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Cutaneous vascular lesions and their management in I ndian setting
Author(s) -
Vasani Resham J.,
Khanna Deepshikha,
Singal Archana
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01532.x
Subject(s) - medicine , sclerotherapy , camouflage , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , skin lesion , intensive care medicine , quality management , vascular surgery , epidemiology , surgery , pathology , operations management , management system , zoology , cardiac surgery , economics , biology
I ndian skin with its broad range of skin color and complexion differs in the presentation and management of cutaneous vascular lesions. Common congenital and acquired vascular lesions are discussed with respect to the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies in an Indian setting. An effort has been made to review indian case reports and studies of cutaneous vascular lesions, potential possible modification in the conventional treatment considering resource constraints, cultural practices, availability and cost‐effectiveness of the laser and light sources, camouflage techniques, and sclerotherapy. The review concludes with emphasis on the need of availability of cost‐effective, quality equipment customized to I ndian skin and quality studies and trials for the management of cutaneous vascular lesions in an I ndian setting.