Basal Cell Carcinoma’s are generally harmless skin cancers and do not spread anywhere else or kill people. They can grow to a big size locally, and even destroy bone if left untreated. Therefore treatment of the cancer (with either creams/ PDT or surgery, as appropriate) is recommended. However, in rare cases like the one described […]
Cause for Rosacea: New research suggests the role of bacteria. This is quite an exciting and new research article. For years, demodex mites have been known to be associated with rosacea, though it is not known whether they are pathogenic, or just innocent bystanders. This publication suggests that bacteria present on the demodex mite, rather […]
This is an extremely promising research article on the role of Tazarotene ointment, in the treatment of nail psoriasis. It is a shame that this article is in Spanish and might not be widely read. Nail psoriasis is often very difficult to treat, though calcipotriol/ betamethasone ointment can be quite helpful. Often one has to […]
A review of applications of tea tree oil in dermatology Interesting review article that has referenced a few research papers that I wasn’t aware of, showing that tea tree oil can be helpful for would healing and skin diseases like acne and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Watch this space!! Abstract Tea tree oil (TTO) is an […]
Use of Pregabalin in the Management of Chronic Uremic Pruritus Quite an interesting article, which i am sure will be a boon to sufferers of Uremic itch (if the study data does translate into real life). Often research data does not always correlate with real life experience and therefore it would be interesting to see […]
This is an important and interesting negative study which confirms that the prognosis is poor for diffuse alopecia areata and that treatment options are limited. We do need to find a more effective therapeutic modality for this dreadful and devastating disease. Luckily for localised alopecia areata, the treatment options and prognosis are excellent. Original […]
Excellent article that highlights the common problems mother’s face while breast feeding. There is not enough counselling/ support available for breast feeding mothers around the world, to prepare them for the problems post-pregnancy. Nipple pain caused by poor infant latching technique is the commonest problem mother’s face. This is often under recognised and mother’s around […]
I have heard rave reviews about this film showcasing the plight of a vitligo sufferer. I am glad that the IJDVL has taken it upon itself to promote the film and am looking forward to the release of the English version of ‘Nital’. Director’s Note… Nital means transparent…..Crystal clear…. Nital, which literally means transparent…one […]
What a shame that such a promising treatment (infliximab) for hidradenitis, might paradoxically make facial acne worse. Not sure which is the betterof the evils i.e. acne or hidradenitis But thankfully this is a rare side effects and most patients catually have an excellent result. Article first published online: 5 SEP 2012 DOI: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01471.x © 2012 […]
Interesting new treatment option for facial warts. However, I am not sure it is any better than simple cautery which is safe and effective. More importantly it is cheap and easy to perform. We need further placebo controlled trials to evaluate this new device that the authors are promoting. Successful clearance of facial common […]