Türk kadınlarında görülen saç ve saçlı deri hastalıklarının değerlendirilmesi

Objective: Hair and scalp diseases are an important reason for admitting to dermatology clinics. The aim of this study is to evaluate the hair and scalp diseases in Turkish women. Methods: The records of 16743 female patients above 18 years of age, who were admitted to dermatology outpatient clinic between February 2015 and February 2018, were screened. One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven female patients having hair and scalp diseases, without any missing information, were included in the study. Results: One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven female patients (%11.09) had hair and scalp diseases. The mean age of patients were 35.82±15.23 years (18-94 years). One thousand three hundred and seventy three patients (73.9%) were under 45 years of age; 484 patients were above 45 years of age.There were 12 types of hair and scalp diseases. The total number of diseases was 1931 and, there were two types of diseases in 73 patients (3.9%) and three types in one patient (0.1%). Disease rate that cause the cicatricial alopecia was %2.27. Seborrheic dermatitis, telogen effluvium, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia were the most common diseases (43.5%, 25.4%, 16.4%, 6.7%, and 4.8%, respectively). When diseases were evaluated according to age groups (<45 years and ≥45 years), the most common disease were seborrheic dermatitis in both groups, followed by telogen effluvium and psoriasis in group of under 45 years of age; psoriasis and telogen effluvium in group of above 45 years of age. Fourteen female patients had pediculosis. The most common scalp diseases were seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis; hair diseases were telogen effluvium and alopecia areata. The most common associated diseases were seborrheic dermatitis and telogen effluvium. Conclusion: The rate of hair and scalp diseases among women admitted to the dermatology clinic was 11.09%. However, the rate of the scalp diseases resulted in cicatrial alopecia were low. Hair is a component of beauty perception, so earyl diagnosis and treatment of hair and scalp diseases are important for impact on both self-esteem and quality of life

The place of the Use of ‘Tens Device’ for dermatological diseases

TENS cihazı kaşıntılı deri hastalıklarında etki mekanizması net olmamakla birlikte antipruritik etki sağlayabilmektedir. Böylelikle TENS cihazının kullanımıyla liken simpleks kronikus, jeneralize pruritus, atopik dermatit, prurigo nodülaris, notaljiya parestetika, mikozis fungoides ve hematolojik hastalıkların neden olduğu kaşıntılarda; ayrıca reaktif perforan kollajenozların ve yanıkların neden olduğu kaşıntıların giderilmesinde kullanılmış ve yarar sağlandığı daha önceden rapor edilmiştir. Klinik yan etkisiyle ilgili bildirilmiş kanıtlar yoktur. Derlememizde kaşıntılı deri hastalıklarının tedavisinde standart tedavilere alternatif olarak transkutanöz elektriksel sinir uyarımı (TENS) kullanımının yararını göstermeyi amaçlıyoruz.TENS device can provide antipruritik effects although its mechanism of action is not clear on skin diseases. By this way, TENS device is used for lichen simplex chronicus, generalized pruritus, atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, notalgia paraesthetica, mycosis fungoides “and pruritus due to hematological diseases,and also” itch caused by reactive perforating collagenosis and burns; in which these benefits of TENS device have been reported previously.There is no reported evidence related to clinical side effects of the device. In this review , we aim to indicate the benefit of the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an alternative to standard therapies in the treatment of itchy skin diseases

The place of the Use of ‘Tens Device’ for dermatological diseases

TENS cihazı kaşıntılı deri hastalıklarında etki mekanizması net olmamakla birlikte antipruritik etki sağlayabilmektedir. Böylelikle TENS cihazının kullanımıyla liken simpleks kronikus, jeneralize pruritus, atopik dermatit, prurigo nodülaris, notaljiya parestetika, mikozis fungoides ve hematolojik hastalıkların neden olduğu kaşıntılarda; ayrıca reaktif perforan kollajenozların ve yanıkların neden olduğu kaşıntıların giderilmesinde kullanılmış ve yarar sağlandığı daha önceden rapor edilmiştir. Klinik yan etkisiyle ilgili bildirilmiş kanıtlar yoktur. Derlememizde kaşıntılı deri hastalıklarının tedavisinde standart tedavilere alternatif olarak transkutanöz elektriksel sinir uyarımı (TENS) kullanımının yararını göstermeyi amaçlıyoruz.TENS device can provide antipruritik effects although its mechanism of action is not clear on skin diseases. By this way, TENS device is used for lichen simplex chronicus, generalized pruritus, atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, notalgia paraesthetica, mycosis fungoides “and pruritus due to hematological diseases,and also” itch caused by reactive perforating collagenosis and burns; in which these benefits of TENS device have been reported previously.There is no reported evidence related to clinical side effects of the device. In this review , we aim to indicate the benefit of the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an alternative to standard therapies in the treatment of itchy skin diseases

Polymorphous light eruption: Early starting and a rare clinical appearance

Polimorf ışık erüpsiyonu yaygın görülen idiyopatik fotoduyarlı bir dermatozdur. Ultraviyole radyasyon maruziyeti sonrası, ışığa maruz kalan deride, ataklar şeklinde gelişen skar yapmayan kaşıntılı papüller, veziküller ve plaklar ile tanımlanır. Bu çalışmada, atakları 3 yaşında başlayan ve eritema multiforme benzeri döküntüleri olan bir vaka paylaşılmıştır. Bu olgu, atakların çok erken yaşta başlaması ve nadir klinik prezentasyonu nedeniyle sunulmaya değer bulunmuştur.Polymorphous light eruption is a common, idiopathic photosensitivity dermatosis. It is characterized with non-scarring pruritic erythematous papules, vesicles or plaques that occur after ultraviolet exposure on light-exposed skin areas. In this study, we introduce a case with erythema multiforme-like rash whose symptoms has started in 3 years old. This case found worthy to be presented owing to the onset of the attacks at a very early age and rarity

Investigation of Behçet's Disease and Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Frequency: The Highest Prevalence in Turkey

Background: The Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is the most frequently observed painful pathology of the oral mucosa in the society. It appears mostly in idiopathic form; however, it may also be related with systemic diseases like Behçet’s Disease (BD). Aims: Determining the prevalence of RAS and BD in the Northern Anatolian Region, which is one of the important routes on the Antique Silk Road. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Overall, 85 separate exemplification groups were formed to reflect the population density, and the demographic data of the region they represent. In the first stage, the individuals, who were selected in random order, were invited to a Family Physician Unit at a certain date and time. The dermatological examinations of the volunteering individuals were performed by only 3 dermatology specialists. In the second stage, those individuals who had symptoms of BD were invited to our hospital, and the Pathergy Test and eye examinations were performed. Results: The annual prevalence of RAS was determined as 10.84%. The annual prevalence was determined to be higher in women than in men (p=0.000). It was observed that the prevalence was at the peak level in the 3rd decade, and then decreased proportionally in the following decades (p=0.000). It was also observed that the aphtha recurrence decreased in the following decades (p=0.048). The Behçet’s prevalence was found to be 0.60%. The prevalence in women was found to be higher than in men (0.86% female, 0.14% male; p=0.022). Conclusion: While the RAS prevalence ratio was at an average value when compared with the other societies; the BD prevalence was found as the highest ratio in the world according to the literature