Vol. 36 No. 1 (2026): January-March

Editorial

• The Skin–Gut Axis: Expanding The Dermatologist’s Clinical Perspective

  Arfan ul Bari

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Original Articles

• Skin manifestations associated with Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist use for weight loss: A cross-sectional analysis

  Yahya Argobi, Norah Saad Jadaan, Hind Bader Alshalood, Manar Saleh Alyousef, Ghaid Mohammed Alotaibi, Hussain Sami Alwesaibie, Mohammad Abdulkarim Alduheim

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• Frequency of androgenic alopecia in patients presenting with polycystic ovarian syndrome at tertiary care hospital Karachi.

  Fatima Hasan, Najia Ahmed, Arfan ul Bari, Umair Memon, Ushna Ashraf

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• Therapeutic approaches for refractory melasma: Fractional CO2 Laser and Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser with tranexamic acid injections

  Sara Ahmed Ali

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• Monkeypox Preparedness in Pakistani Healthcare Workforce:Monkeypox Preparedness in Pakistani Healthcare Workforce: Assessing the Gaps Monkeypox Preparedness in Pakistani Healthcare Workforce

  Syed Razi Haider Zaidi, Tahir Mahmud , Muhammad Nauman, Mughees Ahmad , Atika Tahir, Muhammad Faizan Shafi Khan

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• Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in patients with alopecia areata

  Shariqa Khan, Sumera Hanif, Aliza Hamadani , Ayesha Arshad Chattha, Rabia Shaukat, Iram Kausar, Fakiha Khan, Talat Akbar, Kiran Javaid, Zaryab Alam, Haroon Nabi

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• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy in Improving Facial Acne Scar Appearance: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Yasaan Saaqib, Nabeela Shahzadi, Mahym Mansoor, Asma Tariq, Zahid Tahir, Maryam Wahla, Saira Riaz

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• Frequency of pruritus and its impact on quality of life in psoriasis: A cross-sectional study

  Laila Irshad, Hira Mubashar, Asfa Falak, Rabia Mughal, Sidiqua Javaid, Saadia Jabeen

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• Comparison of efficacy of topical 5% dapsone versus 1% clindamycin in mild to moderate acne vulgaris

  Amina Mehmood, Zahid Rafiq, Humaira Kousar , Shahana Hoor

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• Assessing quality of life and contributing factors in dermatological disorder patients

  Mohi Ud Din, Muhammad Mustafa Ayub, Muhammad Umar Hafeez, Muhammad Daim, Muhammad Mahad Javed, Muhammad Abdullah Tariq, Muhammad Ahmad

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• Personal protective equipment related dermatoses among health care workers of a tertiary care hospital

  Afnan Naeem, Warda Furqan, Sajida Bibi, Ayesha Ellahi, Motia Kanwal, Hafsa Waseem

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• Comparative Study of effectiveness of low dose Oral Minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil (5%) in Male Androgenetic Alopecia.

  Arun Yadav, Professor Anil Kumar Gupta, Dr. Rajkumar

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• Clinico-epidemiological Study of Mucocutaneous manifestations in Substance Users : A Cross-Sectional study

  Sama Asim, Maysaa Mahammed, Abdulraheem Taha, Azzam Muhsin Abbas

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• Profile of SCORAD, TEWL, and Skin pH values in mild-moderate adult atopic dermatitis patients in Surabaya

  Sylvia Anggraeni, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Damayanti Damayanti, Menul Ayu Umborowati, Maylita Sari, Made Putri Hendaria

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• Efficacy of combination of topical 5% dapsone plus oral doxycycline versus topical adapalene plus oral doxycycline in the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris

  Zakir Ullah khan, Ziaullah khan, Hashim khan, Haya Sultan, Khizar Hayat, Maisan Bibi

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• Efficacy and safety of oral pentoxifylline and aspirin in chronic venous and arterial leg ulcers: A 12-week randomized controlled trial

  Tahir Kamal, Mahrukh Anwar

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• Molecular characterization of Malassezia species isolated from Pityriasis Versicolor patients in Thi-Qar Governorate / Iraq

  Marwa Amer Jalil, Mohammed Hashim AL-YASIRI

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Review Articles

• Cutaneous manifestations in HIV/AIDS infections: Insight into prevalence patterns, CD4+correlations, and public health implications from a global perspective

  Ida Ayu Govinda Lazenobia De Sanjaya Putri, Carens Sintha Iralin De Ivanka, Relda Djunieteg Wulandari Wijayanti, Farah Andrawinari Zakihanis Zaynul, Muhammad Kautsar Mumtaza, Renata Prameswari, I Made Dwi Mertha Adnyana, Ronald Pratama Adiwinoto

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Case Reports

• Guttate psoriasis induced by Staphylococcus aureus infection

  Cut Putri Hazlianda, Adina Miltania Tasmil

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• Metastatic acral melanoma with retroperitoneal and liver metastases: Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic dilemmas in a resource-limited clinical setting of district Swat, Pakistan

  Sarab Jeet Singh, Charan Jeet Arora, Asif Riaz Khan, James Mitchell, Irfanullah Irfanullah, Parmeet Kour

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• Pityriasis lichenoides chronica treated with combination of Narrowband Ultraviolet B (NBUVB) phototherapy and erytrhomycin

  Deriel Elka Hidayat, Dhany Prafita Ekasari, Diah Prabawati Retnani

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• Cratered soles and malodor in a teenager: A case of pitted keratolysis

  Arifiana Wungu Kartika Dewi

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• Cutaneous metastasis- A marker of hidden malignancy with an atypical presentation of neck nodules: A diagnostic challenge

  Raaza Malja, Sana Rafiq, Madiha Sanai; Muhammad Anees, Asma Shakir

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Case Series

• Sclerotherapy as a non-surgical treatment for eccrine angiomatous hamartoma in children: A case series

  Srijay Saraf, Md Samim Shikari, Hari Nishanth R, Ramesh Chandra Gharami

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Short Communications

• Diabetic xerosis: A neglected complication deserving greater attention

  Thamir Kubaisi

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• JPAD Composite Clinical Image Gallery

  JPAD

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