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bd10263_ 1. A comparative study of the treatment of Pityriasis Versicolor with short course of Ketoconazole orally and Tioconazole 1% dermal cream topically.

By

Dr. Farooq Akhtar, Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri and Dr. J. Shahid,  Department of Dermatology, Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.

Presented at

The Fourth Annual Conference of Dermatology, 3rd-4th January 1992, Karachi, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: 47 patients with active lesions of pityriasis versicolor were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups. In group A (27 patients) 800 mg of Ketoconazole was given orally in two equal doses of  400 mg each at one week interval. In group B (20 patients) Tioconazole 1% Dermal Cream was applied topically twice a day for four weeks. Results were evaluated by clinical assessment as well as microscopic examination of scales for malassezia furfur at the beginning of the study, one week, two week and four week interval. 100% clearance (all 27 patients showing good response clinically and negative microscopy) at four weeks seen in group A which was significantly higher than 15% results (only 3 out of 20 patients showing good response and only 1 patient out of 20 i.e. 5% showing negative microscopy) in group B (p<0.001). Rest of the patients in group B showed only moderate or poor response.   

 

 

bd10263_ 2. Incidence of skin diseases in Labour Class.

By

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri, Department of Dermatology, Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Presented at

The Eighth National Dermatology Conference, 7th-8th September 1994, Quetta, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: Social security hospital Faisalabad deals with the registered labourers working in various industries in Faisalabad division and neighbouring areas and their dependents. A record of all the patients seen in dermatology OPD in the year 1993 regarding their age, sex and diagnosis was maintained. In this retrospective study incidence of various skin diseases was calculated in male adults, male children, female adults and female children. Patients over the age of 12 years were included with adults. A total of 4271 patients were seen in dermatology OPD in the year 1993. 2116 (49.54%) were new patients whereas 2155 (50.46%) came for follow up. The incidence of various disorders was calculated in new patients only. Some patients had more than one cutaneous problems and were included in both groups. Eczema was the largest group with Seborrhoeic, Contact, Atopic, LSC and Discoid eczema, in that order of frequency, as its commonly occurring sub types. Second largest group was Infections subdivided into fungal, bacterial, viral, mycobacterial and venereal in that order of frequency. Next most common group was Infestations with Scabies being the most common single disease seen overall. Other groups were Acne, Disorders of Pigmentation, Papulosquamous disorders, hair disorders, disorders of keratinization, Mechanobulous disorders, Autoimmune collagen disorders and a small group of miscellaneous disorders. Results were comparable with other similar studies. 

 

 

bd10263_  3. Dermatophytosis: A Clinical and Aetiological Study.

By

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri and Dr. Muhammad Masood Ahmad, Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Presented at

The Sixth Annual Dermatology Conference, 23rd November 1995, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to see various clinical patterns of dermatophyte infections and to isolate the causative species of fungus. 25 patients of various age groups (age range 6 to 60 years) and both sexes were included in the study. Their clinical features were noted and samples taken for blood count, urine examination and blood sugar level. Skin scrapings, nail clipping or hair root were taken for KOH microscopy and fungal culture. All the patients involving scalp showed some patch of alopecia (scarring / non-scarring). Pruritis, scaling and erythema to some extent were seen with raised and active borders and central clearing in patients with involvement of glabrous skin. 5 cases showed raised ESR, 4 showed UTI, 3 showed low Hb level and 2 showed increased TLC. Tinea capitis was seen to be caused by T.tonsurans & T.rubrum, Tinea barbae by T.verrucosum, Tinea faciei by M.gypseum, Tinea corporis by M.ferrugineum & T.verrucosum, Tinea pedis and Tinea cruris by T.verrucosum and Onychomycosis by T.rubrum, T.mantagrophyte, T.tonsurans and T.verrucosum in that order of frequency. The results were comparable with other similar studies.

 

      bd10263_ 4. Porphyria Cutanea Tarda – A Case Report.

                                                                                By

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri, Department of Dermatology, Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Presented at

26th PAD and 5th SARAD Conference of Dermatology 15th to 17th November 2007, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

       bd10263_ 5. PAPILLON-LEFEVRE SYNDROME – A CASE REPORT.

                                                                                By

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri, Department of Dermatology, Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Presented at

27th PAD Conference of Dermatology 10th to 12th October 2008, Bhurban, Pakistan.

 

         bd10263_ 6. SYPHILIS RESURGENCE- A Preliminary Report.

By

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri, Dr. Muhammad Masood Ahmad, Dr. Hafiz Abdul Munim, Dr. Samina Rashid. Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Presented at

28th PAD Conference of Dermatology, 6th to 8th November 2009, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

       bd10263_ 7. SYPHILIS RESURGENCE- The Social Background.

By

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ghauri, Dr. Hafiz Abdul Munim, Dr. Samina Rashid. Department of Dermatology, Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan.  

Presented at

29th PAD Conference of Dermatology 5th to 7th November 2010, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

                                       

 

 

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