Rk Pandhi

Secondary syphilis : a clinicopathologic study

Background. With the resurgence of syphilis in the hiv era, a greater awareness of the clinicopathologic features of the disease is desirable. This report describes and correlates the clinical and histopathologic features of secondary syphilis seen at a teaching hospital in Delhi, India.

Diagnostic clinical features of pentazocine‐induced ulcers

Background  Pentazocine was introduced in 1967 as a “non‐narcotic, nonaddicting” analgesic. However, the abuse potential of this medication was soon recognized, and cutaneous and muscular complications of pentazocine abuse have been reported.

Lupoid Sycosis of Pubic Area

Lupoid sycosis is a rare cicatricial form of chronic folliculitis commonly seen in men after puberty. It usually involves the beard area and is refractory to treatment. We here report two cases of lupoid sycosis; one had additional involvement of the pubic area. Both patients showed complete clearance with minocycline.