hyperpigmentation/nicotine

Tobacco consumption is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and premature death but little is known about its deleterious effect on the ocular health of workers handling tobacco. The goal of this study was to identify probable effects of occupational tobacco exposure among south

BACKGROUND Part of the acquired hyperpigmentations of the skin are interpreted as adverse effect of drugs. However, systematic studies are rare in the literature, as case reports have predominantly been published. The present systematic review attempts to provide a contribution to the body of

A 32 year old HIV sero positive male patient reported to the Ragas Dental College Annexure at Voluntary Health Services Hospital, Chennai for evaluation of oral health status. He had no history of any drug or tobacco usage. Intra oral examination revealed pigmentation in the buccal mucosa on both

Macular pigmentation of the tongue can be acquired following exposure to exogenous agents. Black lingual hyperpigmentation was observed during the full body skin examination of a man with a history of recurrent metastatic malignant melanoma. His tongue spontaneously returned to its normal pink color

This case reports deals with a male patient, white, aged 51, bricklayer, tobacco smoker. At 43 years old a tubercular epididimite was surgically treated with orchiectomy. Recently, the reports marked weakness, weight loss, headache, vertigo, hypotension. On admittance to the hospital,

Hyperpigmentation of the gums can be associated to several etiological factors. Although it is physiological in most cases it can cause esthetic concerns in some patients. The objective of our study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction with the treatment of gingival

This issue epitomizes family medicine with a heavy emphasis on research to prevent illness and illness progression. Which patients will experience significant symptomatic knee osteoarthritis? Do the elderly use retail clinics, and what is the impact on care for chronic conditions? Does capitation

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to compare the prevalence and types of HIV-related oral lesions between children and adult Tanzanian patients on HAART with those not on HAART and to relate the occurrence of the lesions with anti-HIV drug regimen, clinical stage of HIV disease and CD4+ cell

BACKGROUND Acquired hyperpigmentation of the skin is sometimes interpreted as an adverse effect of drugs. Systematic studies are rare in the literature; predominantly case reports have been published. The present review provides evaluates the evidence for a causal relation. METHODS The reports on a