http://www.ijdvl.com/currentissue.asp Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2013 - 79(3) Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology Medknow Publications0378-6323 Arshdeep Dipankar De Editorial Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):279-287doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110748 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110748 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/279/110748 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/279/110748793 279 287 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/279/110748 Arshdeep , Dipankar De

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):279-287

]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/279/110748 Swaroop Kumar Sahu Kariyarath C Premarajan Gautam Roy Ganesh Kumar Viewpoint Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):288-290doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110751 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110751 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/288/110751 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/288/110751793 288 290 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/288/110751 Swaroop Kumar Sahu, Kariyarath C Premarajan, Gautam Roy, Ganesh Kumar

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):288-290

]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/288/110751 Rashmi Kumari Devinder Mohan Thappa Review Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):291-299doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110753 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110753 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/291/110753 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/291/110753793 291 299 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/291/110753 Rashmi Kumari, Devinder Mohan Thappa

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):291-299

There is increasing evidence in support of the interplay of growth hormone (GH), insulin, and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) signaling during puberty, which have a causal role in pathogenesis of acne by influencing adrenal and gonadal androgen metabolism. Milk consumption and hyperglycemic diets can induce insulin and IGF-1-mediated PI3K ⁄ Akt-activation inducing sebaceous lipogenesis, sebocyte, and keratinocyte proliferation, which can aggravate acne. Occurence of acne as part of various syndromes also provides evidence in favor of correlation between IGF-1 and acne.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/291/110753 Reena Rai Karthika Natarajan Review Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):300-309doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110755 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110755 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/300/110755 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/300/110755793 300 309 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/300/110755 Reena Rai, Karthika Natarajan

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):300-309

Medical treatments for acne vulgaris include a variety of topical and oral medications. Poor compliance, lack of durable remission, and potential side effects are common drawbacks to these treatments. Therefore, there is a growing demand for a fast, safe, and side-effect-free novel therapy. Acne often improves after exposure to sunlight, and this has led to the development of laser and other light therapies resulting in the overall ease of treatment, with minimal adverse effects. A variety of light and laser devices has been used for the treatment of acne, including the potassium titanyl phosphate laser, the 585- and 595-nm pulsed dye lasers, the 1450-nm diode laser, radiofrequency devices, intense pulsed light sources, and photodynamic therapy using 5-aminolevulinic acid and indocyanine green. These devices are thought to target the underlying pathogenic factors such as propionibacterium acnes colonization, increased sebaceous gland activity, and the cutaneous inflammatory response. In this article, we review the current status of light- and laser-based treatment of acne.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/300/110755 Nina Madnani Kaleem Khan Phulrenu Chauhan Girish Parmar Review Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):310-321doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110759 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110759 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/310/110759 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/310/110759793 310 321 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/310/110759 Nina Madnani, Kaleem Khan, Phulrenu Chauhan, Girish Parmar

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):310-321

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a "multispeciality" disorder suspected in patients with irregular menses and clinical signs of hyperandrogenism such as acne, seborrhoea, hirsutism, irregular menses, infertility, and alopecia. Recently, PCOS has been associated with the metabolic syndrome. Patients may develop obesity, insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, Type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemias, hypertension, non-alcoholic liver disease, and obstructive sleep apnoea. Good clinical examination with hematological and radiological investigations is required for clinical evaluation. Management is a combined effort involving a dermatologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist, and nutritionist. Morbidity in addition includes a low "self image" and poor quality of life. Long term medications and lifestyle changes are essential for a successful outcome. This article focuses on understanding the normal and abnormal endocrine functions involved in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Proper diagnosis and management of the patient is discussed.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/310/110759 Chembolli Lakshmi Review Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):322-337doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110765 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110765 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/322/110765 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/322/110765793 322 337 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/322/110765 Chembolli Lakshmi

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):322-337

Underlying hormone imbalances may render acne unresponsive to conventional therapy. Relevant investigations followed by initiation of hormonal therapy in combination with regular anti-acne therapy may be necessary if signs of hyperandrogenism are present. In addition to other factors, androgen-stimulated sebum production plays an important role in the pathophysiology of acne in women. Sebum production is also regulated by other hormones, including estrogens, growth hormone, insulin, insulin-like growth factor-1, glucocorticoids, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and melanocortins. Hormonal therapy may also be beneficial in female acne patients with normal serum androgen levels. An understanding of the sebaceous gland and the hormonal influences in the pathogenesis of acne would be essential for optimizing hormonal therapy. Sebocytes form the sebaceous gland. Human sebocytes express a multitude of receptors, including receptors for peptide hormones, neurotransmitters and the receptors for steroid and thyroid hormones. Various hormones and mediators acting through the sebocyte receptors play a role in the orchestration of pathogenetic lesions of acne. Thus, the goal of hormonal treatment is a reduction in sebum production. This review shall focus on hormonal influences in the elicitation of acne via the sebocyte receptors, pathways of cutaneous androgen metabolism, various clinical scenarios and syndromes associated with acne, and the available therapeutic armamentarium of hormones and drugs having hormone-like actions in the treatment of acne.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/322/110765 Bhushan Madke Bhavana Doshi Uday Khopkar Atul Dongre Symposium Dermatopathology Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):338-348doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110769 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110769 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/338/110769 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/338/110769793 338 348 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/338/110769 Bhushan Madke, Bhavana Doshi, Uday Khopkar, Atul Dongre

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):338-348

Dermatopathology involves study of the microscopic morphology of skin sections. It mirrors pathophysiologic changes occurring at the microscopic level in the skin and its appendages. Sometimes, we come across certain morphologic features that bear a close resemblance to our physical world. These close resemblances are referred to as "appearances" in parlance to dermatopathology. Sometimes, these "appearances" are unique to a certain skin disorder and thus help us to clinch to a definitive diagnosis (e.g., "tadpole" appearance in syringoma). However, frequently, these appearances are encountered in many other skin conditions and can be therefore be misleading. In this paper, we attempt to enlist such "appearances" commonly found in the dermatopathologic literature and also enumerate their differential diagnoses.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/338/110769 Rajiv Joshi Symposium Dermatopathology Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):349-359doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110780 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110780 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/349/110780 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/349/110780793 349 359 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/349/110780 Rajiv Joshi

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):349-359

Interface dermatitis includes diseases in which the primary pathology involves the dermo-epidermal junction. The salient histological findings include basal cell vacuolization, apoptotic keratinocytes (colloid or Civatte bodies), and obscuring of the dermo-epidermal junction by inflammatory cells. Secondary changes of the epidermis and papillary dermis along with type, distribution and density of inflammatory cells are used for the differential diagnoses of the various diseases that exhibit interface changes. Lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, lichen planus, graft versus host disease, erythema multiforme, fixed drug eruptions, lichen striatus, and pityriasis lichenoides are considered major interface diseases. Several other diseases (inflammatory, infective, and neoplastic) may show interface changes.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/349/110780 Avninder Singh V Ramesh Symposium Dermatopathology Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):360-366doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110795 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110795 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/360/110795 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/360/110795793 360 366 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/360/110795 Avninder Singh, V Ramesh

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):360-366

Leprosy, cutaneous leishmaniasis, and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis are common infectious diseases, the latter two being seen mainly in endemic areas. With increased migration within the country, these diseases are now frequently being seen in major cities. This brief review article focused mainly on histopathology will be useful for the dermatologists and pathologists to be familiar with the basic histopathology of these lesions.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/360/110795 Anisha B Patel Raj Kubba Asha Kubba Symposium Dermatopathology Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):367-375doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110798 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110798 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/367/110798 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/367/110798793 367 375 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/367/110798 Anisha B Patel, Raj Kubba, Asha Kubba

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):367-375

Acquired pigmentary disorders are group of heterogenous entities that share single, most significant, clinical feature, that is, dyspigmentation. Asians and Indians, in particular, are mostly affected. Although the classic morphologies and common treatment options of these conditions have been reviewed in the global dermatology literature, the value of histpathological evaluation has not been thoroughly explored. The importance of accurate diagnosis is emphasized here as the underlying diseases have varying etiologies that need to be addressed in order to effectively treat the dyspigmentation. In this review, we describe and discuss the utility of histology in the diagnostic work of hyperpigmentary disorders, and how, in many cases, it can lead to targeted and more effective therapy. We focus on the most common acquired pigmentary disorders seen in Indian patients as well as a few uncommon diseases with distinctive histological traits. Facial melanoses, including mimickers of melasma, are thoroughly explored. These diseases include lichen planus pigmentosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, drug-induced melanoses, hyperpigmentation due to exogenous substances, acanthosis nigricans, and macular amyloidosis.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/367/110798 Anisha B Patel Raj Kubba Asha Kubba Symposium Dermatopathology Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):376-382doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110800 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110800 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/376/110800 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/376/110800793 376 382 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/376/110800 Anisha B Patel, Raj Kubba, Asha Kubba

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):376-382

Acquired hypopigmentary disorders comprise a significant group of disorders that affect Indians and Asians. The pigment disturbance in darker skin individuals can be very distressing to the patient and the family. These disorders cover a wide array of pathologies including infections, autoimmune processes, lymphoproliferative disorders, and sclerosing diseases. Histological diagnosis is particularly important because treatments for these diseases are varied and specific. This review will focus on histopathological diagnosis based on clinicopathological correlation for commonly encountered disorders such as leprosy, vitiligo, lichen sclerosus, pityriasis alba (PA), and pityriasis versicolor (PV). Atypical or uncommon clinical presentation of classic diseases such as hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (HMF) and hypopigmented sarcoidosis are also included.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/376/110800 Nagesh T Subbarao Sacchidanand S Aradhya Nataraja H Veerabhadrappa Original Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):383-388doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110746 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110746 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/383/110746 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/383/110746793 383 388 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/383/110746 Nagesh T Subbarao, Sacchidanand S Aradhya, Nataraja H Veerabhadrappa

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):383-388

Background: Varicose veins and its dermatological complications like stasis dermatitis, ulcers, spontaneous bleeding are commonly seen in the dermatology clinics. Surgery has been the most often used treatment for varicose veins. Sclerotherapy refers to introduction of sclerosing solution into the varicose veins, which causes endothelial damage and subsequent fibrosis. Sclerotherapy is being practised extensively by dermatosurgeons in the west. However, there are no Indian studies which specifically evaluate the role of sclerotherapy in the management of varicose veins and its skin complications. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of sclerotherapy in managing varicose veins and its complications. Aims: To study the safety and efficacy of sclerotherapy in the treatment of varicose veins and its dermatological complications. Methods: This is a prospective study involving 50 patients with varicose veins and its dermatological complications attending the dermatology out-patient department. The study was conducted over a period of 18 months. After thorough clinical, laboratory, and radiological evaluation, the patients were treated with sclerotherapy using Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate of various concentrations depending on the vessel size. The patients were then followed up to look for disappearance of veins, healing of ulcers and eczema, and any complications.Results: Patients showed a good response to treatment with sclerotherapy. 70-80% of patients showed symptomatic improvement along with disappearance of veins and healing of eczema and ulcers. Most of the complications were minor, which resolved over a period of few weeks. Conclusion : Sclerotherapy is a simple, safe and effective procedure for the treatment of varicose veins and its dermatological complications. The procedure is particularly effective for smaller, early varicosities and also for residual veins after surgery. Hence we recommend more and more of our fellow dermatologists to take up this procedure, which can be an efficient tool to manage patients with varicose veins and its related complications.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/383/110746 Tejas K Patel Manish J Barvaliya Dineshchandra Sharma Chandrabhanu Tripathi Original Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):389-398doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110749 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110749 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/389/110749 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/389/110749793 389 398 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/389/110749 Tejas K Patel, Manish J Barvaliya, Dineshchandra Sharma, Chandrabhanu Tripathi

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):389-398

Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare severe cutaneous drug reactions. No large scale epidemiological data are available for this disorder in India. Aims: To carry out a systematic review of the published evidence of the drug-induced SJS and TEN in Indian population. Methods: Publications from 1995 to 2011 describing SJS and TEN in Indian population were searched in PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and UK PUBMED Central electronic databases. Data were collected for the causative drugs and other clinical characteristics of SJS and TEN from the selected studies.Results: From 225 references, 10 references were included as per selection criteria. The major causative drugs were antimicrobials (37.27%), anti-epileptics (35.73%) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (15.93%). Carbamazepine (18.25%), phenytoin (13.37%), fluoroquinolones (8.48%) and paracetamol (6.17%) were most commonly implicated drugs. Regional differences were observed for fluoroquinolones, sulfa drugs and carbamazepine. Total 62.96% of patients showed systemic complications. Most common complications were ocular (40.29%) and septicemia (17.65%). Higher mortality was observed for TEN as compared to SJS (odd ratio-7.19; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.62-31.92; p = 0.0023). Observed mortality is higher than expected as per SCORTEN score 3. Duration of hospital stay was significantly higher in TEN (20.6 days; 95% CI 14.4-26.8) as compared to SJS (9.7 days; 95% CI 5.8-13.6; p = 0.020). Cost of management was significantly higher in TEN (Rs. 7910; 95% CI 5672-10147; p < 0.0001) as compared to SJS (Rs 2460; 95% CI 1762-3158). No statistical data were described for steroid use in the studies included. Conclusion: Carbamazepine, phenytoin, fluoroquinolones and paracetamol were the major causative drugs. TEN is showing higher mortality, morbidity and economic burden than SJS.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/389/110749 Laxman Besra Telanseri J Jaisankar Devinder Mohan Thappa Munisamy Malathi Rashmi Kumari Original Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):399-407doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110762 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110762 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/399/110762 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/399/110762793 399 407 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/399/110762 Laxman Besra, Telanseri J Jaisankar, Devinder Mohan Thappa, Munisamy Malathi, Rashmi Kumari

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):399-407

Background: Periorbital dermatoses are very common dermatological disorders which pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the treating dermatologist due to the similarity of symptoms in this area. Aims: To study the spectrum of periorbital dermatoses and to assess the association of systemic diseases with periorbital dermatoses. Methods: This was a hospital based descriptive study done on 250 consecutive patients irrespective of their age and sex who attended the Dermatology out patient department (OPD), with dermatological conditions pertaining to the periorbital area over a period of 2 years from October 2010 to September 2012. Results: The most common dermatological conditions seen in the periorbital region were benign and malignant skin tumors observed in 63 (25.2%) cases, followed by the disorders of pigmentation in 51 (20.4%) and eczema in 44 cases (17.6%), infections in 33 (13.2%) cases and nevoid conditions in 26 (10.4%) cases. Certain periorbital dermatoses were significantly more in females than in males in the present study like skin tags, connective tissue diseases, and periorbital melanosis (POM). Some periorbital dermatoses were significantly more common in older age group such as seborrheic keratoses, skin tags and airborne contact dermatitis whereas infections, syringomas, allergic contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis were more prevalent in younger age group. Syringomas and POM were more common in middle-aged women. Conclusions: The most common dermatological condition seen in the periorbital region in this study are benign skin tumors (keratosis and skin tags), followed by the disorders of pigmentation and eczema, infections and nevoid conditions.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/399/110762 Shikhar Ganjoo Devinder Mohan Thappa Original Article Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):408-417doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110767 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110767 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/408/110767 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/408/110767793 408 417 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/408/110767 Shikhar Ganjoo, Devinder Mohan Thappa

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):408-417

Background: Intralesional corticosteroids are the treatment of choice for adults with less than 50% of scalp area involvement with alopecia areata. The sensitivity of picking up clinical response to treatment by clinical examination is very variable and has inter individual variation. Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of alopecia areata and to use dermoscopy to identify signs of early clinical response and adverse effects. Methods: Seventy patches in 60 patients were injected with steroid at 4 weeks interval and followed up for 24 weeks. Treatment response was evaluated using regrowth scale (RGS). Heine DELTA 20; dermatoscope was used to assess disease activity, response to treatment and side effects. Results: Twenty eight patients responded early and achieved RGS of 4 within 12 weeks and 29 patients responded late and achieved RGS of 4 within 24 weeks of initiating therapy. There were 3 patients who did not achieve RGS of 4 at 24 weeks. Late and incomplete responders showed statistically significant association with family history of alopecia areata (p < 0.0001), presence of recurrent disease (p = 0.0147) and presence of nail changes (p = 0.0007). Dermoscopically, 60 patches demonstrated regrowth of new vellus hair at 4 weeks. Tapering hair disappeared maximally at 4 weeks. At 12 weeks, complete disappearance was seen in tapering hairs, broken hairs and black dots whereas for yellow dots to disappear completely in all patches it took 16 weeks. The adverse effects were observed at an earlier stage using dermoscopy than clinically. Conclusion: Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is efficacious for treatment of localized patchy alopecia areata. Dermoscopy is very useful to identify signs of early clinical response, adverse effects and markers of disease activity.]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/408/110767 Yasha Upendra Vikram K Mahajan Karaninder S Mehta Pushpinder S Chauhan Bal Chander Images in Clinical Practice Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):418-419doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110770 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110770 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/418/110770 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/418/110770793 418 419 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/418/110770 Yasha Upendra, Vikram K Mahajan, Karaninder S Mehta, Pushpinder S Chauhan, Bal Chander

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):418-419

]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/418/110770 Kabir Sardana Shikha Chugh Vijay K Garg Letter to the Editor Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):420-422doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110771 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110771 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/420/110771 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/420/110771793 420 422 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/420/110771 Kabir Sardana, Shikha Chugh, Vijay K Garg

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):420-422

]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/420/110771 Zubair Abdullah Qazi Masood Iffat Hassan Omar Kirmani Letter to the Editor Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):422-424doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110772 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110772 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/422/110772 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/422/110772793 422 424 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/422/110772 Zubair Abdullah, Qazi Masood, Iffat Hassan, Omar Kirmani

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):422-424

]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/422/110772 Hiroko Kuwabara Mai Hara Masako Yuki Yuro Shibayama Letter to the Editor Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):424-425doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110775 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110775 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/424/110775 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/424/110775793 424 425 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/424/110775 Hiroko Kuwabara, Mai Hara, Masako Yuki, Yuro Shibayama

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):424-425

]]> Fri,19 Apr 2013http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/424/110775 Shuchi Bansal Bijaylaxmi Sahoo Vijay Kumar Garg Sapna Singh Letter to the Editor Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2013 79(3):425-427doi:10.4103/0378-6323.110778 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 10.4103/0378-6323.110778 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/425/110778 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/425/110778793 425 427 http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/3/425/110778 Shuchi Bansal, Bijaylaxmi Sahoo, Vijay Kumar Garg, Sapna Singh

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