The effect of phototherapy on Demodex density: a case-control study.

Background: Human Demodex mites, Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, are microorganisms that reside in the pilosebaceous units, usually without causing symptoms. Phototherapy has been linked to demodicosis in previous studies. We aimed to determine whether there was an increase in the frequency of demodicosis and Demodex density after 20 phototherapy sessions.

Epidemiological characteristics of different types of adult acne in Turkey: a prospective, controlled, multicenter study.

Introduction: Acne occurring in adults over the age of 25 years is known as acne tarda or adult acne. Three types of adult acne are recognized: persistent, late-onset, and recurrent acne. Most studies do not compare the characteristics between the three variants.

Clinical course of psoriasis patients that discontinued biologics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Since psoriasis is a chronic disease, it is not recommended to discontinue the treatment agents used. However, in real life, the treatment of psoriasis patients may be interrupted for various reasons. During the pandemic period, the treatment of many patients was also interrupted.

Patient Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis Vulgaris and Factors Believed to Trigger the Disease: a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study With 1621 Patients.

Introduction: Due to the chronic recurrent nature of psoriasis vulgaris (PV) and lack of definitive treatment for the disease, patients often resort to alternative treatments. Physicians seem to have low awareness of this issue.

Objectives: To elicit the perceptions of 1,621 PV patients on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and examine factors reported to worsen PV.

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Patients with Acne Vulgaris and Factors Perceived to Trigger the Disease: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study with 1571 Patients.

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is among the common skin diseases for which patients refer to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Aims And Objectives: To investigate the approaches to CAM methods and factors believed to increase the disease in 1,571 AV patients.

Materials And Methods: The sociodemographic characteristics of the patients and disease severity according to the Food and Drug Administration criteria were recorded.

Habits of Using Social Media and the Internet in Psoriasis Patients.

Introduction: Psoriasis significantly affects the patients quality of life, which often leads patients to seek online information about this disease.

Objectives: To explore the habits of patients with psoriasis related to their use of social media (SM) and the internet to obtain information about their disease.

Methods: 1,520 patients completed the survey and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire.

Is cutaneous microbiota a player in disease pathogenesis? Comparison of cutaneous microbiota in psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis with scalp involvement.

Background Knowledge about cutaneous microbiota in psoriasis vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis is limited, and a comparison of microbiota in the two diseases was not yet previously undertaken. Aims/Objectives This study aimed to compare the scalp lesional and non-lesional microbiota in psoriasis vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis with that in a healthy control group. Methods Fifty samples were taken with sterile swabs from patients' and controls' scalps, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing analyses were performed.

Rates of skincare product and cosmetic procedure use in patients with acne vulgaris and the effective factors: A multicenter study with 1,755 patients.

Background: Skincare products and cosmetic procedures are used as an adjunct or complementary to conventional drug therapy for acne vulgaris (AV).

Objective: To evaluate the use of skincare products and the frequency of cosmetic procedures in AV treatment.

Methods: A total of 1,755 patients with AV completed the survey prepared by the researchers and the Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) questionnaire.

How dermatology has changed in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has led to a change in the whole world order. The key actors and occupational groups most at risk during this period have been health care professionals. In this pandemic, we, as dermatologists, also have many responsibilities regarding patients, ourselves, and society.

Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed attitudes and behaviors concerning cosmetic care and procedures among patients presenting to the dermatology outpatient clinic? A multicenter study with 1437 participants.

Background: The rate of cosmetic procedures and use of skincare products is considered to be affected during the pandemic period; however, this has not been investigated yet.

Objective: To determine whether the ongoing pandemic has changed people's habits related to skincare products and cosmetic procedures.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter survey study covering both private and public hospitals.

Social media use in patients with acne vulgaris: What do patients expect from social media?

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) may affect external appearance and significantly deteriorate the quality of life of patients. Therefore, patients make various inquiries about their disease and seek treatment options.

Aims: To investigate the social media usage habits of patients with AV concerning their diseases, and their recommendations for dermatologists related to social media use.

Drug survival and safety profile of acitretin monotherapy in patients with psoriasis: A multicenter retrospective study.

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.

Antibiotic Resistance in Acne: Mechanisms, Complications and Management.

Antibiotic resistance in acne was first observed in the 1970s, and since the 1980s has become a major concern in dermatologic daily practice. The mechanisms for this type of resistance include biofilm formation that promotes virulence and the transmission of resistant bacterial strains. Genetic mutations with modification of ribosomal RNA, alteration in efflux pumps, and enzymatic inactivation are able to create resistance to tetracyclines and macrolides.

Psychodermatology of acne: Dermatologist's guide to inner side of acne and management approach.

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.

Comparison of dermatologists and family physicians in terms of prescribing antibiotics for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common skin disease that is treated both with dermatologists and family physicians (FPs) with different strategies. To assess the antibiotics that are frequently preferred in AV treatment, and the differences between the FPs and dermatologists in treatment were investigated. The physicians were informed about the study, and sent over the internet a multiple-choice questionnaire that consists of 29 questions in total.

Immunosuppressive and immunomodulator therapy for rare or uncommon skin disorders in pandemic days.

Immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies are important in dermatology, but indications are influenced by SARS-CoV-2. We will focus on skin disorders such as autoimmune connective tissue disorders, neutrophilic dermatoses, and vasculitis. Immunomodulators such as colchicine and antimalarials can easily be preferred taking their beneficial effects on COVID-19 into consideration and also given their wide spectrum of action.

Are clinicians successful in diagnosing cutaneous adnexal tumors? a retrospective, clinicopathological study.

Background/aim: Cutaneous adnexal tumors (CAT) are rare tumors originating from the adnexal epithelial parts of the skin. Due to its clinical and histopathological characteristics comparable with other diseases, clinicians and pathologists experience difficulties in its diagnosis.We aimed to reveal the clinical and histopathological characteristics of the retrospectively screened cases and to compare the prediagnoses and histopathological diagnoses of clinicians.