Global trends in acupuncture research: A scientometric analysis from 1980 to 2023.

The objective of this study was to examine articles on acupuncture from past to present, revealing prevalent research trends, showcasing global productivity, identifying international collaborations, and highlighting influential publications and journals in the field. We acquired a comprehensive dataset comprising 9340 articles pertaining to acupuncture that were published within the time frame spanning from 1980 to 2023. These articles were sourced from the Web of Science and underwent rigorous analysis through a diverse set of bibliometric techniques.

The Role of Ischemia-modified Albumin and Ischemia-Modified Albumin to Albumin Ratios in Patients with Alopecia Areata.

Introduction: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) and IMA/albumin levels in patients with AA.

Methods: The present prospective crossectional study includes patients ≥18 who were admitted to the Dermatology and Venerology Department of Hitit University Hospital between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021. 70 patients participated in the study (n=34 for the study group and n=36 for the control group).

Choroidal thickness in patients with alopecia areata: Is it a sign for poor prognosis?

Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease which causes non-scarring type hair loss considered to target the pigmentary system. The hair follicle may not be the only site for involvement of the disease. Iris, the ciliary body, choroid and epithelium of the retinal pigment may also be affected.

Does Rosacea, a localized skin disease, affect the choroidal thickness?

Introduction: This study aims to compare the choroidal thickness (CT) of patients with rosacea with healthy individuals.

Methods: This study was conducted with 42 patients with Papulopustular Rosacea (PPR), 38 patients with Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETR), and gender and age-matched 37 healthy individuals in the control group. CT measurements were done using the spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.

The association of depression, loneliness and internet addiction levels in patients with acne vulgaris.

Background: Acne vulgaris is a very common skin disorder that has negative effects on the mood, self image and social relations of the patients. We want to evaluate the effects of acne vulgaris and its severity on depression, loneliness, internet addiction levels, and the quality of life of young adult females.

Methods: Two hundred three female acne vulgaris patients and 202 healthy controls who admitted to the dermatology clinic of a university hospital formed the study sample.

Is There a Correlation Between Behçet Disease and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with Behçet disease (BD) and to investigate the relationship between the severity of BD and LUTS.

Methods: Fifty-five patients with BD were included in this study from January to December 2018. All patients received a detailed urological evaluation.

Ischemia-modified albumin as a possible marker of oxidative stress in patients with telogen effluvium.

Background: Telogen effluvium is the most common form of non-scarring alopecia characterized by diffuse hair loss. Ischemia-modified albumin is a marker of oxidative stress and inflammation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the levels of ischemia-modified albumin of telogen effluvium patients with healthy controls.

Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Recurrent Herpes Labialis.

Recurrent infections of herpes simplex virus in the orolabial area are known as recurrent herpes labialis (RHL). Vitamin D has been shown to have an important immunomodulatory role and to be associated with several infectious diseases. This hospital-based case-control study aimed at investigating the association between vitamin D and RHL by comparing vitamin D levels in individuals with and without RHL.

Skin-homing T-cell responses associated with Demodex infestation and rosacea.

Aims: Our aim was to investigate the skin-homing T-cell immune responses triggered in patients with Demodex infestation and/or rosacea.

Methods: Collected whole blood samples were divided into four groups: control subjects; nonrosacea patients with Demodex infestation (Demodex group); papulopustular rosacea (PPR) patients without Demodex infestation (Rosacea group); and PPR patients with Demodex infestation (Rosacea/Demodex group). Following ex vivo activation, skin-homing CLA+CD4+ T-cell subset levels were monitored by flow cytometry.

Vitamin D levels in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Background: Lower serum vitamin D levels, a major public health problem worldwide, has been found to be associated with various infectious diseases, cancers, autoimmune and dermatological diseases. The serum levels of vitamin D in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis are not clear. We investigated the vitamin D levels in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

The Oxidant and Antioxidant Status in Pityriasis Rosea.

Background: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is usually an asymptomatic and self-limiting papulosquamous skin disease with acute onset. The etiology has not been clarified yet. Recently, increased oxidative stress was found to play a role in etiopathogenesis of multiple cutaneous diseases with T cell-mediated immune response.

The association of oxidative stress and disease activity in seborrheic dermatitis.

The pathogenesis of seborrheic dermatitis (SD) has not been clearly identified, and many factors are thought to play a role in its development. Recently, new studies have focused on increased oxidative stress (OS) in T cell-mediated skin diseases like psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. However, there is no study investigating the status of OS in SD.