Hereditary and Acquired Icthyosis Vulgaris
Background: The term ichthyosis is derived from the ancient Greek root ichthys, meaning fish. Hereditary ichthyosis vulgaris is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder first evident […]
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Dermatology
Acne- a disfiguring skin problem
A common skin problem of adolescence. Acne often disfigures and scar the skin to an extent that may cause depression and low self-confidence among people. […]
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Basic Terminologies in Dermatology
Description of Primary Skin Lesions Macule: A flat, colored lesion, <2 cm in diameter, not raised above the surface of the surrounding skin. A “freckle,” […]
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Vitamin B3- Niacin Deficiency and Pellagra
Overview of Metabolism- Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are covered under genre Niacin of which Nicotinamide is essential part of NAD and NADP. NAD and NADP […]
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Penicillin Anaphylaxis : A Dreaded Drug Reaction
Penicillin or Beta lactam antibiotics are commonly associated with drug reactions which are immunologically mediated reactions. Why does penicillin anaphylaxis occur? The core structure Beta […]
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Psoriasis : Autoimmune disease of Skin
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, autoimmune disease involving keratinocyte proliferation along with inflammation and angiogenesis. It is sometimes associated with arthritis, myopathy, enteropathy, spondiolytic joint […]
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PEMPHIGOIDS: disorder characterized by the eruption of multiple , tense bullae either over an erythematous or normal skin in an elderly patient. Age Old: ( […]
Read MorePemphigus Vulgaris : A Vesiculobullous Disease
Overview: Derieved : Greek word pemphix meaning bubble. Named by Wichman in 1791. Pemphigus refers to a group of autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin […]
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