<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> To describe the clinico epidemiologic profile and dermoscopic findings in children with alopecia areata (AA) and correlate the dermoscopic findings with stage and severity.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The present study was performed over a period of six months, from July 2020 to December 2020 in a tertiary care hospital where 50 clinically diagnosed children ≤15 years with AA were enrolled. A thorough clinical examination followed by dermoscopy was performed. The results were tabulated and then analyzed statistically.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of presentation was 9.74 years. The most common site involved was scalp and the most common dermoscopic findings were yellow dots (25/50, 50%), short vellus hair (22/50, 44%), black dots (21/50, 42%), exclamation mark hair (15/50, 30%) and broken hair (11/50, 22%).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> No significant associations was found between dermoscopic findings and severity or stage of childhood alopecia areata. There was a significant correlation of alopecia areata severity with nail findings in children with alopecia areata.</p>

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Prolonged and uninterrupted use of topical corticosteroids on face is globally prevalant and this misuse has reached monstrous proportion in India. The topical corticosteroid abuse leads to various local adverse effects on face which are difficult to treat. The aim of this study was to ascertain the magnitude, demographics, cause and adverse effects of TC abuse on the face in the dermatology out-patient department.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 100 patients with history of topical corticosteroid abuse on face for a minimum period of one month were enrolled in this study.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In our study, majority of the patients were females (76%) and the most common age group was 21-30 years with 49% patients. The duration of application was &lt;6 months (45%) in majority of patients. Most common topical corticosteroids abused were betamethasone valerate in 49% and clobetasol propionate in 40% cases.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Topical corticosteroid abuse on face is quite common with varied presentation. There is need to take urgent remedial steps and increase awareness about this problem in general population.

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical and histopathological features of oral pemphigus vulgaris<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A prospective study of 35 cases of oral pemphigus vulgaris, over a period of 2.5 years from June 2014 to December 2016 in the Department of Dermatology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar was designed. Complete history and detailed mucocutaneous examination was done. Punch biopsy was performed from the oral mucosa and skin lesions (if present). Specimen was sent for histopathological examination and results analysed.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 35 patients, 17 (48.57%) were males and 18 (51.42%) were females. Male to female ratio was 1:1.1. The majority of the patients (12, 34.29%) were in the 40-49 year age group. Multiple sites were involved in all patients with bilateral buccal mucosa being involved in all the cases, followed by tongue (30, 85.71%). Histopathological examination showed presence of suprabasal split and acantholytic cells in all cases<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span>Oral ulcers are a presenting feature of pemphigus vulgaris which commonly precede the skin lesions. Histopathological examination enables early diagnosis of the disease which leads to prompt treatment and decreased morbidity</span><span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>

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