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Xeroderma, also known as Dry skin, xerosis cutis, or asteatosis, is a prevalent condition resulting from inadequate hydrolipids in the skin.It manifests as roughness, tightness, scaling, and flaking, often leading to pruritus, excoriations, and an increased risk of infections. The condition may lead to pruritus, resulting in excoriations and an...
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Stepwise Approach of Dengue Case ManagementPatients Group A: These are patients who are dengue patients without warning sign and they may be sent home. These patients are able to tolerate adequate volumes of oral fluids, pass urine at least once every six hours. Patients Group B: These include patients with warning signs. These are patients wh...

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Cracked heels, or heel fissures, are caused by dry, thickened skin around the heels, often resulting in discomfort, pain, and potential complications like infections or cellulitis.Common in elderly individuals, diabetics, and those with prolonged weight-bearing activities, contributing factors include dry skin, improper footwear, medical condit...
The British Journal of Dermatology: Published: 16 September 2024Retinoids, widely used in dermatology for treating acne and various skin conditions, have raised concerns regarding potential side effects, particularly sexual dysfunction. Although retinoids are effective in managing skin conditions, their association with sexual dysfunction is b...
Archives of Dermatological Research: Published: August 2024Vitiligo, an autoimmune condition characterized by depigmented skin patches due to the loss of functional melanocytes, has been linked to dysregulation in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, particularly in IFN-g signaling. The use of JAK inhibitors, such as ruxolitinib cream, a JAK1 and JA...

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The 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines were developed by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Guidelines Committee based on evidence criteria to be used globally. RemoveIn addition to BP control, the therapeutic strategy should include lifestyle changes, body weight control and the effective treatment of the other risk fac...
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) issued updated clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), an infection of the lung parenchyma that occurs in persons outside of a hospital setting, is associated with high morbidity and mortality.&nb...

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AGA Gastroenterology Journal: Published on November, 2022In adults, obesity-related complications, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer (eg, colorectal cancer), have also increased, contributing to high morbidit...
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder involving troublesome symptoms associated with persistent reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. Symptoms include heartburn, cough, epigastric pain, vomiting, and regurgitation.GERD is proposed to have 5 distinct presentations—nonerosive GERD (NERD), erosive esophagitis (EE), functio...
Mycoses Journal: Published on April 2021Dermatomycoses of zoophilic origin, especially those caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes, often pose considerable therapeutic problems. This is reflected in the growing number of strains of this species with resistance to terbinafine caused by a mutation in the squalene epoxidase (SQLE) gene. TAKE HOME...