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Comparative study assessing the efficacy of topical lignocaine prilocaine cream vs. lignocaine infiltration for dermatosurgical procedures

Conclusion: The results of our study showed that topical EMLA cream is a better choice of anesthesia in superficial aesthetic and dermatosurgical procedures in providing adequate analgesia.

Shangi Fu, Swathi Holla, Harrison Zhu, Sophia Fu, Kate Liu, Annie Vu, Zachrieh Alhaj, Danny Huynh, Ola Khaled Soliman, Ida Orengo

Conclusion: The wide availability of this product allows its easy use for treating common dermatological issues. However, these articles are limited by their assessment of use on non-human mammals, the short duration of trials, and unclear mechanisms of action that limit research development. Future research is needed to close these gaps before the development of Astragalus-based pharmaceuticals for dermatological conditions.

Namitha Prabhu, Kokkarne Anandarama Rajeshwari, Prabhakar M Sangolli

Conclusion: Dermatophytosis is known to affect the quality of life of all patients, whereas chronic dermatophytosis causes a remarkably negative outcome on quality of life. Hence, reassurance and counseling of patients suffering from chronic disease is required along with timely and precise treatment.

Edgar Mandeng Ma Linwa, Charlotte Eposse Ekoube, Odette Berline Sigha, Sajida Misse Dicka, Angelique Jacquie Djeumen Touka, Esther Eleonore Ngo Linwa, Michael Ngenge Budzi, Martin Geh Meh, Hélene Kamo, Nelson Sontsa Venceslas Njedock, Anne Cécile Zoung Kanyi Bissek

Conclusion: Overall, 23.97% of children and adolescents consulted at DLH have a skin disease. The top three skin diseases diagnosed among children and adolescents were eczema, prurigo, and scabies.

Noura Kalmi, Hanane Baybay, Souad Choukri, Zakia Douhi, Sara Elloudi, Meryem Soughi, Fatima-Zahra Mernissi, Hajar Mahfoudi, Samira El Fakir

Conclusion: Our results showed that VLS has characteristic dermoscopic patterns that may be effective in the diagnosis of VLS, especially in the early stages.

Kaoutar Mejjati, Jaafar Marrakchi Benjaafar, Meryem Soughi, Zakia Douhi, Sara Elloudi, Hanane Baybay, Fatima Zahra Mernissi, Moulay Hassan Farih

Conclusion: Fez’s general practitioners and emphasizing the need for ongoing medical education. Their role is crucial in addressing STIs, especially in underprivileged communities.

Coumba Ndiaye, Boubacar Ahy Diatta, Maodo Ndiaye, Khadim Diop, Suzanne Oumou Niang

Conclusion: Infectious dermatoses play an important role in dermatological consultations, with a predominance of mycotic dermatoses. The factors associated with their occurrence are varied.

Mohammed Shanshal, Nihull Jakharia-shah

Conclusion: A 42-year-old woman presented with scar-like hyperpigmentation on the lower right abdominal quadrant. The lesion had been asymptomatic and had been present since early childhood following a varicella infection at the age of six. The patient initially believed the lesion to be a chickenpox scar and was reassured by her GP. The patient’s medical history included depression and fibromyalgia.