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Publications

National Publications

  1. “Changing patterns of dermatoses in Paediatric age group”  Pediatric clinics of India.1 996, 31 : 1-4
  2. “Metastatic Melanoma with an occult primary” RS Dhurat,  The Indian Practitioner.  1998, 51: 581-83.
  3. “Castlman Disease, retroperitonial tumour, Lichen planus & erythema multiforme”. The Indian J of Gastroenterology,1998, 17:107-8
  4. An open study of the efficacy of emollient (Cetraben) cream in patients with dry skin disorders.   Indian Practitioner 1998;51:865-870.
  5. “Clinical spectrum of HIV in Children”   Indian Pediatrics. 2000, 37: 831-836
  6. “Fluconazole sensitivity of oral isolates of candida from HIV positive patients”    Ind J Medical Microbiology,2000; 18(1):30-32.
  7. “Cutaneous drug reaction” RS Dhurat. Physician digest 2002 (Oct.Nov)
  8. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome .  The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2002, 69: 899-902,
  9. Giant lobulated seborrheic keratosis at an unusual site,   ma  The Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2003, 46: 96-97
  10. A Comparative Clinico-pathological study of single dose ROM in paucibacillary leprosy patients with 1-3 skin lesions,   Indian J Leprosy,  – 2003, 75(3) :209-217.
  11. Keloidal lesions – Initial presenting feature of systemic scleroderma.  Indian Journal of Dermatology, ,   2003,   48(.4): 219-220
  12. Rare forms of cutaneous tuberculosis- in ’, STD and    Leprosy ‘   What’s New in Dermatology 2003; 37:17-22
  13. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of Clarina cream in newly diagnosed and previously treated cased of acne vulgaris,   Indian Journal of Clinical Practice.2004, 12, 27-34
  14. Evaluation efficacy & safety of Purim tablets in chronic dermatitis with special reference.   Indian Journal of Clinical Practice  July 2004, Vol 12(2): 33-38.
  15. Sweet’s syndrome leading to acquired cutis laxa (Marshall’s syndrome) in a child. Indian J Dermatol 2004; 49 (3) : 134 – 137
  16. Bullous lupus erythematosus manifesting as erythema multiforme –    Ind J Dermatol Oct-dec 2004;    204-206.
  17. Composite Lymphoma: Mycosis Fungoides with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma –  Indian Journal of Dermatology, Vol: 50 : 2004, Pg:227-230
  18. Phototrichogram, RS Dhurat.   Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2006; 72:242-244 IADVL
  19. Drug Formulary, Anti Retroviral drugs  Indian Association of      Dermatologists, Venerelogist and Leprologists, 2006,
  20. Ultrasound biomicroscopy of the skin to detect a subclinical neuroma of the proximal nail- fold.   Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2006;  72:  60-62.
  21. Two cases of scalp white piedra caused by Trichosporon ovoides. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2009 May-Jun;75(3):293-5
  22. Childhood sclerodermatomyositis with generalised morphea.   Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, March-April 2008;  74: 148-150,
  23. Verrucous condyloma lata mimicking condyloma acuminata: An unusual presentation.     Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases.  30 : 100-102,2009
  24. Acroangiodermatitis of Mali: A rare vascular phenomenon. Arpita Mehta, Rickson Perera.  Indian J Dermatol Venereol, Leprol. 76 :553-6   ; 2010
  25. Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladophialophora boppii.    J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2010 Nov-Dec;76(6):695-8
  26. Penicillamine-induced elastosis perforans serpiginosa with abnormal “lumpy-bumpy” elastic fibers in lesional and non-lesional skin.    Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2011 Jan-Feb;77(1):55-8.
  27. Unknown: Multiple painful nodules – what is the diagnosis? Chronic tophaceous gout. Dermatol Online J. 2011 Dec 15;17(12):9
  28. Multiple painful nodules – what is the diagnosis? Chronic tophaceous gout.  Dermatol Online J. 2011 Dec 15;17(12):9.
  29. Inadvertent Provocative Oral Ondansetron use Leading to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in an HIV-infected Patient.      Indian J Dermatol. 2012 Nov;57(6):503
  30. An unusually painful nodule.     Indian J Dermatol. 2012 May;57(3):249-50.
  31. Zinc responsive acrodermatitis in nephrotic syndrome: A rare presentation.  Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2012 Jan;78(1):122-3.
  32. Papulonecrotic tuberculid of glans penis: A common disease at an uncommon site.    Indian J Sex Transm Dis. 2013 Jul;34(2):132-4.
  33. Perianal pseudoverrucous papules and nodules.    Indian J Sex Transm Dis. 2013 Jan;34(1):
  34. Unusual presentation of lichen scrofulosorum.    . Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2013 May-Jun;79
  35. Principles and Methods of Preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Review and Author’s Perspective.   J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2014 Oct-Dec;7(4):189-97
  36. Milia en plaque.   Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):550-1
  37. Bowen’s disease: An unusual clinical presentation.    Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):526-8.
  38. Pedunculated poroma on forearm: A rare clinical presentation.   Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):469-71
  39. Efficacy and tolerability of topical fixed combination of nadifloxacin 1% and adapalene 0.1% in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris in Indian patients: a multicenter, open-labelled, prospective study.     Indian J Dermatol. 2014 Jul;59(4):385-9.
  40. Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as unusual causes of white piedra of scalp hair.  Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2014 Jul-Aug;80(4):324-7
  41. Safety and Efficacy of GrowSafety and Efficacy of Growth Factor Concentrate in the Treatment of Nasolabial Fold Correction: Split Face Pilot Study.  Indian J Dermatol. 2015 Sep-Oct;60(5):520
  42. Response to Microneedling Treatment in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Failed to Respond to Conventional Therapy. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;60(3):260-3. 
  43. Case of Unilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia.  Indian Dermatol Online J. 2017 Mar-Apr;8(2):161.
  44. Utility of high-frequency ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors.   .Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Mar-Apr;83(2):162-182.
  45. Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study.  RS. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Jan-Feb;83(1):47-54.
  46. Response to Microneedling Treatment in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Failed to Respond to Conventional Therapy. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;60(3):260-3.
  47. Utility of high-frequency ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors.  Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Mar-Apr;83(2):162-182.
  48. Case of Unilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia.  Indian Dermatol Online J. 2017 Mar-Apr;8(2):161
  49. Trichorrhexis nodosa due to repetitive trivial trauma. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Nov-Dec;83(6):683.
  50. A first-line antiretroviral therapy-resistant HIV patient with rhinoentomophthoromycosis. Indian J Med Microbiol. 2018 Jan-Mar;36(1):136-139

International Publications

  1. “STD among HIV infected person in Mumbai” published in the proceedings of 10th International conference on AIDS Yokohama,  Japan 7-12 August 1994 (PCO 555
  2. Carbamazepine in Reiter’s syndrome’  Sexually Transmitted Infections.  2000; 76:220
  3. A study of the trends of clinic attendance in an STD clinic”, proceeding of XIII international AIDS Conference, Durban,   A709/3507, July 2000
  4. A study of Cutaneous TB in Mumbai,  proceedings of 20th World Congress of Dermatology, Paris June 2002. 
  5. Methyl malonic acidemia with homocystinurea. Proceedings of  20th Word Congress,  Paris 2002,  Anjali Shere
  6. Biotinidaze deficiency. Proceedings of 20th  Word Congress,  Paris 2002. 
  7. Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome: a rare form of painful purpura with positive intracutaneous test.   British J Dermatol 2004; 150: 768.
  8. Cutaneous Mycobacterium Fortuitum/Chelonae Complex Infection in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report.   British Journal of Dermatology. Apr 2006; Volume 154, Issue 4, Page 774-775,
  9. Childhood pustular psoriasis successfully treated with sequential therapy. Eur J Pediat Dermatol 18:213-216,2008
  10. Efficacy, safety and tolerability of microsphere adapalene versus conventional adapalene for acne vulgaris. International Journal of Dermatology 2009:48:1360-5
  11. Alopecia in congenital hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia responding to a combination of topical tretinoin and minoxidil. Shubha melkote.    International Journal of Dermatology. vol 48: 184–185.  2009.
  12. Hair evaluation methods: Merits and demerits.    International Journal of Trichology vol 1: 108-119, 2009.
  13. Automated Digital Image Analysis (TrichoScan®) for Human Hair Growth Analysis:     Ease versus Errors. Saraogi PP, Dhurat RS. International Journal of Trichology. 2010 Jan; 2:5-13
  14. Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome: A review.  International Journal of Trichology  Jan 2011.
  15. Extensive alopecia areata: not necessarily recalcitrant to therapy! Int J Trichology. 2011 Jul;3(2):80-3.
  16. Female pattern hair loss: Patterns pathogenesis and pitfalls, (Session L: Short Presentations),   proceeding of Scientific Abstracts 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society, July 6-9, 2011, Jerusalem, Israel,
  17. Loose anagen hair syndrome Clinical and histopathological features,    proceeding of Scientific Abstracts 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society, July 6-9, 2011, Jerusalem, Israel, P-38
  18. Is trichoscopy a reliable tool to diagnose early female pattern hair loss?    proceeding of Scientific Abstracts 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society, July 6-9, 2011, Jerusalem, Israel, P-48
  19. Importance of dermatoscopy in diagnosing exogenous ochronosis while treating melasma,  20th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon 20-24 October 2011  PO425.
  20. An evaluator blinded comparing the efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency and glycolic  acid peels in facial rejuvenation of ageing.     20th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon 20-24 October 2011  PO424.
  21. Trigeminal trophic syndrome. 20th  Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon  20-24 October 2011  PO671
  22. A split faced comparative study for the efficacy of intense pulsed light in treatment of  melasma.    20th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon 20-24 October 2011.PO993
  23. Is trichoscopy a reliable tool to diagnose early female pattern hair loss?   Int J Trichology. 2013 Jul;5(3):121-5.
  24. A randomized evaluator blinded study of effect of  microneedling in androgenetic alopecia: a pilot study. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jan;5(1):6-11.
  25. Clinical and laboratory aspects of the diagnosis and management of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria.   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2013 Feb;32(2):161-88
  26. Diagnostic utility of dermatoscopy in hydroquinone-induced exogenous ochronosis.   Int J Dermatol. 2013 Apr;52(4):413-7.
  27. Will a quadruple multiplexed point-of-care screening strategy for HIV-related co-infections be feasible and impact detection of new co-infections in at-risk populations? Results from cross-sectional studies.    BMJ Open. 2014; 15;4(12)
  28. Case Report: Solitary mastocytoma treated successfully with topical tacrolimus.    F1000Res. 2014 Aug 1;3:181.
  29. Secukinumab in plaque psoriasis–results of two phase 3 trials.   ERASURE Study Group; FIXTURE Study Group. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 24;371(4):326-38.
  30. Scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads: a novel, effective and safe modality for hair restoration.  R.J Eur Acad Der matol Venereol. 2017 Nov;31
  31. An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2017;30(6):298-305.