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Kamal Aggarwal

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PubMed2005

Contact allergies to cosmetics: testing with 52 cosmetic ingredients and personal products.

Fifty patients of both sexes with clinically suspected cosmetic dermatitis were subjected to patch testing with a cosmetic and fragrance series, approved by the Contact and Occupational Dermatosis Forum of India (CODFI), and with selected allergens from the Indian Standard Series (ISS). Most of these patients were young adults between 10-29 years; the mean age was 27.5 years. The majority of the patients had cosmetic dermatitis of <1 year duration (68%). The occupational profiles of the patients included students (46%), housewives (18%), teachers (10%) and laborers (4%). A miscellaneous group, comprised of tailors, farmers, staff nurses, beauticians, jewellers and engineers, accounted for the remaining 22%. The most commonly involved site was the face, followed by the forehead, neck and scalp. Patch testing of these patients revealed that, out of the 50 subjects tested, thirty-three (66%) reacted to one or more allergens. Fragrance components were the most common offending allergen (51.5%) followed by preservatives (39.3%), paraphenylenediamine (PPD) (21.2%), and cetrimide and tertiary butyl hydroquinone (12.1% each), in descending order of frequency. Hence, patch testing, with the standard series supplemented by personal cosmetics; should be considered for patients with cosmetic dermatitis to determine the offending allergen so as to avoid further contact with that allergen.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2004

Role of contact allergens in pompholyx.

Fifty patients of both sexes with clinically suspected pompholyx were patch tested with the Indian Standard Patch Test Battery approved by the Contact & Occupational Dermatosis Forum of India (CODFI). Most of these patients were young adults between 20-39 years of age with a mean age of 30 years. The mean duration of symptoms was 4 years. The occupational profile of the patients included students (20%), housewives (16%), housewives engaged in farming (12%), labourers (12%), farmers (12%) and paramedical workers (6%). The miscellaneous group, including salesmen, teachers and photographers, accounted for the remaining 22%. The clinical patterns of presentation of pompholyx included cheiropompholyx (60%), cheiropompholyx and podopompholyx (36%) and podopompholyx alone (4%). Patch test analysis of these patients revealed that, out of the 50 subjects tested, 20 (40%) reacted to one or more allergens. Nickel sulphate was the commonest offending allergen (14%) followed by potassium dichromate and phenylene diamine and nitrofurazone (8% each), fragrance mix (6%) and cobalt chloride (4%), in descending order of frequency. Hence, patch testing may be considered for all patients with recurrent episodes of pompholyx as allergic contact dermatitis may be relatively common in such patients and the avoidance of offending allergens may be of substantial benefit to these patients.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2003

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome with a life-threatening thromboembolic event.

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a congenital disorder characterised by the triad of cutaneous vascular nevi, soft tissue or bony hypertrophy, and varicose veins or venous malformations involving one or more extremities. An incidence of venous thromboembolism of up to 22% has been reported in this disorder. Also reported but rare is the development of trophic changes. Herein, we report the case of a male with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, venous ulceration, and death due to recurrent pulmonary embolism.

Anticoagulants↗
PubMed2002

Patch testing in discoid eczema.

Fifty patients of both sexes with clinically suspected discoid eczema were patch tested with the Indian Standard Patch Test Battery approved by the Contact and Occupational Dermatosis Forum of India (CODFI). Most of these patients were young adults between 20 and 39 years old, with a mean age of 36 years. The mean duration of symptoms was 21/2 years. The occupational profiles of the patients included farmers (24%), housewives (18%), students (14%), housewives engaged in farming (12%), shopkeepers (10%), and laborers (8%). The miscellaneous group, including technicians, drivers, cable operators, office workers, and computer operators, accounted for the remaining 14%. The common clinical patterns of presentation of discoid eczema included hands and feet (44%), hands and forearms' (30%), legs and feet (12%) and trunk and limbs (12%). Patch test analysis of these patients revealed that, out of the 50 subjects tested, 28 (56%) reacted to one or more allergens. Potassium dichromate was the most common allergen (20%), followed by nickel (16%), cobalt chloride, and fragrance (12% each) in decreasing order of frequency. Hence, it may be concluded that patch testing should be considered for all patients with severe or persistent discoid eczema because allergic contact dermatitis may be relatively common in such patients and the avoidance of offending allergens may be of substantial benefit to the patients.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

Study of operational aspects of pulse polio booths during Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign in assembly segments of East Delhi.

The study was undertaken with the objective of observing operational aspects of 609 pulse polio booths established during Intensified Pulse Polio Campaign in East Delhi on National Immunisation Days (NID) during 2001-2002 through well designed format. The average number of persons present on duty at polio booths was 3.73 against a recommendation of 4 per booth. All the booths had vaccine carriers but some of them were not following the guidelines laid for maintaining the cold chain. One sixth "(15.4%)" of the booths needed fresh supplies of vaccine carrier. There is need for deployment of motivated trained manpower at polio booths to ensure the success of Pulse Polio Campaign. Maintenance of cold chain and quality assurance of vaccine administered to children in the field remain a challenge. More than half (55.7%) booths did not have any volunteer. Absence of volunteers from the community in more than half of the booths warrant for strengthening the linkages between the governmental agencies and the community.

Evaluation Studies as Topic↗
PubMed2002

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding measles in a rural area of Delhi.

387 mothers in Mehrauli block of Delhi were interviewed regarding their knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding measles. 98.4% enumerated one or the other symptoms, fever being the commonest. 77.5% were aware of the infectious nature and 97% had favourable attitude regarding feeding the child during measles. The commonest foodstuff given was cowmilk and khichdi. 95.1% of the respondents intended to apply local herbs on eruptions. There was a variety of local medicines for home treatment and Laung, Tulsi leaves and Kishmish being the practice in descending order of preference. 98.4% respondents favoured giving special nutritional care during the attack of measles to their children.

Adult↗