A 37-year-old Caucasian male, HIV-infected (CDC A2) in 2012 and on antiretroviral therapy, presented for a follow-up visit. On physical examination, a barely discernible light-colored macular rash was observed on the trunk, not involving the palms and soles. However, clear maculo-papular lesions were present over the proximal volar aspect of both forearms. Furthermore, well-demarked purplish, o...

BACKGROUND Chronic arsenic poisoning is an important public health problem and most notable in West Bengal and Bangladesh. In this study different systemic manifestations in chronic arsenic poisoning were evaluated. METHODS A nonrandomized, controlled, cross-sectional, observational study was carried out in Arsenic Clinic, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, Wes...

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 infection are fever and cough; but may cause respiratory, enteric, hepatic, nephrotic, neurological, skin involvement. Onychomadesis is the proximal separation nail plate from matrix due to a temporary cessation growth. Numerous studies about cutaneous manifestations were reported; however findings nails limited. This paper reported case onychomadesis which ...

ment with oncocarbide and anagrelide. She was also receiving anticoagulant therapy following an episode of pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis 2 years before. Our initial differential diagnosis included an ischemic necrosis and an anticoagulant-induced hematoma. Laboratory tests showed neutrophilia and an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Other blood tests were within t...

Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) is a rare, autosomal-dominant hereditary disorder characterized by nail dysplasia and multiple osseous abnormalities. Some patients may develop renal function impairment and even end-stage renal disease. We treated a 42-year-old female patient with proteinuria who presented with a web-like structure over the antecubital fossa and hypoplastic patellae. In addition, sh...

Background: The nails of hands and feet are involved in the course of many dermatoses and some systemic diseases. They may have diagnostic or prognostic value in some diseases. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate nail lesions in patients referred to Dermatology Department of Sina Hospital in Hamadan from April 1999 to April 2000. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional des...

BACKGROUND Onychomycosis is common, accounting for up to 50% of all nail disorders. Toenail onychomycosis can cause nail deformity, embarrassment, pain and walking difficulties. Some populations, such as individuals with diabetes, are at higher risk for developing secondary complications such as infections. Treatment takes many months and therapeutic choices can increase clinical effectiveness,...

Background Several studies suggest that psoriatic nail involvement is secondary to local enthesopathy with diffusion of the inflammation nail. Objectives We aimed compare parameters clinically normal unit in patients affected by arthritis (PsA) healthy matched controls (HC) using ultrasonography. Methods This was a cross-sectional study including PsA and HC. Tender joint count (TJC) (0–68) swol...