Publications by authors named "Fatma Arzu Kılıc"
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- Melasma is a common, chronic skin condition that mainly affects women, presenting as dark patches on the face and is often perceived as a serious cosmetic issue.
- A survey conducted among 199 dermatologists in Turkiye revealed that the majority of patients with melasma are females between the ages of 30 to 40, with mixed melasma being the most common type.
- The study found that topical treatments, particularly Kligman's formula, are most frequently used, while oral treatments like tranexamic acid are less common, and there's a significant recurrence rate of 41%-60%, suggesting the need for better management strategies.
BACKGROUND Chronic urticaria (CU) is a skin condition causing itchy hives that can significantly impact quality of life. While medications like omalizumab can help, some patients may seek additional relief. This study aimed to investigate the potential benefits of acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, as an adjunctive therapy alongside omalizumab for CU patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsoriasis might bring about an increased risk of liver diseases like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and fibrosis. The impact of methotrexate on liver function is still a cause for concern, because of the studies suggesting an increased risk of liver damage and others finding no association. The focus of this study was the liver functions in psoriatic patients investigating the impact of long-term use of methotrexate on liver in psoriasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 Knowledge in Patients with Psoriasis Receiving Systemic Therapy: a Questionnaire Study.
Dermatol Pract Concept
November 2022
Introduction: Little is known about the impact of patient behavior on the treatment of psoriasis in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Objectives: We aimed to investigate the COVID-19 knowledge of the patients with psoriasis receiving systemic therapy in the pandemic.
Methods: The patients who received systemic treatment for psoriasis presented to our dermatology outpatient clinic were enrolled in the study.
Background: Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance may accompany rosacea. Zinc-alpha-2 glycoprotein (ZAG) is an adipokine involved in lipid, glucose, and insulin metabolism and might be associated with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
Aims: To investigate the serum ZAG levels, presence of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and the correlation between ZAG levels, rosacea severity, and metabolic syndrome in patients with rosacea.
Objective: A relationship has been demonstrated between stress and the increase in the skin plaques in psoriasis. In addition, psoriasis is observed in cases of severe alexithymia and stress. In depression and various psychiatric disorders, there is a relationship between rumination and both the onset and persistence of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study is to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients receiving biological therapy for psoriasis. All patients who received biological treatment for psoriasis were included in the study. Characteristics of patients and PASI responses' rates were evaluated at 6, 12, 16, 24, 36, and 52 weeks.
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