Reviews · Indian journals 2026
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy: top review articles from Indian journals
The 30 narrative reviews from Indian journals in 2026 most worth a resident's time in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, ranked by how useful each is for exams and practice and by the standing of the journal. Each title opens the article on the journal's own website.
Reviews 30
- 1. Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy in Infants: Decoding the Bidirectional Relationship and Implications for Early Intervention
Ahmed Abdulaziz Almohammadi · Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, Apr 2026 - 2. Follicular Lesions in Pediatric Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review and Approach Based on Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histopathological Evaluation and Treatment
Shreya K. Gowda, Rahul Mahajan, Maitreyee Panda et al. · Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Jun 2026 - 3. Impact of systemic hormonal imbalances on sebaceous gland disorders: An in-depth review integrating clinical, endocrine, and therapeutic insights
Afra Wasama Islam, Riddhi Nayankumar Adhyaru, Harsahaj Singh Wilkhoo et al. · Cosmoderma, Aug 2026 - 4. Cutaneous tuberculosis: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and investigations
PARUL VERMA, GEETI KHULLAR, SATYAKI GANGULY et al. · The National Medical Journal of India, Jan 2026 - 5. Risk of fungal infections in psoriasis patients receiving biologics
Neerja Saraswat, Durga Madhab Tripathy, Shekhar Neema et al. · Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Aug 2026 - 6. Cutaneous tuberculosis: Prevention, management, challenges and future perspectives
GEETI KHULLAR, PARUL VERMA, SATYAKI GANGULY et al. · The National Medical Journal of India, May 2026 - 7. Primary Psychiatric Disorders: Dermatology Perspectives
Smitha S. Prabhu, Mihika F. Noronha, Manas Jethani · Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Apr 2026 - 8. Scoring Systems in Vitiligo—A Narrative Review
Shivani Bansal, Pooja A Mrig, Himani Chawla et al. · Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Aug 2026 - 9. Charcot Neuro-osteoarthropathy: Critical Concepts and Practical Management Pearls for Dermatologists
Sejal Jain, Ashu Rastogi, Sunil Dogra et al. · Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Oct 2026 - 10. Skin malignancies - Special considerations in skin of color
Geeti Khullar, Damini Verma · Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Oct 2026 - 11. Cosmeceuticals for hyperpigmentation: An evidence-based review
Rashmi Sarkar, Anika Saini · Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, Aug 2026 - 12. Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Colour: A Review
Rashmi Sarkar, Damini Verma · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Jun 2026 - 13. Beyond Fitzpatrick: Evolving classification approaches for skin of colour
Courtney Chau, Mukta Sachdev · Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Oct 2026 - 14. Facial Melanosis: A Comprehensive Review of Uncommon and Common Presentations with Personal Experience
Rashmi Sarkar, Damini Verma · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Apr 2026 - 15. The divergent management of melasma: a 2026 clinical review comparing traditional standards in lighter photo types to novel athermal and biological modalities in Fitzpatrick IV–VI
Dalitso Namutowe, Yun Xu, Jin Gong · Pigment International, Aug 2026 - 16. Topical Therapy in Acne. What’s New?
Pooja Bains, Gulrez Tyebkhan, Surabhi Dayal et al. · Indian Journal of Postgraduate Dermatology, Feb 2026 - 17. Updates in the Management of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: A Narrative Review
Musku Tejaswaroop, Chittarvu Karishni · Pigment International, May 2026 - 18. A Comprehensive Overview on Alopecia Areata with Review on Advances in Genetics and Treatment
Sudip Das, Apeksha Singh, SK Shahriar Ahmed · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Jun 2026 - 19. Ruxolitinib in Dermatology: A Review of its Uses in Cutaneous Disorders
Neerja Saraswat, Durga Madhab Tripathy, Shekhar Neema et al. · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Aug 2026 - 20. Topical antiparasitic drugs in dermatology: Current insights, future directions
Nimitha Parambath · Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Oct 2026 - 21. Recognizing Physiologic Pigmentation in Skin of Color: A Narrative Review
Rebecca L. Quiñonez, Mavra Masood, Michelle Rodrigues et al. · Pigment International, Jan 2026 - 22. Dermoscopic patterns in pigmented skin: Reflections and challenges
Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Rayees Ahmad Mir · Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Oct 2026 - 23. Niacinamide efficacy in skin therapy: The multitasking marvel for glowing skin – A comprehensive literature review
Rowyna Reji Koshy, Wedad Mirza, Fahira Raziya et al. · Cosmoderma, Jan 2026 - 24. Therapeutic drug monitoring in dermatophytosis: Time to reconsider itraconazole and terbinafine exposure targets
Kalpana Kuntal, Nishtha Singh, S. Navneeth Krishnan · Journal of Laboratory Physicians, Mar 2026 - 25. Topical antibiotic overuse in minor follicular disorders: A narrative review
Muhammad Farhan Arif, Atif Salim Khatib, Rana Hussain Abdul Rehman et al. · Cosmoderma, Sep 2026 - 26. From Clues to Clarity: A Simplified Approach to Connective Tissue Disorders for Dermatologists
Gautam Kumar Singh, Simran Tuli, Pankaj Das et al. · Indian Journal of Postgraduate Dermatology, Aug 2026 - 27. The biological gray zone in dermatologic laser and energy-based procedures: From intended photobiomodulation to paradoxical effects
Stefan Bigge · Cosmoderma, Oct 2026 - 28. Beyond emollients: A review of moisturizers in dermatology
Amitta Rachel Santhosh, Mary Vineetha, Kidangazhiathmana Ajithkumar · Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, May 2026 - 29. Psychopharmacology in Dermatology
Olivia Katamanin, Sheila Sharifi, Mohammad Jafferany · Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Feb 2026 - 30. Artificial intelligence in acne vulgaris: Current applications, limitations, and future directions
Ipshita Bhattacharya, Sanjay Kumar Rathi, Priyal Singhal et al. · Cosmoderma, Jul 2026