Verruca vulgaris: pulsed dye laser therapy compared with salicylic acid plus pulsed dye laser therapy

Background In recent years, lasers have been used in verruca therapy and some successful results have been obtained in some types of verruca. In some of these laser studies, peeling processes have been used to increase penetration

Evaluation of salbas (Adana) sandstones for industrial usage

20th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey (IMCET 2007) -- JUN 06-08, 2007 -- Ankara, TURKEYWOS: 000248289300025In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of rocks which are connected with their mineralogical and textural characteristics and the affecting of changing mineralogical and textural features of sandstones properties in the industrial usage were investigated. The purpose of this study is to determine the usability of Salbas (Adana) sandstones as natural stone or sand in industry, according to Turkish Standards (TS) and to investigate the relationships among petrographical, physical and mechanical properties of the sandstones. Geological, physical, chemical, petrographical and mechanical properties of the Salbas sandstones were determined. Mechanical properties were investigated on samples taken vertical, diagonal and horizontal to the bedding planes of the sandstones. In addition, changes of mineral grains shape and form in the sound and broken sandstone samples applying different load conditions for each direction was examined using polarise microscope. The study showed that there exists a linear correlation between uniaxial compressive strength and mechanical properties of rock samples and that anisotropy has an important effect on the mechanical properties of the sandstones.Sci & Technol Res Council Turkey, Turkish Coal Enterprises, Eti Mine Works Gen Management, Turkish Hardcoal Enterprises, Yildizlar Holding, Black Sea Copper Works, Eti Copper Corp, Dedeman Holding, Chamber Mining Engineers Turke

Evaluation of dermoscopic and histopathologic features and their correlations in pigmented basal cell carcinomas

Background Because of their clinical similarities, pigmented basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) can be confused with melanocytic pigmented lesions especially with melanoma. Since special dermoscopic features have been described for pigmented BCCs, dermoscopy is accepted as a useful tool for the diagnosis of pigmented BCCs

Comparison of weekly and daily incremental protocols of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for psoriasis

Background Different protocols have been used for narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy, commonly used in the treatment of psoriasis; however, more effective and reliable protocols are still required