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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) being a hemato¬logic disorder is characterized by reduced count of circulating platelets. The clinical presentation of ITP manifest with petechiae, purpura, gingival bleeding and other manifestations which include Gatrointestinal bleeding , petechial spots over the skin and intracranial hemorrhage in fatal conditions. These may be acute or chronic bleeding with mild to severe symptoms. As a dental professional one must aim at arresting the bleeding from oral cavity and to proceed with further treatment along with physician. Delaying the diagnosis may worsen the condition of ITP. We present a case report on ITP and an update on treatment modalities of ITP.

Genodermatoses are inherited dermatological disorders associated with the structure and functions of skin and its appendages. Several genodermatoses presenting with multisystem involvement lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Dermatological diseases, besides including the skin and its supplements may also involve the oral cavity, which deserves special attention considering that they may be the only presenting sign of these disorders. The important aspect to be noted about these disorders is the rarity of the conditions and lack of awareness among the population which are the major drawbacks in the early diagnosis and prompt management of these diseases. This review intends to outline various genodermatoses with their characteristic oral manifestations. Oral genodermatosesKavya, et al.