Publications by authors named "Z Topkarci"

Introduction: Topical therapies are used in almost all patients with psoriasis. A novel fixed topical combination cream (GN-037) with a lower concentration (0.0356%) of clobetasol 17-propionate (CP) was developed together with urea, salicylic acid, and retinoic acid to provide a better benefit-risk ratio.

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  • - The study aimed to explore the causes and characteristics of chronic urticaria (CU) in children under 18, finding that a majority of participants were aged 12 or older.
  • - Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) was the most common type, affecting 75% of the participants, while 18.5% also experienced angioedema; however, 56.5% had no identifiable cause for their urticaria.
  • - Infections were the main identified trigger, accounting for 29.8%, with dental issues being the most common infection related to CU; the prevalence of chronic urticaria increased with age among the children studied.
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Psoriasis is a common multisystem inflammatory disease, and arthritis is an essential component of the disorder, requiring early diagnosis and prompt treatment for successful management. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between nail and scalp involvement and other covariates with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). This cross-sectional study, conducted from June 2021 through December 2021, included 763 patients from 11 different centers in Turkey.

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Methotrexate (MTX) is commonly used as first-line systemic treatment agent in psoriasis. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment responses of patients with psoriasis undergoing MTX monotherapy. Data from adult patients with plaque psoriasis who received MTX monotherapy for at least 3 months between April 2012 and April 2022 were retrospectively evaluated in 19 tertiary care centers.

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