Heck's disease is characterized by multiple, asymptomatic, soft papules on the oral mucosa, lips, and occasionally skin, commonly linked to Human papillomavirus HPV-13 and HPV-32. This report describes a case of a boy with coexisting Heck's disease and Epidermodysplasia Verrucifo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1153
Aims: To report successful management of a chronic ulcerative facial scar following ablative laser therapy using multimodal regenerative treatment combining photobiomodulation and fractional laser. Presentation of Case: A 29-year-old female presented with a 3 cm ulcerative scar o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1152
Singireddy Dattakshaya, Singuluri Monica, Kollipara Lakshmi Srivalli, Kattepogu Hansitha, Banavath Durga Bhavani, Tata Leela Ram Gopal & Devara Gowri Priya·Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science·2026
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD), a rare autoimmune blistering disorder, causes the accumulation of immunoglobulin A (IgA) throughout the basement membrane zone. Because it can affect both adults and children and sometimes mimics other vesiculobullous disorders, diagnosing th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1151
Background/Aim: Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are often used as the first line of treatment for seizure control in children with epilepsy. The management of epilepsy can be significantly hampered by an adverse drug reaction, which is a risk factor for poor drug adherence. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1150
Background: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that affects a significant number of people worldwide, characterized by sudden and unpredictable hair loss in specific areas of the scalp or body. Among its clinical variants is reticular alopecia areata, a reticulated or netw...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1149
Fatimata Keita, Mariame Touré, Fatoumata Biro Diallo, Moussa Savané, Mamadou Djouldé Kanté, Yanel Sètondji DJIDONOU, Boh Fanta Diané, Mamadou Thierno Tounkara, Mohamed Maciré Soumah, Moussa Keita & Mohamed Cissé·Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science·2026
Introduction: Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) is a strictly human virus (human herpesvirus 3) belonging to the Herpesviridae family and is responsible for chickenpox and herpes zoster. As varicella represents the primary infection, the incidence and severity of herpes zoster increas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1148
Mbanefo Chukwuewenite Uyanwune, Ifunanya Chinasa Uyanwune, Aisha Sokunbi, Onyedikachi Daniel Onwukwe, Christiana Komeno Akpowowo, Chukwudi Joseph Alex, Chukwuemeka Chidindu Njoku, Stephen I. Okogu, Henry Eziefule Nwankwo & Michael Chukwuemeka Okonkwo·Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science·2026
Background: Albinism is a genetic condition that leads to a lack of pigmentation in the hair, skin, and eyes, causing vulnerability to the sun. This condition affects people worldwide, regardless of gender or ethnicity. With the highest prevalence of Albinism in the world, Nigeri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1147
Cutaneous hypersensitivity vasculitis (CHV) is a small-vessel inflammatory condition often triggered by medications. Although antibiotics are common culprits, Cefixime, a third-generation cephalosporin, is rarely associated with CHV. This case report is of a 46-year-old male who...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1146
Kaposi's sarcoma is a neoplasm associated with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), which commonly affects HIV-positive patients due to their immunosuppression. Since the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy, its incidence has decreased significantly. This therapy is the co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1145
Objective: The present study evaluates dermatologists’ perspectives and treatment preferences on the use of calamine lotion and its combination in the management of various dermatological conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice in India. Methodology: The cross-sectio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1144