Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal (CDOAJ) - Medwin Publishers

Aim: To study the prevalence of eye injuries in leprosy and normal patients. Methods: This is an observational study conducted in 200 members, of which 100 leprosy patients were taken as cohort and 100 healthy normal individuals were taken as controls in a village Kumrudih over the period from June 2017 – June 2018. After taking consent detailed medical history was taken from each individual and clinical eye examination was done and findings were recorded. Results: Out of 100 leprosy patients 8 had trauma to eye, 20 had corneal foreign body, 20 had corneal ulcer had undergone delayed treatment as they were unaware of injuries mostly so visual outcome was worse. Out of 100 healthy controls 2 had history of trauma to eye, 6 had corneal foreign body, 4 had corneal ulcer had undergone early treatment and visual outcome was good. Conclusion: Leprosy patients are more prone to eye injuries than healthy normal individuals. So early diagnosis and early intervention prevents the poor visual ...

Vulvar dermatoses are common problems in women and they are associated with significant morbidity. Their frequency and importance are often underestimated. In a prospective study we evaluated 200 adult females presenting vulvar symptoms and determined the spectrum and frequency of vulvar dermatoses in a Libyan population. Mean age was 38 years, 90% was married and 5% was pregnant ladies. The commonest condition was vulvovaginal candidiasis (22%) followed by genital warts (19%), bacterial infections (15%) contact dermatitis (11%), lichen simplex chronicus (8%) and other conditions. This study provided important data on the spectrum of vulvar dermatoses in Libyan adult patients and to the best of our knowledge it is the first study carried out on vulvar dermatoses in Libya. Go through the below link for full article https://medwinpublishers.com/CDOAJ/CDOAJ16000168.pdf

Melasma is a commonly acquired hyper-melanotic condition characterized by brown to grey colored irregular macules and patches on sun-exposed surfaces of the skin, most commonly on the malar prominence and forehead. It is most common in females, generally of childbearing age, and especially prominent in darker skinned individuals, particularly those of Asian descent. Chronic ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, genetic factors and reproductive hormones are generally accepted to be contributing factors to this process, however the exact pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. The current gold standard in melasma treatment is lightening cream containing hydroquinone (HQ). Tretinoin can be added to increase efficacy, and the combination of both agents plus a topical corticosteroid is the most effective regimen currently available. Overuse can lead to fixed erythema and telangiectasias, acneiform eruptions and hypertrichosis. Other treatment options with minimal to moderate efficacy includ...