Meral Ekşioǧlu

ORCID: 0000-0003-0172-4548
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Research Areas
  • Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
  • Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
  • Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
  • Cancer and Skin Lesions
  • Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Genital Health and Disease
  • Urticaria and Related Conditions
  • Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
  • melanin and skin pigmentation
  • Genetic and rare skin diseases.
  • Nail Diseases and Treatments
  • Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
  • Retinal and Optic Conditions
  • Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
  • Dermatologic Treatments and Research
  • Skin and Cellular Biology Research
  • Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
  • Skin Diseases and Diabetes
  • Hair Growth and Disorders
  • Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes
  • Vasculitis and related conditions
  • Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
  • Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders

Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
2018-2024

Ankara University
2024

Ministry of Health
2010-2023

Usak University
2021

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
2020-2021

Ankara Onkoloji Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2013-2020

Pamukkale University
2020

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
2019

Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi
2013-2019

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University
2017

Behçet disease (BD) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and chronic inflammation. The neutrophil-lymphocyte (N/L) ratio carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) are markers of inflammation vascular risk, respectively. We assessed the relationship between cIMT values N/L in BD (65 patients 62 control participants). There were statistically significant differences ratios group (P < .001). moderate positive correlations value, C-reactive protein, BD. Receiver-operating characteristic curve...

10.1177/0003319714527638 article EN Angiology 2014-03-25

&lt;i&gt;Background:&lt;/i&gt; Permethrin 5% cream used against human ectoparasites suggests that it may be effective in papulopustular rosacea. &lt;i&gt;Methods:&lt;/i&gt; This study included 63 patients diagnosed as having rosacea based on the clinical and histological findings. Patients were randomly assigned into permethrin (n = 23), metronidazole 20) placebo groups. Scores of erythema, telangiectasia, edema rhinophyma numbers papules, pustules, inflammatory nodules &lt;i&gt;Demodex...

10.1159/000065849 article EN Dermatology 2002-01-01

Abstract Background Post‐adolescent acne has been defined as in a patient aged &gt;25 years. Acne vulgaris first develops at the onset of puberty result hormonal changes. During puberty, there is transient decline insulin sensitivity. We hypothesized that resistance might persist after patients with post‐adolescent acne. Objectives This study was conducted order to investigate relationship between and resistance. Methods The population comprised 35 healthy control subjects. parameters...

10.1111/ijd.12426 article EN International Journal of Dermatology 2014-06-25

Abstract Background Behçet's disease (BD), is a chronic, systemic vasculitis, which may affect all types and sizes of blood vessels. BD associated with endothelial dysfunction chronic inflammation. Endothelial the critical early step in process atherogenesis, it commonly investigated by measuring arterial stiffness. Mean platelet volume (MPV) has been relation both thrombosis We aimed to investigate relationship between an increased stiffness MPV patients without significant cardiovascular...

10.1111/jdv.12297 article EN Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2013-10-25

There are few studies exploring the epidemiological properties of perniosis (chilblains) and its association with systemic disorders.To collect data for perniosis, to investigate any disorders, identify markers differential diagnosis idiopathic secondary perniosis.This was a prospective study 51 patients [female : male ratio 2.64 1, mean ± SD age 24.6 14.7 years, 25 (49%) aged 0-18 years]. Each patient interviewed, signs suggestive connective-tissue disorders were recorded. Detailed...

10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04435.x article EN Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2012-10-22

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to reveal demographic and clinical features B ehçet's disease ( BD ) in a T urkish population. Methods We retrospectively evaluated the findings 521 patients with . Results A total (287 female 234 male) were included study. Onset signs: oral ulceration (72.7%) was followed by genital (3.1%), ocular involvement (1.0%), erythema nodosum‐like lesions ENLL (0.2%). In 120 (23%), onset manifestation compromised more than one symptom. During follow‐up,...

10.1111/j.1365-4632.2012.05756.x article EN International Journal of Dermatology 2013-08-22

Background: Our aim was to document the frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) involvement Behçet’s disease (BD) at endoscopic examination. Also, we aimed analyze whether GI lesions were correlated with other systemic components BD. Methods: Fifty patients BD enrolled in study. Patients whom optimal colonoscopic examination both colon and terminal ileum could be performed included. An biopsy taken from all cases. Upper endoscopy findings, presence genital ulcers, uveitis, dermatological lesions,...

10.1159/000264643 article EN Digestion 2010-01-01

Clinical presentation, immunologic, light microscopic, and electron microscopic studies suggest a viral etiology for pityriasis rosea (PR).To evaluate whether human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) is an etiologic factor PR.Twenty-one PR patients (12 female, nine male) aged between 12 52 years, whose diagnoses were confirmed clinically histopathologically, included in the study. The duration of disease was questioned. Tissue samples 5-mm punch biopsy material collected from six healthy volunteers...

10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01584.x article EN International Journal of Dermatology 2002-09-01

BACKGROUNDPapulopustular lesions (PPL) are commonly seen cutaneous in Behçet's disease (BD). Some authorities do not recommend using for diagnostic criteria because these confused with acne vulgaris. Objective To understand if PPL have value BD.Biopsy was performed on papulopustular of patients histopathological examination to compare the control group composed Forty two BD and 21 vulgaris were enrolled study. Histopathological findings classified as leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lymphocytic...

10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03256.x article EN Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2009-04-29

ObjectivesRegardless of methicillin resistance, Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL)-positive Staphylococcus aureus isolates are associated with various types infections and outbreaks. Limited data exist about the PVL content S. strains in Turkey. In this multicentre study, we aimed to assess positivity antimicrobial susceptibilities recovered from skin soft tissue samples both community nosocomial origin study period, 2007–08.

10.1093/jac/dkr568 article EN Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2012-01-11

To assess relationship between alexithymia and acne vulgaris in young people.A hundred eleven subjects 15 25 years of age referred to out-patient clinic dermatology with 78 applied family physician for complaints other than were included patient control groups the study, respectively. A questionnaire determine demographic characteristics, an classification severity Toronto Alexithymic Scale (TAS) used.The mean scores TAS 52.7±10.8 51.7±10.7 groups, Alexitymia was determined 23.4% group 24.4%...

10.4306/pi.2011.8.4.327 article EN cc-by-nc Psychiatry Investigation 2011-01-01

Abstract Background The changes in the skin caused by obesity may predispose patients with rosacea to Demodex infestation (DI). Besides, identifying predisposing factors these is important for initial treatment plan. Aims main purpose of this study determine relationship between DI and rosacea. Methods Sociodemographic characteristics, body mass index, clinical features 130 were recorded. density was measured noninvasive standard biopsy, a determination ≥5/cm 2 mites regarded as positive DI....

10.1111/jocd.16417 article EN cc-by Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2024-05-30

Abstract: Slow‐healing wounds contain insufficient amounts of intrinsic collagenases to provide sufficient wound debridement, so that the use products containing synergistic and proteases may be helpful. We report successful collagenase clostridipeptidase A in two newborns, a premature infant with 3rd degree burns, term neonate an extravasation necrosis caused by calcium gluconate. Surgical excision necrotic tissue is serious intervention prolongs duration hospitalization. Enzymatic eschar...

10.1111/j.1525-1470.2005.00119.x article EN Pediatric Dermatology 2005-09-01

A 46-year-old man complained of ulcerovegetative lesions in the anogenital region, which he had noted one month prior to presentation. The patient a history travel African countries. Therefore, were suspected be granuloma inguinale (GI). Calymmatobacterium granulomatis was not observed direct examination scrapings collected from base lesion. Instead, histological revealed cutaneous metastasis mucinous adenocarcinoma rectum. diagnosis GI eliminated. As did report his rectal cancer and...

10.2169/internalmedicine.51.7802 article EN Internal Medicine 2012-01-01

Abstract Background Vitiligo is a common, acquired, pigmentary disorder characterized by the loss of melanocytes. In this study, we evaluated ophthalmalogic abnomalies patients with vitiligo regard to tear functions. Methods The and control subjects underwent examinations via Schirmer's test, film break‐up time ( BUT ), Rose Bengal staining. Results Schirmer test values in were lower than those subjects, but differences not statistically significant P = 0.200). addition, also significantly...

10.1111/ijd.12779 article EN International Journal of Dermatology 2015-01-20
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