Publications by authors named "Seher Bostancı"
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with well-known adverse effects on quality of life (QoL). Improving patients' QoL has become an important objective of treatment.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the demographic and clinical characteristics and factors affecting the QoL of patients with HS.
Efficacy of Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser for Classic Kaposi's Sarcoma: A Dermoscopic Study.
Dermatol Pract Concept
April 2024
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- Classic Kaposi's sarcoma (CKS) is a slow-growing skin tumor that, while not deadly, can significantly affect a patient's quality of life, necessitating safe, long-term treatment options.
- A study assessed the use of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser therapy on 42 lesions from three stage 4 CKS patients, with notable clinical and dermoscopic improvements observed within weeks and no recurrences during a year-long follow-up.
- The results suggest that Nd:YAG laser therapy is an effective and safe treatment alternative for various stages of CKS, especially beneficial for HIV-positive patients due to its non-immunosuppressive nature and ease of application.
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- The study investigates the relationship between total body nevus count (TBNC), nevus counts in specific locations, and risk factors for developing multiple primary cutaneous melanomas (MPCM) among melanoma patients.
- A cohort of 156 patients (22 with MPCM and 134 with single primary melanoma) was analyzed, revealing that patients with MPCM had a significantly higher mean TBNC compared to those with single primary melanoma.
- The significant findings suggest that having 10 or more nevi on the head and neck increases the likelihood of developing MPCM, highlighting the importance of monitoring nevus counts in melanoma patients.
Superficial acral fibromyxoma is a rare, benign, slow-growing, soft-tissue tumor commonly located in the acral regions, with a predilection for the great toe, developing from the nail unit. Because of its nonspecific features and rarity, clinical diagnosis is difficult. In this article, we present a case of superficial acral fibromyxoma located in the nail unit with new dermatoscopic and radiologic findings that have not been previously reported in the literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccelerated Use of Non-Surgical Techniques for Nevi Removal: Primum Non-Nocere.
Dermatol Pract Concept
September 2021
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis associated with hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), being due to defects involving the nucleotide excision repair pathway. Patients with XP are prone to develop multiple cutaneous neoplasms including non-melanoma skin cancers and melanoma. Collision tumors in patients with XP have been reported in the literature including the following lesions, actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and in situ melanoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Ingrown Nails in Children.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
July 2019
Background: Ingrown nail is a condition frequently seen in children and adolescents, the pain from which can affect their daily living activities and school performances. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of ingrown nails in children.
Methods: The clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients aged 0 to 18 years presenting with ingrown nail were evaluated retrospectively from clinic records.
Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients with Ingrown Nails.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
May 2019
Background: Ingrown nail is a common health problem that significantly affects daily life due to its painful nature. The purpose of this study was to reveal the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of ingrown nails.
Methods: The clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients older than 18 years presenting with ingrown nail were investigated.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that causes a significant decline in quality of life. There are numerous treatment options; however, real-life data on the efficacy of these treatments is limited. This study was performed in two centers to describe clinical characteristics and assess treatment outcome in a cohort of 139 patients with HS.
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- Laser hair removal is widely regarded as an effective method for removing hair efficiently.
- Common side effects of laser hair removal include pain, skin irritation, and changes in pigmentation, among others.
- This text introduces a unique case of lichen sclerosus that occurred after using a specific type of laser therapy (long pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG) for hair removal.
Risk Factors and Frequency of Ingrown Nails in Adult Diabetic Patients.
J Foot Ankle Surg
September 2018
The present study evaluated the properties of nails, frequency of ingrown nails in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), risk factors for developing ingrown nails, and effect of diabetic polyneuropathy and vasculopathy on the development and outcome of ingrown nails. Our 6-month epidemiologic prospective study included 300 patients with type 2 DM attending a DM outpatient clinic for routine examinations. The general characteristics and foot changes of the study population were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Imiquimod 5% topical cream is approved for treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Data on the long-term efficacy and usage in other BCC subtypes are scarce.
Objective: Evaluation of long-term safety and efficacy of topical imiquimod treatment in various BCC subtypes and locations, with individualized treatment duration.
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- Bowen's disease (BD) is a non-invasive form of squamous cell carcinoma commonly found in older individuals with chronically sun-damaged skin.
- The likelihood of BD advancing to invasive squamous cell carcinoma is between 3% and 5%, and roughly one-third of these invasive tumors can spread (metastasize).
- The text discusses a specific case of giant Bowen's disease that developed into poorly differentiated invasive SCC, focusing on its dermatoscopic findings.
Background: Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is a rare subepidermal bullous disease. Long-term remission in this disease is difficult using current treatments, unlike that in patients with other autoimmune bullous diseases.
Objective: We retrospectively evaluated the effectiveness and side effects of rituximab-intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) combination treatment in five patients with EBA resistant to conventional treatment.
Complications of sodium hydroxide chemical matrixectomy: nail dystrophy, allodynia, hyperalgesia.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
November 2014
Ingrown toenails are seen most commonly in young adults, and they can seriously affect daily life. Partial nail avulsion with chemical matrixectomy, generally by using either sodium hydroxide or phenol, is one of the most effective treatment methods. Known complications of phenol matrixectomy are unpredictable tissue damage, prolonged postoperative drainage, increased secondary infection rates, periostitis, and poor cosmetic results.
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- Chemical matricectomy using sodium hydroxide is an effective treatment for ingrown toenails, with the study examining long-term outcomes based on varying application times.
- The research involved 202 patients treated with either 1-minute or 2-minute sodium hydroxide applications, and over a follow-up period of 7.5 years, the recurrence rates were low (6.4% for 1 minute and 7.1% for 2 minutes).
- Results demonstrated no significant difference in recurrence rates between the two application durations, highlighting that even the shorter 1-minute treatment is equally effective for long-term outcomes.
Acquired ichthyosis is an uncommon disease which is characterized by symmetric scaling of the skin. Acquired ichthyosis has been described in association with a variety of underlying causes, including malignancies, drugs, infections, endocrine, metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Acquired ichthyosis associated with diabetes mellitus has been reported only in one case.
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- Treatment of ingrown toenails with 10% sodium hydroxide is effective for both diabetic and non-diabetic patients, despite potential complications in diabetic individuals.
- A study involved 30 diabetic patients and 30 non-diabetic patients, examining healing and recurrence rates after the chemical treatment.
- Results showed no significant differences in healing, pain, infections, or recurrences between the two groups, confirming the treatment's safety and effectiveness for those with diabetes.
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- - The study compares postoperative recovery between two agents used for chemical matricectomy: sodium hydroxide and phenol, focusing on factors like pain, drainage, and healing times.
- - Forty-six patients underwent treatment, revealing that the sodium hydroxide group experienced higher initial pain but recovered faster (10.8 days) compared to the phenol group (18.02 days).
- - Overall success rates were similar for both treatments (95.1% for sodium hydroxide and 95.8% for phenol), but sodium hydroxide was associated with less pain and fewer complications post-surgery.