Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020)

  • Open Access

    Researcher in Spotlight

    Article ID: 130

    Beyond Medicine

    by Editorial Office

    Journal of Surgical Dermatology, Vol.5, No.2, 2020; 1202 Views

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v2.i1.130

    The journey of Dr. Jayabal Pandiaraja, Researcher in Spotlight for this issue of Journal of Surgical Dermatology, to become a doctor began the moment he enrolled to study Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India. However, just like any other ambitious student, Dr. Pandiaraja had his own share of challenges to overcome prior to entering the medical field.

  • Open Access

    Original Research Articles

    Article ID: 42

    Important aspects of Demodex diagnostics

    by Alexey Kubanov A, Gallyamova Yulia, Anzhela Grevtseva

    Journal of Surgical Dermatology, Vol.5, No.2, 2020; 2587 Views

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v1.i1.42

    The article presented our reviews on methodological advances in the diagnosis of demodicosis via our own research on demodicosis diagnosis efficiency with the aid of fluorescence lifetime measurement using confocal laser scanning microscopy. Under our supervision, there were 60 patients with acne and rosacea complicated with demodicosis, 60 patients with acne and rosacea without demodicosis, and 30 healthy volunteers. All patients underwent skin scraping and epilation of eyebrows and/or eyelashes, and the examination of skin morphology was conducted using confocal laser scanning microscopy. The research has shown the advantages of in vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy over the conventional microscope.

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    Case Reports

    Article ID: 74

    Giant congenital melanocytic nevus - Reconstruction using multiple modalities: A case report

    by Mohammed Mesfer Alkahtani, Loujin Asad, Arwa Sindi

    Journal of Surgical Dermatology, Vol.5, No.2, 2020; 2872 Views

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v2.i1.74

    Congenital melanocytic naevi are neuroectodermal lesions that are mainly composed of melanocytes. They are present in 1% to 6% of all newborns. These lesions carry the risk of transforming into melanomas; however, the psychological effect of such disfiguring naevi is potentially of greater concern to both the child and parent. Several classifications for congenital melanocytic naevi have been proposed, the most common of which is the sub-classification according to their size as this affects the choice of treatment. Many treatment modalities have been utilized including surgical excision followed by reconstruction, curettage, dermabrasion, laser therapy and chemical peels. In this report, we present a case of an otherwise healthy eight-year-old girl with a giant congenital melanocytic naevus on the central face. The lesion was mostly excised with remaining satellite lesions dermabraded. The defect was then reconstructed with a full thickness skin graft harvested from the expanded supraclavicular skin, in addition to the ReCell (non-cultured epithelial autograft) technique. Within six months post-operation, excellent skin pigmentation and texture was achieved.

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    Case Reports

    Article ID: 120

    Laugier-Hunziker syndrome: A diagnostic dilemma?

    by Shamma Aboobacker, Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan, Shiraz Naha, Laxmi V Nair, Aneesh Bava, Beegum Sherjeena

    Journal of Surgical Dermatology, Vol.5, No.2, 2020; 2030 Views

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v2.i3.120

    Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is an idiopathic hypermelanotic condition that displays a characteristic pattern of mucosal, acral and nail pigmentation. The etiology is unknown, while its benign nature has been repeatedly highlighted. Owing to close resemblance to more serious disorders, it is necessary that the diagnostic features are understood; and thereby we report two sporadic cases of LHS in different age groups displaying varied presentations with identifiable features.

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    Case Reports

    Article ID: 169

    Giant Plexiform Neurofibroma

    by Michelangelo Giovanni Vestita, Rossella Elia, Giuseppe Giudice

    Journal of Surgical Dermatology, Vol.5, No.2, 2020; 2375 Views

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v3.i1.169

    We report a rare case of giant plexiform neurofibroma in a patient affected by type-1 neurofibromatosis and we describe the correct surgical management of such lesions in order to avoid intra- and post-op blood loss related complications.

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    Short Communications

    Article ID: 121

    An update in the management of malignant melanoma

    by Jayabal Pandiaraja

    Journal of Surgical Dermatology, Vol.5, No.2, 2020; 2883 Views

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v2.i1.121

    Malignant melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of cutaneous malignancies. It is classified as cutaneous melanoma and non-cu­­taneous melanoma based on the location of the lesion. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is a predisposing factor for cutaneous melanoma, although in other forms such as mucous and anorectal malignant melanomas, ultraviolet radiation does not play a significant role. Human papilloma virus and human retroviral infections are commonly associated with non-cutaneous melanomas.