The aetiology is unknown but important contributory factors include venous hypertension, exercise and gravitational dependency [2] . Histology shows a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate of T cells centred on the superficial small blood vessels of the skin, suggesting that cell-mediated immunity plays a part [3] . There is swelling of endothelial cells and narrowing of the lumen. Extravasation ...

One hundred hospitalized diabetics were examined for the presence of cutaneous manifestations. Sixty eight of them had dermatoses associated with diabetes or its therapy. Six of them presented with skin complaints at admission. The incidence of various dermatoses was comparable with other published works except that there was a relatively high incidence of hypermelanosis (8%) and an absence of ...

Superficial inflammatory dermatoses are very common and comprise a wide, complex variety of clinical conditions. Accurate histological diagnosis, although it can sometimes be difficult to establish, is essential for clinical management. Knowledge of the microanatomy of the skin is important to recognise the variable histological patterns of inflammatory skin diseases. This article reviews the n...

Background: Dermatoses affecting the palms and soles are more common in our day-to-day practice, because they most frequently exposed to various allergens, mechanical stress infectious agents than any other parts body. Apart from diagnostic difficulties, few palmoplantar dermatoses cause great discomfort disability may also affect a persons livelihood. Aim:To study clinical features frequency o...

BACKGROUND Pruritus is a common and sometimes distressing symptom in many dermatological conditions. Response to conventional pharmaceutical agents may not be satisfactory, and adverse effects are real problems. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the short-term efficacy and adverse effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for ameliorating pruritus in patients with dermatoses. METHOD...

Background. Skin diseases among pediatric patients differ from those in adults. Epidemiological studies are scarce, and those performed in Mexican population date back thirty years. It is likely that these diseases might have changed their frequency. Material and Methods. Retrospective study in first-time patients referred to a pediatric dermatology service between January 1994 and December 200...

BACKGROUND The vulva is skin, and it is helpful to approach vulval conditions from a dermatological perspective. The vulva is affected by the same dermatoses as the rest of the skin, but modified in appearance by special influences. OBJECTIVE This article will outline an approach to the diagnosis and management of vulval dermatoses. DISCUSSION Vulval disorders present as infections, rashes ...