prevalence of these comorbidities in paediatric psoriasis. More studies are required from different parts of the world for a better understanding of paediatric psoriasis. (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vibhu Mendiratta Amit K Meena Bharati Verma Ashna Jain Source Type: research
Dermatophytosis: Newer insights
Anupam DasIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):491-491 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anupam Das Source Type: research
Vegetative skin lesions in patient with bruton & #39;s agammaglobulinemia
Cristian Fidanzi, Flavia Manzo Margiotta, Matteo Bevilacqua, Valerio Ortenzi, Valerio Rocchi, Giammarco Granieri, Marco Romanelli, Elisabetta ManniIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):490-490 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Cristian Fidanzi Flavia Manzo Margiotta Matteo Bevilacqua Valerio Ortenzi Valerio Rocchi Giammarco Granieri Marco Romanelli Elisabetta Manni Source Type: research
Palmoplantar keratoderma and nail involvement in an adult
Khushboo Sethia, Pooja Arora, Soumya SachdevaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):490-490 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Khushboo Sethia Pooja Arora Soumya Sachdeva Source Type: research
Essentials of biostatistics and research methodology
Amrita SilIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):489-489 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Amrita Sil Source Type: research
A case of rare dermatoarthropathy with brief review of literature
Taru Garg, Damini Verma, Anjali Sahu, Priti Chaterjee, Fallguni AroraIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):489-489 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Taru Garg Damini Verma Anjali Sahu Priti Chaterjee Fallguni Arora Source Type: research
Sarcoidosis masquerading as hair-dye induced allergic contact dermatitis
Gopikrishnan Anjaneyan, Nandhetha G Sreenivaasan, Lekshmi Sajini, CB Mithun, Asmita A MehtaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):489-489 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gopikrishnan Anjaneyan Nandhetha G Sreenivaasan Lekshmi Sajini CB Mithun Asmita A Mehta Source Type: research
Acrokeratosis verruciformis of hopf: A series of 3 cases with clinical, histopathological and dermoscopic features
Eeshaan Ranjan, Sunmeet Sandhu, Ajay S SharmaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):489-489 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Eeshaan Ranjan Sunmeet Sandhu Ajay S Sharma Source Type: research
Cutaneous inflammatory pseudotumour of the face; does this almost forgotten disease concept still exist ?
Hitomi Matsuzaki, Ikuko Hirai, Kana Tamura, Ayumi Yamanishi, Mai Wada, Yuhei Kawashima, Akiko Tanikawa, Keiji TaneseIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(4):489-489 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - August 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hitomi Matsuzaki Ikuko Hirai Kana Tamura Ayumi Yamanishi Mai Wada Yuhei Kawashima Akiko Tanikawa Keiji Tanese Source Type: research
