Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

Medical Editor

Dibash K. Das serves as medical editor for Gastroenterology Advisor and oversees the day-to-day operation. He holds a Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the CUNY Graduate Center and an advanced certificate in clinical and translational investigation from Weill Cornell Medicine.

All articles by Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

General Dermatology

Pemphigus Treatment Considerations During COVID-19

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 22, 2020

Treatment considerations for vulnerable patients with pemphigus during the COVID-19 pandemic are outlined.

Practice Management

Clinical Practice Guideline Generation During COVID-19

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 22, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be more of a reliance on expert guidance and less on evidence-based medicine when determining treatment protocols. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be more of a reliance on expert guidance and less on evidence-based medicine when determining treatment protocols.

Dermatitis

No Increased Cancer Risk in Children Using Topical Tacrolimus for Atopic Dermatitis

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 20, 2020

Cancer incidence in children with atopic dermatitis treated with topical tacrolimus was as expected in a study examining their possible relationship.

Rosacea

Serum Bilirubin and Uric Acid Antioxidant Levels Lower in Patients With Rosacea

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 19, 2020

Patients with rosacea possess serum bilirubin and uric acid levels that differ from those found in healthy patients, a novel study finds.

Sweet syndrome affects males and females of all ages, but most cases occur in individuals age 30 to 50.13 Sweet syndrome is 3 times more common in females. It is considered idiopathic, but possible triggers include infection, malignancy, autoimmune disorders, and certain medications.13 Approximately 2% of cases are related to pregnancy; it most often arises during the first or second trimester.2 At onset, patients have sudden eruptions of tender, painful plaques or plaque-like nodules.13 The lesions usually appear on the face, neck, trunk, and limbs but occasionally affect the mouth, genitals, and eyes. Common symptoms include fever and arthralgia. Histopathologic examination will reveal neutrophilic infiltrates. Laboratory findings often include leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate.13 Most cases resolve fairly quickly without treatment, but topical or oral corticosteroids can be used. Sweet syndrome does not appear to harm fetal health.2

General Dermatology

Severe Cutaneous Drug Reaction to Hydroxychloroquine Delineated

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 19, 2020

The delayed onset of a severe cutaneous reaction to hydroxychloroquine means clinicians may continue to see patients presenting with the symptoms.

General Dermatology

Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses: Vitamin C and/or Rutoside or Watchful Waiting?

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 18, 2020

Is there an advantage to treating children who have pigmented purpuric dermatoses with vitamin C and rutoside vs watchful waiting?

Acne

Low-Energy Double-Pass 1450-nm Diode Laser for Treatment of Acne Scars

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 18, 2020

Treatment of acne scarring with low-energy double-pass 1450-nm diode laser garners satisfaction from patients.

Skin Cancer

Anti-PD-1 Therapy Shows Promising Response Rates in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 13, 2020

In this review, an investigator highlights the latest results of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) for the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma.