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In this report, authors detail the successful use of topical ivermectin in a biopsy proven LMDF, wherein parts of demodex mites were found in multiple hair follicles.

Treatent of LMDF ( lupus miliaris disseminatus facei) can be a challenge in itself ...

Similarly, serum levels of IL-17A were significantly augmented in all ichthyosis subtypes, with ARCI showing the highest increase.

The study found a significant upregulation of IL-17A and IL-23 in all patients, particularly autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI), X-linked recessive ichthyosis (XLRI), and Netherton syndrome (NS) subtypes.

Study from PGI Chandigarh... Link- ijdvl.com/patients-with-…

Severity of pigmentation was predicted by disease duration (p=0.002) and baseline CLASI erythema sub-score (p<0.001).

Disease duration (p=0.001) and baseline cutaneous lupus erythematosus disease area and severity index (CLASI) scale/hypertrophy sub-score (p=0.016) determined scarring severity.

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In this review, authors discuss practical aspects like ideal site of biopsy for DIF, transport media with a flowchart for diagnostic approach to AIBD

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Sivakumar A, Arora K, Kumar S. Ultraviolet dermoscopy of cutaneous larva migrans. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2026;92:309-10. doi: 10.25259/IJDVL_1835_2024 In this article, authors demonstrated the utility of polarised as well as UV dermoscopy in cutaneous larva migrans.

Although easily available with inexpensive preparation and storage techniques, it is underutilised due to a lack of experience in many centres.

Amniotic Membrane Grafting step-by-step, with images. Link- ijdvl.com/amniotic-membr…

Feeder nerve in leprosy can be confused as enlarged neck vein! Link- ijdvl.com/feeder-nerve-i…

Soft clues to differentiate granulomatous facial skin lesions from the clinical mimics- A lip swelling or a large plaque (> 5cm) was more likely to be a granulomatous disease, while the presence of a plaque with follicular plugging may indicate a non-granulomatous skin lesion.

Follicular plugging was seen more common in the non-granulomatous lesions (20% vs 0, p=0.019). Lip involvement was more common in the granulomatous group (45% vs. 0, p=0.005), while nose involvement was more common in the non-granulomatous group (50% vs. 18%, p=0.042).