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The Special Interest Group (SIG) on leprosy thought it to be prudent to revisit its previous practice recommendations through this update. During this period, the pandemic course shifted to a 'second wave' riding on the 'delta variant'. While the number of cases increased manifold, so did the research on all aspects of the disease. Introduction of vaccination and data from various drug trials have an impact on current best practices on management of diseases including leprosy. The beneficial results of using steroids in management of COVID-19, gives elbow room regarding its usage in conditions like lepra reactions. On the other hand, the increase in cases of Mucormycosis again underlines applying due caution while recommending immunosuppressants to a patient already suffering from COVID-19. This recommendation update from SIG leprosy reflects current understanding about managing leprosy while the dynamic pandemic continues with its ebbs and flows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pearls for Dermatology Residency With advances in dermatosurgery and cosmetic dermatology, dermatology has become one of the most sought out residency programs, a choice rather than a chance speciality.[[1]] The recognition of DNB courses by Government of India has further increased the opportunities for the interested graduates to opt for postgraduation in this alluring speciality. Besides, this "hype" of cosmetic dermatology has led to a shortage of dermatologists practicing the much needed medical dermatology. A dermatologist needs to have a holistic practice for patient management, that is, a mix of medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology which makes it a diverse and interesting speciality. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes the case of a 75-year-old man presented with a peculiar facial appearance and who was diagnosed to be suffering from Favre-Racouchot syndrome (FRS) with tinea cruris. Topics discussed include what characterizes FRS, its histologic features, and the measures available to stop the progression of the disease.

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Background: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, self-limiting dermatologic disorder. The information regarding the clinical profile of the disease in India is limited because of inadequate studies., Materials and Methods: A retrospective, record-based study on the clinical presentation of PR was conducted in a tertiary care center based in Central India. Data of all the patients presenting to our outpatient department from October 2014 to March 2015 with a clinical diagnosis of PR were analyzed., Results: The age of the patients ranged from 9 to 54 (mean-20.32) years. There was a male preponderance with a male-to-female ratio of 1.3:1. History of prodromal symptoms was present in 11 (27.5%) patients. Pruritus was a common symptom in 30 of 40 (75%) patients. Of 40 patients, 15 (35%) had herald patch. The morphology of skin lesions was typical in most of the patients (77.5%). Two (5%) patients had papular skin lesions, four (10%) patients had erythema multiforme-like skin lesions, and one patient each had papulovesicular, psoriasiform, and eczematous skin lesions., Conclusion: The clinical features of most of the cases were mostly in accordance with the classical pattern of PR, with few unusual features., Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.