BACKGROUNDThe knowledge of common dermatosis will be useful for adequate treatment and care of the patients. AIMThe aim of the study is to determine the clinical pattern and comparison of topical 2% clotrimazole cream vs. 2% fusidic acid cream in the treatment of Erythrasma in our medical college. MATERIALS AND METHODSThis was a hospital-based prospective study conducted for 1 year in our medical college situated in South India. RESULTSGroin was the most common site with itching and discoloration being predominant symptoms. It was most common among females. Comorbidities associated were Diabetes mellitus and Hypothyroidism; 2% fusidic acid cream was found to be superior to 2% clotrimazole in the treatment of Erythrasma. CONCLUSIONSOur data correlates with previous hospital-based studies of Erythrasma.

BACKGROUNDNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder, and its diagnosed with a set of clinical criteria and histopathological examination of skin lesions. This study was designed to evaluate the clinical and pathologic pattern of NF1 among patients attended OPD in Chengalpattu Medical College.