Articles written by Hanish Babu

Topical sequential therapy is a widely practiced technique in the treatment of psoriasis that provides a balance between maximizing efficacy and minimizing side-effects.

Dec 31, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment in mild to moderate psoriasis.

Dec 30, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Topical therapies are usually the first line of options in treating localized psoriasis.

Dec 30, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Ideally all patients with suspected psoriasis should be seen by a dermatologist to establish the diagnosis before any treatment is instituted and guidelines issued.

Dec 29, 2008 - Hanish Babu

This step by step guide on how to prepare practical, achievable new year resolutions will turn the annual ritual into an absorbing and fruitful exercise.

Dec 29, 2008 - Hanish Babu

A few selected new year resolutions on how to prevent acne eruptions will help most acne sufferers maintain a healthy and clear complexion.

Dec 28, 2008 - Hanish Babu

New year resolutions on life style management in psoriasis will help majority patients keep their disease under optimum control throughout the year.

Dec 27, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Plaque psoriasis is the commonest variety of psoriasis and is called psoriasis vulgaris. About 80% of those who have psoriasis have this form.

Dec 27, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Guttate psoriasis is the least severe type of psoriasis. Raindrop like scaly rashes gives guttate psoriasis its name.

Dec 25, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Depending upon distinct morphological and anatomical characteristics, psoriasis may be divided into different clinical types.

Dec 25, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis signs and symptoms vary according to the morphology, stage and anatomical site of involvement of the psoriasis rashes, which are scaly red plaques.

Dec 25, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Smoking and alcohol as psoriasis triggers is a somewhat recent discovery. Patients will do well to limit, better still, stop these risky habits.

Dec 23, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Each and every psoriasis patient should be aware of the medications to be avoided in psoriasis.

Dec 22, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Among the many triggers of psoriasis, stress, local skin injury and systemic infections play important roles in the pathogenesis of the disease.

Dec 22, 2008 - Hanish Babu

One does not inherit the disease psoriasis, but inherits a tendency to get psoriasis. In other words, triggering factors are really responsible for psoriasis expression.

Dec 22, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis can be classified on the basis of morphology, severity, clinical stage etc. This staging is useful for the dermatologist as well as for the patient.

Dec 22, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis develops in genetically predisposed individuals following some triggering events. This, in turn, triggers certain immunologically mediated events in the skin.

Dec 22, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis is one of the commonest skin diseases. It has the dubious distinction of having second place in prevalence amongst all skin diseases, the first being acne.

Dec 21, 2008 - Hanish Babu

The history of psoriasis makes a fascinating reading due to the confusion caused by its varied clinical expressions.

Dec 20, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis is one of the commonest, yet one of the most difficult skin diseases to treat. It is indeed a challenge for both the physician as well as the patient.

Dec 19, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Rosacea, misnamed acne rosacea, is a chronic skin disease, usually affecting the middle aged and affecting the flush area of the face.

Oct 25, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Scabies is a highly contagious, severely itchy skin disease caused by infestation with an itch mite known as Sarcoptes scabei.

Oct 23, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Herpetic whitlow is a very painful infection caused by herpes simplex virus, affecting the distal phalanx of the fingers. It is an occupational hazard of health workers.

Oct 21, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Anogenital warts refer to a viral infection of the anal and genital area caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are many treatment options for anogenital warts.

Oct 19, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, self limiting viral infection caused by a pox virus, the molluscum contagiosum virus. It appears as pearly white or skin colored bumps.

Sep 22, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Chickenpox's frequently asked questions will clear your doubts on how to manage this viral infection appropriately.

Sep 18, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Chickenpox or Varicella is caused by the virus Varicella zoster . It is usually a disease of childhood, but can occur in adulthood too.

Sep 18, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Post herpetic neuralgia is an extremely painful complication of herpes zoster. Learning how to manage post herpetic neuralgia is essential as it is very debilitating.

Aug 5, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Shingles vaccine is effective in preventing and reducing the incidence, severity, duration and complications of herpes zoster.

Aug 4, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Learning how to manage shingles or herpes zoster is essential as it can be a very debilitating disease. Shingles vaccine helps in reducing the severity and complications.

Jul 31, 2008 - Hanish Babu