Abstract Acne vulgaris (AV) is a skin disease that is commonly seen and causes scar formation especially when left untreated. It can cause serious psychological comorbidities due to the intense involvement of appeared areas such as face and also being common in adolescence in which the body perception is not yet well established. Although psychiatric comorbidities frequently accompany AV patients in dermatology, they almost never directed to dermatology‐psychiatry liaison clinics. Depression, anxiety,...
Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:48
Abstract Background There is a sparsity of data regarding the mental health status of dermatologists during COVID‐19 pandemic. Objectives Evaluate the effects of pandemic on mental health of dermatologists on a large scale and identify risk factors for mental distress. Methods 733 dermatologists were included in this cross‐sectional, web‐based survey. Results Mental distress was reported by 77.2% of responders. Considerable percentages of participants experienced stress (73.9%),...
Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:00
Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:58
Abstract Background COVID‐19 diseases have been a nationwide pandemic condition. However, cutaneous, skin histopathological manifestations of COVID‐19 infection are not well described. Our study aims are to present heterogeneous cutaneous, histopathological manifestations in COVID‐19 patients, to investigate the possible relationship between cutaneous manifestations and histopathological features in COVID‐19 infection. Materials and methods We performed a systemic review in PubMed database...
Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:35
Abstract Dysfunctional regulatory T lymphocytes are important for the pathogenesis of psoriasis and atherosclerosis. We analyzed the severity of atherosclerosis and the concentration of regulatory cytokines in patients with psoriasis who were administered methotrexate or adalimumab for 12 weeks. We included 34 patients with psoriasis (17 each, administered methotrexate or adalimumab) and eight healthy volunteers. BMI, psoriasis area and severity index (PASI), body surface area (BSA), and at least...
Fri Aug 07, 2020 20:35
Abstract Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) was first detected in December 2019 in China. It has become a pandemic. With concern about therapies that may decrease immunity and enhance the severity of an indivduals's COVID‐19 infection, leading to a possibly fatal outcome, use of immunosuppressants has become an important concern. This work focuses on management of various skin diseases individuals lacking immunity to COVID‐19 but requiring a systemic immunosuppressant, keeping in view the challenge of...
Fri Aug 07, 2020 20:15
Abstract OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a newer microfocused ultrasound (MFU) device on the lower face laxity. METHODS Subjects who underwent MFU therapy for skin thightening were enrolled in the study. The primary outcome measure was overall improvement in skin laxity of the lower face that was evaluated by improvement on jawline irregularities, marionette line and submental laxity. Assessments were obtained from two blinded dermatologists paired pre‐ and post‐treatment...
Fri Aug 07, 2020 18:54
Abstract Intravenous immunoglobulin is increasingly used for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although skin reactions to intravenous immunoglobulin therapy are usually minor, rare, and not life‐threatening, dermatologists need to recognize the nature of these adverse reactions. We describe a 33‐year‐old man suffering from demyelinating polyneuropathy who developed dyshidrotic eczema on the palms and flaky grayish‐white scales on an erythematous base on his face after the administration...
Thu Aug 06, 2020 20:44
Thu Aug 06, 2020 20:03
Abstract Objective To evaluate the changing trends in dermatology clinical practice at a tertiary center during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. Method This retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who were admitted to Ufuk University Hospital with dermatologic complaints/diseases before and during the pandemic. The patients were divided into two groups: 1) the Pre‐pandemic period (March‐May 2019) and 2) the Pandemic period (March‐May 2020). Demographic features,...
Thu Aug 06, 2020 19:55
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