Introduction Hidrocystomas are classified into two main types: apocrine and eccrine. Apocrine hidrocystomas originate from the apocrine secretory coil and are often described as well-defined, dome-shaped nodules with a bluish hue. They typically occur near the eyelid margins but can also appear in other facial regions. Unlike eccrine hidrocystomas,

Introduction: Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigment, resulting in white or lighter patches on various parts of the body. These areas are known as macules if smaller than 1 centimetre and patches if larger. Vitiligo occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks melanocytes—the cells responsible for produ

This is a skin lesion image of a 50-year-old woman. There was several days to weeks of fever. According to her complaint, it was an abrupt onset of painful erythematous plaques or nodules in sun exposed areas of body. The lesions were transparent, vesicle-like appearance because of the pronounced edema in the upper dermis. Some lesions were morphol

A 14-month-old boy presented with intermittent low-grade fever of 2 days duration associated with a rash, swelling of the left leg, and an inability to bear weight. The mother stated that the patient had a runny nose and a mild cough 1 week prior. There was no diarrhea, change in behavior, toxic ingestion, medication use, or any recent vaccinations

Acne doesn't look the same on every skin type—and neither does the scarring it leaves behind. In this expert-led interview, Dr. Poonam Naphade, renowned Dermatologist from Pune, Maharashtra, dives deep into the nuances of treating acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) across diverse skin tones. From tailored treatment protocols to avoi

Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disease affecting 10–20% of children and 2–10% of adults globally (1). It is characterized by pruritus, xerosis, and eczematous lesions, with onset influenced by genetic and environmental factors (2). Diagnosis is challenging due to the heterogeneity of clinical presentat

41-year-old male complaints of redness and pain in his left eye for 3 days. He had moderate-grade, insidious onset fever which was relieved by taking antipyretics for last 5 days. He experienced a perioral burning sensation with the eruption of a cluster of small vesicular lesions in and around his lips. He gave a history of similar lesions in the

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions encountered in clinical practice. While often associated with adolescence, it can affect individuals across a wide age range and significantly impact psychosocial well-being (1). This article provides a structured overview of the pathophysiology, clinical spectrum, and evidence-based

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) burden is mainly due to ischemic heart disease (nearly half) and cerebrovascular disease (over one-third), with the rest linked to hypertension, inflammation, and rheumatic heart disease (1). According to World Health Organization (WHO) projections, 75% of the global CVDs burden occurs in low & middle-income countries