The similarity between clinical pictures of pigmented actinic keratosis (PAK) and lentigo maligna (LM) is well known.To investigate the frequency dermatoscopic findings suggestive LM/lentigo melanoma (LMM) in other facial skin lesions (FPSL) to assess distinguishing dermoscopic criteria PAK LM.Eighty-nine FPSL were evaluated with conventional dermatoscopy. showing one or more features considered as specific patterns for diagnosis LM/LMM, mainly slate-grey black dots globules, areas,...

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence Behçet's disease above age 10 years by means a population-based study.The epidemiological investigation (cross-sectional study) made between May 1997 and 1998 at Park Primary Health Care Center, which is one education research divisions Department Public Health, Faculty Medicine, Ankara University. aimed cover all 17,256 (49.2% male, 50.8% female) inhabitants over living in area. screening team first surveyed selected patients with...

Chemical matricectomy is performed mainly by two agents: phenol and sodium hydroxide. Both agents have excellent cure rates, but there are no data about the comparison of postoperative healing periods. This study was designed to compare morbidity rates hydroxide matricectomies.Forty-six patients with 154 ingrowing nail sides were treated either or matricectomy. In period, evaluated for duration severity pain, drainage, peripheral tissue destruction; complete periods; overall success...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that causes significant decline in quality of life. There are numerous treatment options; however, real-life data on the efficacy these treatments limited. This study was performed two centers to describe clinical characteristics and assess outcome cohort 139 patients with HS. Data demographic characteristics, Hurley stage comorbidities were collected from patient charts evaluated retrospectively. Treatment response...

Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is a rare subepidermal bullous disease. Long-term remission in this disease difficult using current treatments, unlike that patients with other autoimmune diseases.We retrospectively evaluated the effectiveness and side effects of rituximab-intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) combination treatment five EBA resistant to conventional treatment.Rituximab (375 mg/m2) was administered for four consecutive weeks patients, their continued IVIg at dose 2...

Objective Sodium hydroxide matricectomy is a successful method for the treatment of ingrown toenails. This study was designed to evaluate optimal sodium application period providing high success rates with minimal postoperative morbidity. Materials and Methods Sixty-six patients 225 nail edges were treated in three groups receiving 30-second, 1-minute, 2-minute applications hydroxide. Each patient reviewed postoperatively pain, drainage, tissue damage. The median long-term follow-up 14...

Abstract Background Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease that usually requires systemic treatment for severe forms. Isotretinoin the most effective drug in of acne vulgaris. In this study, we aimed to compare efficacies intermittent and continuous low‐dose isotretinoin regimens moderate Methods Sixty patients with were included. They divided into two groups receive either or isotretinoin. All followed up monthly during period at least six months after completion therapy. Results...

Background: The vulnerable brain regions to isotretinoin are represented as hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, involved in mood regulation well coordination of cognitive functions. Adolescence is a critical period with dynamic alterations neurocognition. Isotretinoin brought concerns about its possible effects on executive functions, attention memory.Objective: Evaluate the impacts neurocognitive functions adolescents acne vulgaris determine emergence psychiatric side effects.Materials...

Evaluation of the efficacy and side effects neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser Nd:YAG laser-intense pulsed light (IPL) combination treatments in photorejuvenations skin hand, determining their impacts on patient satisfaction.Thirty-five female patients with signs photoaging hands were included study. Three sessions IPL four treatment applied to right hand total 2-week intervals between each session, whereas six left session.The patients' ages ranged 31 78, mean age was...

Abstract Various cutaneous lesions including granulomatous reactions may occur at sites of resolved herpes zoster infection. A 46‐year‐old man with Hodgkin's disease developed localized granuloma annulare on scars 3 months after allogeneic peripheral stem cell transplantation. This is the first case that following

Ingrown nail is a common health problem that significantly affects daily life due to its painful nature. The purpose of this study was reveal the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics ingrown nails.The patients older than 18 years presenting with were investigated.Two hundred six aged 77 (mean age, 39 years; female male ratio, 1.45) included in study. A total 729 lesions evaluated (718 nails on feet 11 fingers). family history present 7.6% participants. Of 206 patients, 26.7% treated...

Calibre persistent labial artery (CPLA) is defined as a primary arterial branch that penetrates into the submucosal tissue without division or decrease in diameter. It usually presents an asymptomatic papule on lower lip and can be easily misdiagnosed varix, haemangioma, venous lake, mucocele fibroma. When it ulcerated, squamous cell carcinoma most usual differential diagnosis. The frequently used method to confirm diagnosis of CPLA has been excisional biopsy, which carries risk profuse...

Linear Ig A bullous dermatosis (LABD) is an acquired autoimmune subepidermal blistering disorder with linear deposits of IgA along the basement membrane zone. Its cause unclear, although it appears to have immune-mediated basis. Idiopathic, systemic disorder-related, and rarely drug-induced forms LABD been described. We describe a case associated interferon-alpha 2A used for treatment Kaposi's sarcoma.

Sterol-C4-methyl oxidase (SC4MOL) deficiency was recently described as an autosomal recessive cholesterol biosynthesis disorder caused by mutations in the <i>MSMO1</i> (sometimes also referred to <i>SC4MOL</i>) gene. To date, 5 patients from 4 unrelated families with SC4MOL have been reported. Diagnosis can be challenging biochemical accumulation of methylsterols affect global development and cause skin ocular pathology. Herein, we describe 2 siblings a consanguineous...

Abstract Background Although papulopustular lesions are one of the diagnostic criteria for Behçet's disease, controversy exists as to nature these lesions. Specific vessel‐based well nonspecific follicular may be seen in patients with disease. Some authors suggest that should considered a positive criterion only if they exhibit neutrophilic reaction. Objective To determine whether specific can differentiated clinically from Methods Twenty‐three 20 disease were initially examined by two...

Imiquimod 5% topical cream is approved for treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Data on the long-term efficacy and usage in other BCC subtypes are scarce.Evaluation safety imiquimod various locations, with individualized duration.Histopathologically confirmed BCCs treated solely were identified retrospectively included this study. Clinical histopathologic tumor clearances primary end point. After was concluded, patients examined every 3 to 6 months.In total, 24 samples from...

Objective Sodium hydroxide matricectomy is a successful method for the treatment of ingrown toenails. This study was designed to evaluate optimal sodium application period providing high success rates with minimal postoperative morbidity. Materials and Methods Sixty-six patients 225 nail edges were treated in three groups receiving 30-second, 1-minute, 2-minute applications hydroxide. Each patient reviewed postoperatively pain, drainage, tissue damage. The median long-term follow-up 14...

Chemical matricectomy with sodium hydroxide is a method being used successfully in the treatment of ingrown toenail.In this study, it was aimed to evaluate long-term recurrence rates after chemical using application different durations.Two hundred two patients nail edges were treated either 1-minute (Group 1) or 2-minute 2) applications matricectomy. All followed for at least 2 years.Chemical applied total 585 202 cases. The overall Group 1 and 6.4% 7.1%, respectively, during average...

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between rosacea and headaches, focusing on different subtypes, as well associated clinical features triggering factors. In this prospective study, 300 patients diagnosed with 320 control subjects without or any connected mast cell activation illness were included. Patients assessed by a dermatologist according 2019 updated classification (ROSCO panel). Accordingly, classified based their predominant subtype follows: erythematotelangiectatic...

Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) typically arises as a firm nodule on the extremities of young men. The tumor is remarkable for diagnostic difficulties both clinically and histopathologically resulting in high frequency initial misdiagnosis. ES also known to have rate recurrence metastasis predominantly lymph nodes, lungs, scalp. Herein, second case with tongue reported.

OBJECTIVE Chemical matricectomy is performed mainly by two agents: phenol and sodium hydroxide. Both agents have excellent cure rates, but there are no data about the comparison of postoperative healing periods. This study was designed to compare morbidity rates hydroxide matricectomies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-six patients with 154 ingrowing nail sides were treated either or matricectomy. In period, evaluated for duration severity pain, drainage, peripheral tissue destruction; complete...