This study demonstrates that serial glycolic acid peels provide an additional effect to a topical regimen which is a modification of the time-tested Kligman's regimen for treating melasma in dark-complexioned individuals if used judiciously and under supervision. It demonstrates that superficial chemical peels are beneficial in the treatment of melasma.

A case of plasma cell mucositis is described for its rarity. A probable aetiological correlation with periodontitis is discussed. The patient showed good response to intralesional and topical steroids.

I n tropical countries, including India, acute febrile illnesses (AFIs) constitute a group of infections with similar manifestations, such as fever, malaise, body aches, chills, hepatic and renal dysfunction, and central nervous system effects. The causative agents of AFI can be bacterial (e.g., Orientia tsutsugamushi, Leptospira, and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi), parasitic (protozoans of the apicomplexa family), or viral (e.g., dengue virus [DENV], chikungunya virus [CHIKV], influenza A[H1N1] virus) (1-4). Distinguishing between the causative agents of AFIs can be difficult. In tropical climates, several AFI pathogens,

Lucio phenomenon is a peculiar reactional state associated with Lucio leprosy; both exhibit a restricted global distribution. The exact underlying pathomechanism of Lucio phenomenon, which may be fatal at times, still needs further elaboration. A case of relapse of partially treated nodular lepromatous leprosy presenting with Lucio phenomenon is reported, along with a brief review of the literature.

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