Biochemical and histopathologic assessment of effects of acitretin on epiphyseal growth plate in rats.

Introduction: Acitretin is a commonly used retinoid in dermatology. Although there are generally known side effects, the effects on the epiphyseal plaque and bone metabolism are not clear in the literature.

Aim: To histopathologically investigate the effects on the epiphyseal plate and assess variations in bone metabolism caused by acitretin.

Evaluation of brainstem auditory evoked potentials and their relationshipwith levels of thyroid autoantibodies in patients with vitiligo.

Background/aim: Vitiligo is a common depigmenting disorder. The damage can also occur in similar ways to melanocytes within other organs. We evaluated the brainstem and auditory pathway functions by evaluating brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) and whether there is any relationship between auditory functions and autoimmunity.

ICHTHYOSIS LINEARIS CIRCUMFLEXA: NOT ALWAYS A PART OF NETHERTON SYNDROME.

Ichthyosis Linearis Circumfiexa (ILC) is a rarely seen autosomal recessive keratinization disorder and is characterized by erythematous, polycystic, plaques with 'double-edged' scales. Its histological features resemble psoriasis. A triad of ichthyosis (usually Ichthyosis Linearis Circumfiexa), trichorrhexis invaginata (a distinctive hair shaft disorder) and atopy is named as Netherton syndrome.

Rosacea and exposure to tandoor heat: Is there an association?

Background: Particularly in eastern and southeastern regions of Turkey, women use tandoor ovens to bake bread and as a result are exposed to excessive heat. Exposure to heat for long periods may lead to the initiation or exacerbation of rosacea.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between exposure to heat from a tandoor and rosacea.

The relation of autologous serum and plasma skin test results with urticarial activity score, sex and age in patients with chronic urticaria.

Introduction: Some previous studies reported autoimmunity as an etiologic factor in chronic urticaria (CU), but the results of some autoimmunity tests in these studies are conflicting.

Aim: To concretize whether there was any relation of autologous serum skin test (ASST) and autologous plasma skin test (APST) results with sex, age and urticarial activity score (UAS) in patients with CU.

Material And Methods: Fifty patients with CU and twenty healthy subjects admitted to our dermatology clinic were included in the present study.