A new type of coronavirus family (SARS-CoV-2), which can be found in humans and animals, with many varieties clinical symptoms, was first seen Wuhan, China late 2019, under the name novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In literature, cutaneous symptoms related to disease are generally emphasized. However, it is not yet known whether this SARS-CoV-2 virus, has entered our lives, plays a role etiopathogenesis dermatological diseases. The patients who were admitted dermatology outpatient...

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that frequently detected in oral tissues. The aim of our study was to identify the prevalence detection periodontopathogenic microorganisms (Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Tannerella forsythia and Treponema denticola OLP patients compare with this healthy non-OLP patients. Our included 27 (18 periodontitis (OLPP) 9 gingivitis (OLPG)) diagnosed along 26 (13 (HP) 13 (HG))...

Purpose: To evaluate the ocular surface changes and tear-film functions in patients treated with systemic isotretinoin. Methods: Fifty subjects 0.8 mg/kg oral isotretinoin were enrolled this prospective clinical trial. All underwent a full ophthalmoscopic examination before, during, after treatment Ocular of cell content conjunctival epithelium evaluated by impression cytology using Schirmer test, anesthetized tear breakup time, rose bengal staining. Subjective complaints scored an Surface...

It has been reported that dermatology practices may be a vector for SARS-CoV-2 transmission and elective cases should postponed during the pandemic period. In this context, studies on change of patient profile in Dermatology outpatient clinic have conducted. However, there was no study literature about consultations One hundred forty-seven consultation era COVID-19 between March 11, 2020 May 4, were retrospectively evaluated. Twenty-four patients (16.3%) had suspicion signs COVID (fever,...

Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory dermatological condition, is marked by recurring periods of activity and quiescence. This persistent inflammation contributes to range associated health issues. The respiratory system relies on nasal mucociliary clearance as fundamental defense mechanism. Mucociliary transport dysfunction frequently observed in states. We aimed determine the relationship between psoriasis concomitant clinical conditions time (NMCT). conducted study evaluate NMCTin 34...

Biological agent treatments represent a relatively new field and their effects on routine laboratory parameters are not fully known as there has been little research in the area. In our study, we aimed to evaluate differences between two main biological treatment groups parameters.Patients were enrolled when they had received for more than six months with January 2013 April 2020. The available data collected by blood tests before treatment, at three months, final evaluation.When changes...

Objective. In this study, we aimed to investigate current prevalence and related clinical factors of psychiatric disorders in Behçet patients. Methods. Seventy-three outpatients who applied a clinic whose diagnosis was Behçet's disease according criteria the International Study Group for were recruited study. Psychiatric diagnoses assessed with The Structured Clinical Interview DSM-IV/Clinical Version (SCID-I/CV). Results. Thirty patients (41.1%) reported at least one disorder. Major...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that negatively affects the quality of life with remissions and relapses. Smoking, which known to accelerate development comorbidities can accompany psoriasis such as atherosclerotic heart disease, metabolic syndrome, also an independent risk factor for psoriasis. In our study, we aimed investigate relationship between smoking The study included total 476 participants 276 patients 200 healthy volunteers. One hundred thirty-nine (69.5%) cases...

Background: Papillon‐Lefèvre Syndrome (PLS) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and severe periodontitis affecting both primary secondary dentitions. Cathepsin C (CTSC) gene mutations are etiologic for PLS. The resultant loss of CTSC function responsible the periodontal destruction seen clinically. Methods: A 4‐year‐old female (case 1) her 10‐year‐old sister 2) presented with skin lesions, tooth mobility, advanced periodontitis. Based on clinical...

Subjects Thirty‐six patients with psoriasis and 56 healthy volunteers were included in this study. Methods Echocardiographic examination transmitral peak flow velocities of the early phase (E) late (A) mitral inflow, left ventricular myocardial velocity measurements, coronary reserve ( CFR ) measurement. Results Baseline diastolic DPFV anterior descending artery LAD was significantly higher group. However, hyperemic slightly lower (2.19 ± 0.39 vs. 2.60 0.31, P < 0.0001) group than control...

Behçet's disease is a characterized by chronic inflammatory vasculitis. In the clinical symptoms of disease, many immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs are used. The suspicion that used in treatments such as during pandemic will increase risk transmission COVID-19 may progress more lethally these patients after infection caused clinicians to worry. As far we know, there no study literature about management with period. Fifty-four who were admitted dermatology outpatient clinic between...

Saliva is a biological fluid that easily obtainable and can give useful information both in systemic oral diseases. In this study, chromatographic method was applied to determine the amount of defensin HNP-1 human saliva patients with mucosal diseases before after treatments compared controls. Defensin neutrophil peptide-1 (HNP-1) identified confirmed. The concentration determined by comparing area eluted standard. Linear calibration range 0.10 0.90 μg/10 μL R(2) values 0.996. concentrations...

Introduction: Leech infestations can lead to many symptoms, such as epistaxis, shortness of breath, obstruction the upper respiratory tract, and hemoptysis.Leeches often enter body with drinking water or washing mouth nose.Case Report: In this case report, we presented a patient who was mentally retarded admitted emergency medicine complaints, intermittent nasal congestion, sore throat, breath. Conclusion:Finally, understood that these symptoms were related an oropharyngeal leech.