Egusi seed allergy confirmed using the basophil activation test

We report for the first time the case of allergy to egusi seeds in an atopic child of Nigerian origin with allergy to other seeds and nuts. This case highlights the need to know and explore less common foods as potential allergens, the importance of modified skin prick testing and the basophil activation test to support the diagnosis of rare food allergies and of awareness about world cuisine and exotic foods as potential allergens.

Twenty nail dystrophy with alopecia areata in an atopic child

<p class="abstract">Twenty nail dystrophy mainly describes roughness of nail which can be idiopathic or it could be associated with various other dermatological conditions like psoriasis, alopecia areata and eczema. Here we report a case of twenty nail dystrophy with alopecia areata of scalp in a 6-year-old child.</p>