The genetically determined progressive process that causes a gradual conversion of terminal hair into vellus hair is known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA). AGA male pattern baldness is very common among male medical students whose self-image is severely deteriorated by AGA and this affects the quality of their professional career. Hence, the assessment of the association of depression, loneliness, and internet addiction levels of male Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students with AGA male pattern baldness is essential to improving academic and professional performance.

Background Seborrheic dermatitis is the most common, chronic inflammatory skin condition which is confined to the scalp, nasolabial folds, and regions rich in sebaceous glands for which no definitive cause has been found. Although the disease is more common, the comorbidities associated with it have not been studied in detail. This study aims to assess the prevalence of seborrheic dermatitis and its associated cutaneous and systemic comorbidities in adolescent and adult patients. Methodology This cross-sectional study was performed among 451 adolescent and adult female patients who visited the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy of R. Laxminarayanappa Jalappa Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar. Patients having symptoms such as scaly patches, inflamed skin, and stubborn dandruff were diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis and included in the study. A detailed history was collected for assessing other cutaneous disorders. Results Out of the 451 female participants, 87% belonged to the age group of 21-30 years, with 60.9% having cutaneous and 28.3% having systemic comorbidities. Acne (13.3%) and diabetes mellitus (13.1%) were the most common cutaneous and systemic associated comorbidities, respectively. Conclusions Comorbidities of seborrheic dermatitis were more commonly seen in adult female patients, Some of the common cutaneous comorbidities were acne, alopecia areata, and folliculitis. Systemic comorbidities included diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. However, all of these comorbidities were not statistically significant.

Syphilis is one of the oldest disease known to humans. Its history is as old as history of humans. Syphilis affects sexually active people, who are in productive age (15 – 65 years). The norm across all societies in the world is to get married after attaining sexual maturity for obtaining sexual satisfaction and procreation. Further, “Monogamy and Monoandry” is the recommended and widespread practice in the present world. If humans ignore the golden rule of monogamy and monoandry and indulge in indiscriminate and unprotected sex, they will suffer from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Syphilis is the commonest STD, has troubled humans since ages. The history of syphilis is mysterious, if we search the literature regarding the origin of syphilis, three important theories are mentioned. They are 1) Columbus theory, 2) Hudson theory, and 3) European universal theory. Keywords: Syphilis, STDs, Columbus theory, Hudson theory, European universal theory