Adherence to dermatologic treatment: A retrospective cross-sectional study on geriatric patients.

Objective: With the prolongation of the average life expectancy worldwide, diseases including dermatological disorders of the elderly are gaining importance. The presence of comorbidities in this age group may affect the treatment strategies; compliance with follow-up and adherence to medication can be poor. The aim of this study is to evaluate the dermatological disorders of patients aged 65 and over and determine their adherence to dermatologic treatment.

Low Prevalence of Fragrance Contact Allergy Among Turkish Population: A 24-Year, Cross-Sectional, Tertiary Single-Center, Retrospective Study.

Background: Limited data exist on fragrance contact allergy among Turkish population.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and characteristics of fragrance contact allergy in Turkey.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 2566 patients consecutively patch tested with the European baseline series and additionally with a fragrance series (n = 358) at a tertiary referral center between 1996 and 2019.

Nail disorders associated with cast immobilization of the forearm and wrist: report of two cases and review of the literature.

Cast immobilization is used in the management of various injuries of joints and/or limbs. A variety of nail disorders have been reported in association with cast immobilization of the forearm and wrist among a limited number of patients so far. The mechanism was not clearly identified in some of these cases.

Comorbidities of bullous pemphigoid: A single-center retrospective case-control study from Turkey.

Although significant associations between bullous pemphigoid (BP) and certain comorbidities, primarily subtypes of neurological disorders, have been reported in several populations, it has yet to be demonstrated whether a correlation exists between pre-existing comorbidities and serum titers of anti-BP180 and 230 immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies among BP patients. The aim of the current study is to investigate the demographic and clinical features of BP patients in a large series from Turkey, determine the prevalence of pre-existing neurological and systemic disorders, and assess the correlation between the existence of certain comorbidities and basal serum titers of anti-BP180 and 230 IgG autoantibodies. Thus, data from 145 BP patients diagnosed in the study's center between 1987 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed and compared with 310 age- and sex-matched control subjects.

Evaluation of non-endemic pemphigus foliaceus in a large series of patients: a single-center retrospective study from Turkey focuses on the relapses.

Background: Pemphigus foliaceus is exceedingly rare around the world, except within the few regions where it occurs as an endemic variant. Various factors can trigger immune mechanisms that induce pemphigus foliaceus or worsen its course.

Objective: To determine the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients with pemphigus foliaceus in a large series from a non-endemic country, investigate the triggering factors, and seasonal patterns.

Comparison of three different dose regimens of methylprednisolone as initial therapy for pemphigus vulgaris of moderate severity: A single-center retrospective study from Turkey.

Background: Currently, no consensus exists on the dosing regimen of corticosteroids in relation to disease severity in pemphigus vulgaris.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of three initial dose regimens of methylprednisolone in the treatment of moderate pemphigus.

Methods: We retrospectively analysed the data of 46 patients with moderate pemphigus vulgaris, who initially received either low (0.

Evaluation of Associated Lymphomas and Their Risk Factors in Patients with Lymphomatoid Papulosis: A Retrospective Single-Center Study from Turkey.

Objective: Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is an indolent skin disease with variable clinical features classified among the primary cutaneous CD30+ T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. It may show association with cutaneous and systemic lymphomas. We aimed to identify the frequency and characteristics of associated lymphomas among Turkish patients with LyP and to determine the risk factors for secondary lymphomas.

Juvenile spring eruption among soldiers: A report of a large outbreak.

Juvenile spring eruption is a rare photodermatosis characterised by papules and vesicles appeared on the helix of the ears. A combination of environmental factors including sunlight and cold has been postulated in the pathogenesis. Herein, 58 soldiers with juvenile spring eruption from a single military unit are reported and the characteristics of other reported outbreaks among soldiers are reviewed.

Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: A 24-year, single-center, retrospective cohort study from Turkey.

Background: Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI) and MI allergy caused a global epidemic during the period 2010 to 2015, reaching its peak in 2013/14.

Objective: To investigate the characteristics of MCI/MI and MI allergy in Turkey over 24 years.

Methods: A total of 2310 patients patch tested between 1996 and 2019 with MCI/MI 0.