Kripa Ahuja

Nov 4, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kripa Ahuja |Peter Lio

1 Introduction Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome (TSW) is a controversial condition characterized by erythema, burning, and/or itching generally seen after discontinuation of chronically used mid-to-high potency (typically class III and above) topical corticosteroids (TCS) [1-4]. TSW has colloquially been known as red skin syndrome and “elephant skin” [1-4].

Oct 10, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Kripa Ahuja |Peter Lio

To the Editor: Delusional parasitosis (DP), also known as Ekbom syndrome, is a psychocutaneous disorder wherein patients have a fixed, false, unwavering belief that they are infected with parasites.1 This disorder often presents with extensive pruritus as well as hesitancy to obtain psychiatric treatment.1 Because of a lack of insight, many patients may continue to suffer.

Jun 4, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Kripa Ahuja |Grace DeSena |David Spiegel

To the Editor: Since the rise of technology in the 21st century, modalities such as social media and artificial intelligence (AI) have continued to grow. Particularly during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, online social media platforms, such as Reddit, became supportive communities.1 In late 2022, ChatGPT, a large language model, was released.

Aug 1, 2023 | psychiatrist.com | David Spiegel |Kripa Ahuja |Faith E. Reid |Shefali Hegde

The identification of N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR)–antibody encephalitis (AE) recognized that some patients with rapidly progressive psychiatric/cognitive symptoms, seizures, abnormal movements, autonomic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and coma of unknown cause had an autoimmune disease.

Jul 17, 2023 | jofskin.org | Kripa Ahuja |Grace DeSena

Main Article Content Keywords Xylazine, Skin Ulcers, Opioid Epidemic References 1. Rose L, Kirven R, Tyler K, Chung C, Korman AM.