Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Papulosquamous Skin Disorders in a Tertiary Health‑care Center | Chapter 3 | New Visions in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 6

 

Background: Skin is the largest organ of the body. Papulosquamous skin disorders are a group of heterogenous dermatoses with distinct histo- morphological features and of uncertain etiology. The characteristic primary lesion is a papule, usually erythematous, that has a variable amount of scaling on the surface. The commonest papulosquamous dermatoses are psoriasis, lichen planus and pityriasis rosea. Because all papulosquamous disorders are characterised by scaling papules, clinical confusion may result during their diagnosis.

Aim: The Study aims to evaluate histomorphological findings in various papulosquamous skin disorders encountered at RIMS, Imphal.

Materials and Methods: Skin biopsies of clinically diagnosed papulosquamous skin disorders along with their relevant clinical data received during a period of two years from September 2017 to August 2019 were included in the study. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination using hematoxylin and eosin stain.

Results: A total of 115 papulosquamous skin disorders were studied with 75 cases of psoriasis (11 to 80 years), 36 cases lichen planus (2 to 70 years) and 4 cases pityriasis rosea. Age ranges from 2 to 80 years. Most cases were seen in the age group of 31 to 50(70.6%) with a mean age of 39.18 years. Both genders were almost equally affected with a male: female ratio of 1.13:1. A comperative analysis of the clinical with histopathological diagnosis of these papulosquamous skin lesions revealed a positive co-relation in 76(66.08%) cases and a negative co-relation in 39(33.9%) cases.

Conclusion: It is crucial to identify the type of papulosquamous lesion to determine the appropriate treatment due to the varied clinical presentation and histopathological patterns of the disorder.

Author(s) Details:

Rachel Shimray,
Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Namibia, Namibia.

Sharmila Laishram
Department of Pathology, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.

Gayatri Devi Pukhrambam
Department of Pathology, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.


Khagokpam Ambala Devi
Department of Pathology, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.


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Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Inversus: A Case Series | Chapter 01 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 7

 Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus (LPPI) is a rare lichen planus pigmentosus inversus (LPPI) form that develops in the flexuaral and intertriginous areas as brown macules, papules, or reticulated hyperpigmentation. The lesions are usually asymptomatic. Mucosae, scalp, and palmoplantar areas are unaffected by the condition. LPPI differential diagnoses include ashy dermatosis, mycosis fungoides, occupational dermatoses, and drug-induced dermatoses. There is no specific treatment available for LPPI. This unique LPP variant should be noted by dermatologists. As far as we know, there have been 27 cases reported all over the world. In this study, we'd like to present four more cases of this unique sickness in Arabic patients, as well as a review of the literature.

Author(S) Details

Iqbal A. Bukhari
Dermatology Department, College of Medicine, University of Dammam and King, Fahd Hospital of the University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Fatmah Al Bader
Dermatology Department, College of Medicine, University of Dammam and King, Fahd Hospital of the University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Abdulaziz Al Zahrani
Internal Medicine Department, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia.

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Association of Systemic Drugs in Oral Lichenoid Reaction | Chapter 3 | Trends in Pharmaceutical Research and Development Vol. 6

Reactions attributable to the use of some medications and dental restorative products are oral lichenoid reactions (OLRs). OLRs result in the production of red and white oral cavity lesions with or without oral mucosal burning sensations. Clinically similar to oral lichen planus lesions, these lesions therefore support the patient in reliving the symptoms by differentiation and treatment of OLRs.

Author (s) Details

Dr. S. R. Ashwinirani
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, School of Dental Sciences, KIMSDU, Karad, Maharashtra State, Pin: 415110, India.

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