Dermatological diseases, besides involving the skin and its appendages may also involve the oral cavity. The lesions of oral cavity in dermatological disorders deserve special attention, considering that they may be the presenting clinical feature or the only sign of these disorders. Moreover, oral mucosal lesions in skin diseases can be life-threatning and also affect the quality of life in te...

Chikungunya fever is an important arthropod-borne viral disease. The re-emergence of Chikungunya fever in 2006 has drawn global attention due to its explosive onset, rapid spread, high morbidity and myriad clinical atypical manifestations. The aim of the present work was to look for atypical manifestations following CHIKV infection in southern districts of Tamilnadu during 2010 outbreak. In thi...

Mycosis fungoides (MF), a low-grade lymphoproliferative disorder, is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Typically, neoplastic T cells localize to the skin and produce patches, plaques, tumours or erythroderma. Diagnosis of MF can be difficult due to highly variable presentations and the sometimes nonspecific nature of histological findings. Molecular biology has improved the dia...

Since the mid-1970s, membrane modules became available and plasma separation techniques have gained importance. Therapeutic apheresis (TA) has been successfully introduced in a variety of autoantibody-mediated diseases. In dermatology, TA is increasingly applied as a support treatment for severe and/or refractory autoimmune bullous diseases. All autoimmune disease are characterized by autoantib...

Dermatology is regarded as especially suitable for the application of telemedicine because it relies to a large extent on visual information for diagnosis and holds promise as an alternative means of delivering care. Interest in teledermatology has come at a time when there is an increased demand for dermatological services and teledermatology has been advocated as a mode of delivery that may d...

Many skin diseases can occur in pregnant women. However, a few pruritic dermatological conditions are unique to pregnancy, including pemphigoid gestationis (PG). As PG is associated with severe morbidity for pregnant women and carries fetal risks, it is important for the clinician to quickly recognize this disease and refer it for dermatological evaluation and treatment. Herein, we review the p...

The fourth volume of DERMATOLOGY + PSYCHOSOMATICS closes with the present issue and the editors hope to present you a worthwhile selection of psychodermatological publications. The journal intends to communicate a broad spectrum of dermatological topics within a psychosocial context from different parts of the world. We think that the present issue meets our aims. The importance of psychoneuroi...

BACKGROUND Paddy farming is one of the main occupations in coastal South India. Dermatological problems in paddy field workers have not received much attention. AIM The purpose of this study was to study the dermatoses of the exposed parts of the body, viz. face, hands, and feet, in paddy field workers. METHODS Three hundred and forty-one workers were questioned and clinical findings noted....

Rosacea is a multifactorial dermatological disease that widespread throughout the world, initially manifested as cosmetic defect, and in absence of systemic topical therapy leads to change structure functions facial skin.
 Patients with rosacea often seek medical attention, these aesthetic problems impair their quality life contribute development social psychological problems. Chronic stre...

The ever-increasing interest in retaining a youthful physical appearance has facilitated the development of various minimally invasive dermatological techniques. The use of intradermal fillers can be incorporated into dermatological practices with minimal overhead costs. This strategy addresses facial volume loss and dynamic lines, which are the main features of facial aging. Moreover, intrader...