Attitudes of Dermatologic Patients Towards COVID-19 Vaccines: a Questionnaire-Based Survey.

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the attitudes of patients with various dermatologic diseases towards coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines. The present questionnaire-based study was conducted on patients admitted to the outpatient clinic of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Ufuk University Hospital, between January 1 and 31, 2021. The study population was divided into two groups based on their ages: (1) < 40 age group ( = 188) and (2) ≥ 40 age group ( = 111), and answers given to 35 specific questions were compared between the groups.

Perspectives of dermatology specialists and residents on COVID-19 vaccines: A questionnaire-based survey.

Background: To evaluate the perspectives of dermatology specialists and residents on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

Methods: Present questionnaire-based study was conducted on dermatology residents and specialists between January 5 and 20. A non-validated online questionary evaluating the attitude of the participants about the COVID-19 vaccine was performed.

The utility of immunoglobulin A/complement 3 and immunoglobulin G/immunoglobulin M ratios in the assessment of disease activation in patients with Behçet disease.

Objective: Pathogenesis of Behçet disease (BD) has not yet been clearly revealed and there is no ideal test for the estimation of disease activation at present. This study aimed to assess the efficiencies of IgG/IgM and IgA/C3 ratios in determining activation of BD.

Method: This retrospective cohort study consisted of 140 patients with BD.

Efficacy of systemic minoxidil and tofacitinib combination in treatment-resistant alopecia universalis.

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune nonscarring alopecic disorder, which presents with varying amounts of hair loss, ranging from focal patchy loss to entire scalp and body hair loss. Treatment of AA is a challenging issue within dermatology practice. Although many treatment options are present, response to medications remains unsatisfactory, especially in severe and recalcitrant cases.

Localized infection and leg ulcer after platelet-rich plasma injection.

Although many studies report effective use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in the clinics, almost no study reports any side effects. The patient who was treated with PRP injection in gastrocnemius muscle developed complications. The authors of this study present a case which may show the possible side effects of PRP.

The use of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of immature tooth with periapical lesion: a case report.

This study describes the treatment of an immature permanent tooth with periapical lesion which was treated with regenerative approach using platelet rich plasma (PRP). The root canal of immature human permanent tooth with periapical lesion was gently debrided of necrotic tissue and disinfected with 2.5% NaOCl, and then medicated with triple antibiotic paste comprised of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline.

Temperament and character properties of primary focal hyperhidrosis patients.

Background: Primary focal hyperhidrosis is a health problem, which has negative effects on the patient's quality of life and significantly affects the patients' daily activities, social and business life. The aim of this study is to evaluate temperament and character properties of patients diagnosed with primary focal hyperhidrosis.

Methods: Fifty-six primary focal hyperhidrosis (22.

[A case of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum in a non-endemic province (Ankara) of Turkey].

Southeastern Anatolia and the Mediterranean regions of Turkey are known as endemic areas for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). In this report, a 64 years-old male patient with CL caused by Leishmania infantum has been presented. The patient who was inhabiting in Ankara (Central Anatolia region, Turkey) complained from a lesion on his right ring finger for the last six months.

The evaluation of primary idiopathic focal hyperhidrosis patients in terms of alexithymia.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the primary focal hyperhidrosis patients in terms of alexithymia. Participants (n = 50) diagnosed with primary focal hyperhidrosis by a dermatologist were referred to a psychiatrist and evaluated via Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders and Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20. The rate of alexithymia was 45.

Effectiveness of low-voltage radiofrequency in the treatment of xanthelasma palpebrarum: a pilot study of 15 cases.

Background: Xanthelasma palpebrarum (XP) is the most common form of xanthoma, which is mostly located on the eyelids. Various treatment options are available, with certain limitations, and none of them is satisfactory.

Objectives: To offer another treatment option (low-voltage radiofrequency (RF)) and to evaluate its efficacy in XP.