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Fungal infections of the central nervous system: The clinical syndromes
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Fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are being increasingly diagnosed. Two main factors contribute to this steady increase of fungal infections, namely the widespread use of antibacterial agents and a rapid increase in the numbers of the immunocompromised population.face=+Superscript; [1],[2]face=-Superscript; Modern therapeutic modalities such as cancer chemotherapy and organ transplantation have greatly increased the immunocompromised population who are at a risk of inva...
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Infiltrated plaques on the face and back
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; A 31 year-old woman, previously healthy, presented a four-month history of enlarging plaques on the face and back without any constitutional complaints. She referred to one unprotected heterosexual contact but denied any past history of sexually transmitted infections. Physical examination revealed
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Multiple dermatofibromas on face treated with carbon dioxide laser
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; Sir, Dermatofibroma is a benign tumor which is a generally a single round or ovoid papule or nodule about 0.5 mm to 1 cm in diameter, is reddish brown, sometimes with a yellowish hue. The commonest sites include thighs, legs or arms and affection of face is rare. We came across an unusual case of
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Skin-colored papules on the face
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; A 39-year-old male agriculturist presented with progressive development of multiple asymptomatic papules on the face, chest and back of 1-year duration. There was no history of drug intake or application of topical corticosteroids on the face. A review of systems, as well as family history, was
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Periorbital melanosis is an extension of pigmentary demarcation line-F on face
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; Introduction Periorbital melanosis (POM) is an ill-defined entity and is a common cosmetic concern. It is popularly known as "dark circles"face=+Superscript; [1]face=-Superscript; and has also been referred to as "infraorbital skin discoloration,"face=+Superscript; [2]face=-Superscript;
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Cutaneous sporotrichosis of face: Polymorphism and reactivation after intralesional triamcinolone
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
; Introduction Sporotrichosis is a chronic granulomatous subcutaneous infection caused by a the rapidly growing dimorphic, saprophytic and geophilic fungus; face=+Italic; Sporothrix schenckii.face=-Italic; It commonly presents as lymphocutaneous or fixed cutaneous lesions depending upon the status of
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