42 research outputs found
Superficial granulomatous pyoderma of the scrotum: an extremely rare cause of genital ulcer
No full textPseudo-knuckle pads: an unusual cutaneous sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder in an adolescent patient
No full textKnuckle pads are discrete benign cutaneous lesions overlying the extensor surfaces of the fingers and hand joints and are unrelated to trauma, whereas pseudo-knuckle pads may be considered as a form of callosity that appears after repeated trauma. This type of knuckle pad has been described in children with obsessive behavior as "chewing pads" and in adults as occupational disorder. Cases of pachydermodactyly, benign fibromatosis of the fingers, have been described as the unusual forms of knuckle pads that usually affect young adult males. We believe that pseudo-knuckle pads, chewing pads or pachydermodactyly are terms which have been used to decribe the same clinical situation reported in different patients. Here we describe a 12-year-old male patient with pseudo-knuckle pads along the metacarpophalangeal joints developed secondary to repeated trauma reflecting obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by a tic-like habit. He received fluvaksamine 25 mg/day. The lesions started to disappear after three months of therapy. The recognition of pseudo-knuckle pads by dermatologists and pediatricians is very important in adolescent patients because these lesions may be clues for diagnosis of serious psychiatric problems. The collaboration of a dermatologist or pediatrician with a psychiatrist is essential in the follow-up of these patients
After Specialty Education Board of Dermatology's Cosmetology Course Took Place in Ankara on 23-24th of April!
No full textViews and experiences of dermatologists in Turkey about teledermatology during the COVID‐19 pandemic
No full textErdal Çalıkoğlu, Emel ( Aksaray, Yazar )Background: Teledermatology is an alternative medical science that allows evaluation of patient's clinical information over a distance without requiring face-to-face examination. Due to COVID-19, social distancing has become important these days, and teledermatology can help physicians and patients in overcoming the barriers of accessing health care. Aim: In this study, we aim to evaluate how dermatologists in our country have viewed and experienced teledermatology during the pandemic through surveys. Patients/Methods: The study was carried out by using an online survey for evaluating the teledermatology experiences of dermatologists in Turkey and how they have viewed teledermatology during the 2-month pandemic period and the 2-month prepandemic period. Results: The number of patients evaluated with teledermatology methods was found to be significantly higher in the pandemic period when compared with the prepandemic period. The rates of using video calls with mobile phone and online video calls were found to be significantly higher in the pandemic period when compared with the prepandemic period. Conclusion: Our study results show that the teledermatology method had a higher rate of usage compared to before the pandemic
Investigation of skin self-examination and sunscreen use in adolescents in northern Cyprus
No full textIntroduction: Regular skin self-examination (SSE) is very important for the early diagnosis of malignant melanoma (MM). Since sun exposure is the most important trigger factor for the development of skin cancers, effective and regular sun protection is the main preventive method. Aim: To investigate the awareness of SSE, risky nevus and sun protection of the adolescents in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Material and methods: The data used within this research were obtained from questionnaires administered to volunteer high school students in the TRNC. Results: 39.8% of the participants included in the study stated that they conducted SSE. All the participants who said they conducted SSE reported that they performed a face exam. The body regions that the participants did not examine were the scalp (47.7%), foot (36.9%), back (35.4%) and genital area (35.4%). The features of the nevus perceived by the participants as risk factors included rapid growth, bleeding and itching. While 74% of respondents said they used sunscreen products, only 9% of users reported using them every day. Conclusions: In the TRNC where the exposure to the sun is high, young people perform skin examinations at high rates in order to monitor their nevi. Nevertheless, the results of this research show that hard-to-reach areas are neglected
Topical polyphenol treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease: use of ultrasonography to evaluate response to treatment - clinical case series study
No full text*Çalıkoğlu, Emel ( Aksaray, Yazar )Introduction: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease (SPSD) is a common disorder and encountered more frequently in hairy young males after puberty.
Aim: To assess effectiveness of topical polyphenol treatment of SPSD by using physical examination and ultrasonography (USG).
Material and methods: Fourteen patients with SPSD diagnosis were treated by natural polyphenol products and were retrospectively included in this study. All of the patients were assessed by superficial ultrasonography before and after treatment. Demographic and clinical information of the patients was obtained from medical records.
Results: Patients were aged 18-45 years and the median disease duration was 2 years. The most common findings in physical examination were sinus openings and subcutaneous nodules and the most common ultrasonographic findings were abscess/cyst formation and presence of fistula at the pre-treatment visit. All of the patients applied topical polyphenols for a median period of 3 months. Topical polyphenol treatment was effective in 92.9% of patients. Follow-up examinations at 18.3 months post-treatment revealed that 12 (85.7%) patients were free of disease. Control physical examination and ultrasonographic assessment were completely normal in 11 (78.6%) patients.
Conclusions: Topical polyphenol therapy is a promising alternative treatment for SPSD and its effectiveness can be objectively evaluated by ultrasonography. It is advised that topical polyphenols should be tried first in every young and active patient with SPSD. Majority of these patients can avoid demanding and expensive alternative treatment methods such as complex surgical procedures. This topical therapy method makes surgical SPSD a dermatologically treatable disease...
A case of lipomembranous panniculitis with a dramatic response to the treatment of venous insufficiency
No full textLipomembranous panniculitis (LP) is a peculiar type of fat necrosis and is reported with various clinical conditions, mostly with peripheral vascular diseases. Here, a case of a 57-year-old woman with a painful erythematous swelling of the right leg in association with venous insufficiency has been reported. Although LP is frequently associated with venous insufficiency, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the beneficial effect of venous insufficiency treatment in LP
Serum interleukin‐6, procalcitonin and C‐reactive protein levels in subjects with active Behçet's disease
No full textBackground Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and cytokines, including serum interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8 and IL-10, and turnout necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) have been proposed as disease activity markers in Behcet's disease (BD), although studies have shown conflicting results for IL-6. Serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels in active 1313 have not yet been investigated
Follicular unit extraction as a valuable method for the restoration of beard: Retrospective case series study
No full textErdal Çalıkoğlu, Emel ( Aksaray, Yazar )Background: Beard and mustache are important components of body image. Beard transplantation is the procedure to restore congenital absence or inefficient growth of beard and mustache. Objectives: The aim of the study is to report our results and experience in beard transplantation. Methods: Patients with a demand for beard restoration who were treated with follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplantation method were included in this retrospective, case series study. Patients’ birth date, race, presence of eunuchoidism, hair color, type and shaft thickness, and treatment details were retrieved from medical records. Patients were evaluated at least one year after the operation, and defect closure rates were calculated. At the follow-up examination, patients were asked to evaluate their satisfaction from the procedure. Results: Ten patients were consecutively treated between May 2007 and June 2016. The mean age of the patients was 29.6 years. Three of our patients were eunuchoid and the others wanted beard transplantation to have a more masculine look. Follow-up period was median of 39 months. Four patients were satisfied and four patients were very satisfied with the procedure with a mean 53% closure rate. Better closure rates were associated with brown and red hair color, medium and fine hair thickness, and absence of eunuchoidism. Patients with straight hair were satisfied with the procedure significantly. Conclusion: Beard reconstruction by using the FUE method is a safe and effective method with high patient satisfaction rates
