Publications by authors named "Kivanc-Altunay I"
Introduction: The natural history, the progression of a disease process in an individual over time, has not yet been fully elucidated in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In this large multicenter study, we aimed to investigate the natural history of HS and its gender differences.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 827 patients.
Background: Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare and severe inflammatory disease characterized by widespread and superficial sterile pustules on an erythematous background.
Objectives: This multicentre study aimed to determine the clinical profile and course in a large cohort of patients with GPP.
Methods: One hundred and fifty-six GPP patients (mean age, 44.
Background: Adherence to treatment is important in chronic dermatological diseases. There are limited data regarding the adherence to treatment in patients with psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aims: We aimed to determine the rates of adherence to systemic treatments in patients with psoriasis and to identify the causes of non-adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Objective: Trichotillomania (TTM) and Skin Picking Disorder (SPD) are psychiatric disorders characterized by chronic and compulsive pulling and picking to remove hair and skin. There are very few studies on the clinical and phenomenological differences of TTM and SPD. In this study we aimed to compare the clinical characteristics and comorbidities of patients diagnosed with TTM and SPD.
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- Researchers studied how long patients with plaque-type psoriasis could stay on a medication called methotrexate (MTX) to see if it works well over time.
- They looked at 3,512 patient records and found that, on average, people stayed on MTX for about 15 months, with many stopping due to side effects like nausea or because it wasn’t helping them.
- Doctors need to monitor patients for 16-24 weeks before deciding if MTX is working well to reduce the chances of them stopping the treatment early.
A higher incidence of gastrointestinal diseases has been well established in patients with rosacea. However, no screening tool has been introduced for gastrointestinal disease development in rosacea. Fecal calprotectin (FC) is a calcium-binding protein, mainly derived from polymorpho-nuclear cells, such as neutrophils.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Recent data suggest that rosacea is related to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) due to its inflammatory nature and immune dysregulation.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the values of epicardial fat thickness (EFT) and the ankle-brachial index (ABI) in patients with rosacea, as indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis and CVD risk.
Methods: This prospective case-control study was carried out on 62 participants, including 31 rosacea patients and 31 controls.
Acitretin is a nonimmunosuppresive systemic agent used in the treatment of psoriasis. Despite its frequent use, research on drug survival and adverse effects is limited. This study aims to evaluate drug survival, factors associated with survival, and adverse effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is widespread concern about treatment of psoriasis in COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to evaluate the epidemiological data, clinical characteristics, treatment features of the psoriasis patients during the pandemic period. We conducted a study in dermatology clinics of seven different tertiary centers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Oncology patients present with various skin manifestations related to primary disease and treatments. Although these skin toxicities are well described in adults, studies of pediatric oncology patients are limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cutaneous findings in pediatric oncology patients receiving chemotherapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, relapsing and debilitating inflammatory disease associated with profound morbidity.
Aim: In this multicentre study, we investigated the demographic and clinical features of HS, and determined risk factors of disease severity.
Methods: In total, 1221 patients diagnosed with HS from 29 centres were enrolled, and the medical records of each patient were reviewed.
The objective was to reveal and compare the adverse effects of infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, ustekinumab and secukinumab, and determine possible risk factors. The follow-up files and computer-based records of patients with psoriasis were retrospectively screened between January 2007 and September 2019. The five biological agents were compared in terms of their adverse effects, and factors that might be related to these effects were explored.
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- Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare disease involving skin lesions and muscle inflammation, often requiring a specific rash alongside muscle weakness for diagnosis.
- DM typically affects women more than men, with symptoms generally appearing around age 50.
- A case study highlights a 29-year-old initially misdiagnosed with lumbar disc herniation who displayed DM symptoms, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent muscle damage.
Background/objective: The purpose of our study was to provide evidence on the treatment choices, reasons, and results of switching between biologic agents in treating patients with psoriasis.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective database search of six tertiary referral centers for pso-riasis patients between January 2007 and May 2019. We analyzed patient and treatment characteristics of all patients in the registry.
Background: Currently, no generally accepted laboratory marker for monitorizing the disease activity and therapy response of psoriasis is known.
Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of systemic therapies on C-reactive protein (CRP) and the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in psoriasis.
Methods: One hundred patients with psoriasis treated with narrow band ultraviolet B, acitretin, cyclosporine, methotrexate, adalimumab, etanercept, and ustekinumab were prospectively evaluated.
Psychopathology among individuals seeking minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.
J Cosmet Dermatol
April 2020
Objectives: In recent years, so many people want to alter their physical appearance with the purpose of raising their social and psychological well-being and the demand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures (MICPs) has continued to rise. Our study aims to investigate the psychological profile of people seeking cosmetic procedures.
Study Design: The present observational cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 54 participants seeking cosmetic procedures (botulinum toxin injections, soft tissue filler injection, mesotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and dermaroller treatments).
Background/aim: Phototherapy is a safe and effective treatment modality for numerous dermatological conditions. Recently, targeted phototherapy modalities have gained importance due to their advantages over conventional phototherapy.This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of targeted narrowband UVB phototherapy in patients with dermatological disorders
Materials And Methods: This single-center study included 173 patients who were treated with targeted narrowband UVB phototherapy.