Publications

Publications

“The Unfair Drive to be Fair” - Psychosocial Aspects and Implications of the Use of Skin Lightening Agents

The quest to be fair is not a concept of the new world. For centuries untold, having a lighter skin tone has been considered as a trait of beauty

Hair Transplantation Surgery Versus Other Modalities of Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common type of baldness and its incidence has increased over the past

Cosmetic Presentations and Challenges of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Its Collaborative Management

In recent times, there has been a huge surge in the demand for cosmetology. However, not every patient is an ideal candidate for cosmetic interventions,

Cutaneous manifestations in neonates: A 1‑year cross‑sectional study in a tertiary care hospital

Skin lesions in neonatal period range from transient self‑limiting conditions to serious dermatoses requiring specific

Use of face masks in dermatology department during the COVID-19 outbreak

The novel corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which began in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, has quickly spread throughout the world to reach pandemic proportions.

A brief review of Dernatitis Artefacta and Management Strategies for physicians

Dermatitis artefacta, an enigmatic entity with often bizarre and widely variable presentations, can be a challenge to diagnose and treat.

Low-level laser therapy and narrative review of other treatment modalities in androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also termed as androgenic alopecia or common baldness, is a condition where there is androgen

Where do we stand as dermatologists in combat with COVID-19

The novel corona virus disease (COVID-19 due to SARS-CoV-2) which began in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, quickly spread to involve the rest of the world within a span of few weeks. Hygiene measures are of paramount importance to combat transmission of COVID-19 including social distancing,

Thinking outside the box in COVID-19 era—Application of modified aerosol box in dermatology

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since its origin in Wuhan, China in late December 2019 has rapidly spread to infect a large proportion of the world population, over a span of few months.

Biologics and Small Molecules in the Treatment of COVID-19

The novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus belonging to the betacorona virus family.1 The highly infectious nature of the disease, ability to spread through asymptomatic carriers, as well as the lack of a vaccine, have led to its uncontrolled spread worldwide since its inception in Wuhan

Antihistamines in Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a polygenic, interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-23 driven chronic relapsing inflammatory multisystem disease caused by a complex interplay of endogeneous and environmental factors resulting in accelerated epidermal proliferation.1 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), psoriasis is considered a serious

Virtual Conferences of dermatology during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In order to contain the spread of novel corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), most governments have put travel restrictions into place.1,2 Social distancing was advocated and all public gatherings were banned. 3,4 This included cancellation/postponement of