Evaluation of the Clinical and Sociodemographic Features of Turkish Patients with Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an acquired, pigmentary skin disorder that affects about 0.1-4.0% of the population. In this study, we aimed to investigate the disease features such as age of onset, disease duration, clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, and laboratory parameters of patients with vitiligo. A hundred patients who were in follow-up for vitiligo between the period of June 2013 and May 2014 were included in the study. The clinical features and laboratory parameters were retrospectively obtained from the records of the patients. The mean age was 34.9±16.8 years. The most common clinical types were focal and acrofacial. Facial involvement was the most common localization. Forty-five (45%) patients had an associated systemic disease. Autoimmune thyroid disease, essential hypertension, and alopecia  areata, which were observed in 28%, 8%, and 5% of patients, respectively, were the most common associated diseases. Twenty-one percent of the patients had low ferritin levels, 20% had low iron levels, 12% had low vitamin B12 levels, and 1% had low folic acid levels. The prevalence of anti-TG (anti-thyroglobulin) and anti-TPO (anti-thyroid peroxidase) antibodies were found 17% and 27% of the patients, respectively. We found that the clinical characteristics of vitiligo in our patients were similar to those in other studies. We observed laboratory abnormalities and accompanying diseases associated with vitiligo. Therefore we conclude that laboratory examinations including thyroid antibodies and regular follow-up of these patients are essential.</div

Topical Steroid Phobia Among Mothers of Children with Atopic Dermatitis

Objective: Adherence to topical corticosteroids (TCS) is essential for the effective treatment of atopic dermatitis but some families have fears and concerns about TCS phobia. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the knowledge, opinions and fear about topical steroids among mothers of patients who used topical steroid therapy for their atopic dermatitis (AD) and its effect on drug compliance and disease severity

Zosteriform collagen nevus in a young boy

Zosterifom connective tissue nevus is a rare kind of connective tissue nevi composed of collagen, elastin, or glycosaminoglycan, which was first reported by Steiner 1944. Herein, we report a young boy with a collagen nevus that presented in a zosteriform distribution

Zosteriform collagen nevus in a young boy

Zosterifom connective tissue nevus is a rare kind of connective tissue nevi composed of collagen, elastin, or glycosaminoglycan, which was first reported by Steiner 1944. Herein, we report a young boy with a collagen nevus that presented in a zosteriform distribution

DAPSONE-INDUCED METHEMOGLOBINEMIA IN A PATIENT WITH WELLS SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

Case: A 24 year old woman, was admitted to our outpatient clinic with common urticarial lesions after treatment with amoxicillin clavulanic acid. Lesions were annular, erythematous, indurated plaques with changing diameters.. A relapse was occured after oral methylprednisolone/cetirizine/topical mometasone treatment. After treatment resistance with hydroxychloroquine for 6 weeks, dapsone was started. On the 5th day of 2x100 mg dapsone treatment severe headache, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, was considered methemoglobinemia: Dapsone induced methemoglobinemia was shown with 5.10 % methemoglobin level and followed up with supportive treatment

Cutis verticis gyrata secondary to giant cerebriform intradermal nevus in a pediatric patient

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a long-lasting and progressive condition in which there is hypertrophy and folding of the scalp skin. Cerebriform intradermal nevus (CIDN) is a rare cause of CVG. Here, we report a case with CIDN of the scalp in a 12-year-old girl. Dermatological examination showed a cerebriform appearance with accentuating folds and deep furrows, thickening in the temporal regions. We want to emphasize that CIDN should not be forgotten in the differential diagnosis of the causes of CVG