The relationship between TNF-α, IL-1, IL-12, IL-17, IL-23, IL-36 expression and treatment response in psoriasis histopathologically and immunohistochemically.

Aim: There is no marker that can predict whether there is resistance to treatment in patients with psoriasis. In this study, we investigated the relationship between the staining rates of TNF-α, IL-1, IL-12, IL-17, IL-23, and IL-36 markers immunohistochemically from cutaneous biopsy and the treatment success.

Methods: The patients who were followed up in the dermatology clinic with the diagnosis of plaque-type psoriasis vulgaris and received biological treatment and previously had cutaneous biopsy were included in the study.

Evaluation of inflammatory and hematological parameters in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

Introduction: This study aims to research the effects of hematological and inflammatory parameters on the prognosis of COVID-19 disease and hospitalization duration.

Methodology: One hundred and eighty-six patients with COVID-19 and a control group consisting of 187 healthy individuals were included in the study. Hematological variables and inflammatory parameters of the patients were recorded on the first and the fifth days of hospitalization.

The relationship between hidradenitis suppurativa and irritable bowel syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder in which one experiences abdominal pain, tension, cramping, bloating, and changes in the form and frequency of defecation, without an underlying organic disease. Many skin diseases have been reported to be more common in people with functional bowel disease. To our knowledge, however, no previous study investigated the potential relationship between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and IBS.

Treatment of keratosis pilaris rubra with 577-nm pro-yellow laser.

Objective: Keratosis pilaris rubra (KPR) is a rare group of idiopathic hereditary disorders of keratinization, and it is considered as variants of keratosis pilaris. It is characterized by a well-defined erythema and small, keratotic follicular papules that are seen on the cheeks and preauricular area. Keratosis pilaris rubra is an aesthetically distressed situation, and especially vascular erythema is the most common complaint.

Does omalizumab use in chronic spontaneous urticaria results in improvement in sexual functions?

Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a disease that can affect the patient's quality of life (QoL), sexual functions, and mood.

Objective: We planned a retrospective study to investigate the effects of omalizumab use in CSU patients on sexual function. We also aimed to evaluate the sexual function, quality of life (QoL), and mood of CSU patients compared to the control group consisting of idiopathic pruritus patients.

Cutaneous and Allergic reactions due to COVID-19 vaccinations: A review.

Introduction: The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented impact on the overall health and the global economy. Vaccination is currently the most dependable strategy to end the pandemic, despite the slower-than-hoped-for rollout, particularly for low-to-middle-income countries, and the uncertain duration of protection afforded by vaccination. The spike protein of the virus (immunodominant antigen of the virus) is the main target of the approved and candidate SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

Relationship between rosacea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Rosacea and comorbidities: Rosacea and comorbidities.

Background: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that has been reported to be associated with many systemic disorders including respiratory diseases.

Aims: This study aims to investigate respiratory function in patients with rosacea.

Patients/methods: Patients with rosacea and age- and gender-matched healthy volunteers were included in this cross-sectional study.

The effect of 577-nm pro-yellow laser on demodex density in patients with rosacea.

Background: The pro-yellow laser is a yellow light wavelength (577-nm) laser system. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder that occurs with facial flushing, erythema, papules, pustules, and telangiectasia. Demodex parasites (Demodex folliculorum and brevis) also play a role in the pathogenesis of rosacea.

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the anxiety and depression levels in patients who applied to the cosmetology unit.

The relationship between the skin and the brain is based on their origin from the same ectodermal structure, as well as being affected by similar hormones and neurotransmitters. At this point, psychodermatology forms a common field of study based on the relationship and interaction between psychiatry and dermatology. Cosmetology is a special group within dermatology, and the psychosocial needs of this group differ.

Treatment considerations for Behçet disease in the era of COVID-19: A narrative review.

COVID-19 is a multisystem disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. It has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020 and the outbreak still keeps its impacts worldwide. Behçet disease (BD) is a multi-systemic vasculitis involving the skin, mucosa, eyes, joints, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and gastrointestinal system.

The early and late efficacy of single-pass fractional carbondioxide laser, fractional radiofrequency, and their combination in acne scars: A prospective, split-face, single-blinded, controlled clinical study.

We investigated the effectiveness of fractional carbon dioxide laser (FCO ) vs fractional radiofrequency (FRF) and FCO vs FRF plus FCO combination in the treatment of acne scars. Twenty-seven patients were included. Scar severity was scored with "Echelle d'évaluation clinique des cicatrices d'acné" (ECCA) by a dermatologist blinded to treatment.

Evaluation of the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on dermatological diseases with dermatological quality life index.

Disease-related skin lesions have been reported in 8% to 20% of COVID-19 patients. In the literature, cutaneous symptoms associated with the disease are generally emphasized. However, there are very few studies on the effect of this new SARS-CoV-2 virus entering our lives on dermatological diseases, and none of them have used the dermatological quality of life index (DLQI).

Is prenatal testosterone-estrogen balance associated with psoriasis?

The etiopathogenesis of psoriasis is not understood; however, psoriasis is affected by hormones, particularly the sex steroids. The second-to-fourth digit (2D:4D) ratio, which is an indicator of prenatal sex hormone balance, has been studied in various diseases that are affected by hormones. A total of 369 individuals comprising 172 patients with psoriasis and 197 healthy volunteers were included in the study.

Clinical and laboratory assessment for the inflammation role in chronic spontaneous urticaria: A clinical study.

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is triggered by unknown causes. We would like to explore the possible effect of hemogram parameters and several biochemical markers on CSU presence and also the severity of the disease. We also aimed to discuss the relationship between CSU and inflammation associated with these values.