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  1. Ingrown Toenail With Hypertrophic Skin Bridging

    Article • Australasian Journal of Dermatology, July 2025, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  2. A multi-utility skin clamp for clinical examination and minor procedures in dermatology and other specialities

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, March 2025, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  3. Ultraviolet reflectance dermoscopy

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, April 2024, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  4. Scientific Writing: A Practitioner’s Perspective

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2024, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  5. The road to publication: Advice from journal editors

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  6. A multipurpose handle for vitiligo surgery and beyond

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, July 2023, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  7. Looking for a grey needle in a ‘hair’ stack! Using a Wood’s lamp for evaluating canities

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, September 2022, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  8. Ready-to-use lip splint for post-operative dressing in blister grafting of vitiligo

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, July 2022, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  9. Localized alopecia with itching on the scalp

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, June 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  10. Increased incidence of facial pityriasis versicolor in children during the COVID ‐19 pandemic—A consequence of mask usage?

    Article • Pediatric Dermatology, May 2022, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  11. Dermoscopy for the Diagnosis of Palmar Lichen Nitidus

    Article • Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, May 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  12. DICODerma: A Practical Approach for Metadata Management of Images in Dermatology

    Article • Journal of Digital Imaging, April 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  13. Black Hairy Tongue

    Article • JAMA Dermatology, March 2022, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  14. Window approach in conventional phototherapy to protect non-lesional skin

    Article • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January 2022, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  15. Who has got your back? A modification of selfie stick examination

    Article • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January 2022, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  16. Using plastic guards for better regulation of depth of punch biopsy instruments

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, November 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  17. Using a printed grid for easy dermoscopy measurements

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, February 2021, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  18. Koplik Spots

    Article • JAMA Dermatology, January 2021, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  19. Practical suggestions to improve standardization of repeated open application testing (ROAT) for daily use products

    Article • Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, January 2021, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  20. A low-cost magnification device for use in dermatosurgery

    Article • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January 2021, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  21. Wolf’s isotopic non response: Sunburn sparing Woronoff ring in healed psoriatic lesions

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, December 2020, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  22. Dermoscopy of tick bite

    Article • Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, November 2020, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  23. Cosmetic Camouflage in Vitiligo

    Article • September 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  24. Bleaching and skin‐lightening practice among female students in South India: A cross‐ sectional survey

    Article • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, August 2020, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  25. ‘Drop dermoscopy’ for teledermatology

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, August 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  26. Using handheld dermoscopes for video dermoscopy on large screens

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, July 2020, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  27. Bottle guard technique for focal and optimal delivery of cryotherapy

    Article • Dermatologic Therapy, June 2020, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  28. #Dermatology: Can we do more?

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, May 2020, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  29. Pubic Lice In Facial Hair

    Article • Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, April 2020, Derm101.com

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  30. Citation indices

    Article • Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, April 2020, Scientific Scholar

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  31. Adhesive window technique for interventions on the lip mucosa.

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  32. Numbered dots technique to standardise onychoscopy imaging

    Article • Australasian Journal of Dermatology, January 2020, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  33. Toe elevation in Corn management

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  34. Use of mobile applications in dermatology

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology, January 2020, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  35. Dermatosurgery practice and implications of COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations by IADVL SIG Dermatosurgery (IADVL Academy)

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2020, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  36. Teledermatology in the wake of COVID -19 scenario: An Indian perspective

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2020, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  37. Tuberculin skin test reaction and sarcoidosis – An unexpected sequela

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2020, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  38. Protecting the diseased digits: Home remedy for the homemaker

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  39. When half slide can deliver double efficiency for blister grafting in vitiligo

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  40. Disposable paper cup as a cheap and ready to use stencil for spot cryo treatment

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  41. A simple interdigital separator to aid the management of tinea pedis

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2019, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  42. Hair casts and nits - differentiating using dermoscopy

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2019, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  43. Easy method for shipment of dermatopathology resources

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology, January 2019, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  44. Detachable magnifier for electrosurgical procedures

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2019, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  45. Is blister grafting an acceptable answer to treating nevus depigmentosus?

    Article • International Journal of Dermatology, December 2018, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  46. Comment on “Proportionate growth of congenital nevi: Blow a balloon to explain”

    Article • Pediatric Dermatology, November 2018, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  47. The hi-tech way to handle the new gen kind in the procedure room

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, August 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  48. Novel Technique for Retention of Cell Suspension in Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Transplantation Procedure Using Glued Nylon Suture or Mesh

    Article • Dermatologic Surgery, February 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  49. Tip to protect the tip: An inexpensive alternative to protect damage to fine instruments during sterilization

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  50. Novel Technique for Retention of Cell Suspension in Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Transplantation Procedure Using Glued Nylon Suture or Mesh

    Article • Dermatologic Surgery, February 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  51. A survey on the pattern of dermoscopy use among dermatologists in India

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2018, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  52. Nail transillumination combined with dermoscopy for enhancing diagnosis of subungual hematoma

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2018, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  53. Urticaria and Angioedema in Skin of Color

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  54. Rosacea in Dark Skin

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  55. High dynamic range conversion and contrast adjustment to improve quality of dermoscopy imaging in vitiligo: A pilot study

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2018, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  56. Dermabrasion of the recipient skin in vitiligo surgery: An easier way out

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2018, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  57. Clinical Photography in Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology

    Article • January 2018, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  58. Innovations and Pearls in the Surgical Management of Vitiligo

    Article • January 2018, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  59. Knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding topical corticosteroids in a sample of pharmacy students: A cross sectional survey

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2018, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  60. Dermabrasion in earlobe repair

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, October 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  61. The 'Y' technique: An attempt to standardize nail dressing

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, October 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  62. Autologous Biological Dressing for Recipient Area in Cellular Grafting of Vitiligo

    Article • Dermatologic Surgery, May 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  63. Surgical Answer to Intralesional Steroid–Induced Skin Atrophy

    Article • Dermatologic Surgery, April 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  64. Assembling a make-shift light source for a radio frequency device for skin ablation

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  65. Curbside (Corridor to the E-corridor) consultations and the dermatologists

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  66. Role of clinical pharmacist in cosmeto-vigilance of misuse and abuse of topical corticosteroids

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  67. Reinventing the Chalazion clamp: Modification of the instrument for the procedural dermatologist

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, November 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  68. An innovative approach for separating the toes to manage interdigital dermatoses

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, November 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  69. A simple method to improve the quality of nail photography

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  70. Gel it away: a simple cost-effective technique to make procedures on the hair-bearing areas easy

    Article • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, May 2016, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  71. Dermabrasion of the Eyelids in Vitiligo Surgery

    Article • Dermatologic Surgery, May 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  72. Comment on “‘Tape dermatoscopy’: constructing a low-cost dermatoscope using a mobile phone, immersion fluid and transparent adhesive tape”

    Article • Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, January 2016, Derm101.com

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  73. What's up dermatology? A pilot survey of the use of WhatsApp in dermatology practice and case discussion among members of WhatsApp dermatology groups

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2016, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  74. Acquired ectopic hypertrichosis of the tongue

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2016, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  75. Pearls for publishing papers: Tips and tricks

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology, January 2016, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  76. Black discoloration of palms

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2016, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  77. Nail photography: Tips and tricks

    Article • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January 2016, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  78. Chapter-20 Infestations

    Article • January 2016, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  79. Pen punching: An innovative technique for comedone extraction from the well of the concha

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, November 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  80. Terra firma-forme dermatosis: report of a series of 11 cases and a brief review of the literature

    Article • International Journal of Dermatology, October 2015, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  81. Reply to: “Nail photography— All 10 fingernails in 1 frame”

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, October 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  82. Mudi-chood: an interesting dermatological entity

    Article • International Journal of Dermatology, June 2015, Wiley

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  83. Radiofrequency device for tick removal

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  84. Comment on “A simple, novel method for nail photography”

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  85. Clinical photography of nail diseases: A simple method to include all fingernails in a frame

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  86. Clinical photography in dermatology using smartphones: An overview

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2015, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  87. Long-term follow-up and donor site changes evaluation in suction blister epidermal grafting done for stable vitiligo: A retrospective study

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology, January 2015, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  88. A Reference (All-in-One) Image Demonstrating the Outcome of Suction Blister Formation in Vitiligo Surgery

    Article • Dermatologic Surgery, December 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  89. Optimizing the efficacy of targeted phototherapy by marking early vitiligo lesions after visualizing under a Wood's lamp

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, September 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  90. Resizing blister roof grafts for vitiligo surgery

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, August 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  91. A t(r)icky mole behind the ear

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2014, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  92. "Something better than nothing" using the house hold electric chimney in the procedure room as an attempt to reduce the smell and biohazard

    Article • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January 2014, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  93. Mudi-chood

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2014, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  94. Strawberry-shaped lesion on the chest: cutaneous rhinosporidiosis

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2014, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  95. Transillumination: A simple tool to assess subungual extension in periungual warts

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2013, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  96. A simple and cost-effective device for mobile dermoscopy

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, January 2013, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  97. Chapter-62 Clinical Photography in Surgical and Esthetic Dermatology

    Article • January 2012, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  98. SkIndia Quiz 7 - Giant erythematous plaque on the arm of an elderly woman

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2012, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  99. Clinical photography for trichology practice: Tips and tricks

    Article • International Journal of Trichology, January 2011, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  100. Carotenoderma

    Article • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, January 2010, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  101. Hypomelanosis of ITO

    Article • Indian Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, Medknow

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique

  102. Black hairy tongue

    Article • Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Karalikkattil T Ashique