19 results for "Burhan Engin"
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Safety of Biologic Agents in the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris: An Integrated Review of Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence
Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease in which dysregulation of the TNF-α and IL-23/Th17 axes drives keratinocyte hyperproliferation and systemic comorbidities. Targeted biologic drugs-TNF-α inhibitors, the IL-12/23 p40 inhibitor ustekinumab, IL-23 p19 inhibitors…
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A Case of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania infantum
Leishmania is a disease that is transmitted via Phlebotomine sand flies. Two clinical forms of leishmaniasis are observed in humans: Visceral and cutaneous leishamniasis. The latter is very widespread in our country and may resolve by itself with scar formation. Whereas visceral leishmaniasis can…
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Predictors of PASI90 response in patients with psoriasis treated with ınterleukin ınhibitors: observational cohort study
Abstract Background: Psoriasis is a chronic multisystem disorder, and the inhibition of different cytokine pathways has been associated with different treatment responses. Objective: To demonstrate independent predictors of PASI90 response in patients with psoriasis under biologic therapy and…
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Evaluation of the level of serum Interleukins (IL-2, IL-4, IL-15 andIL-17) and its relationship with disease severity in patients with alopecia areata,
Abstract Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a hair disease that causes hair loss without scarring. The etiopathogenesis of AA has not been fully understood yet. Objective: To determine serum interleukin levels (IL-2, IL-4, IL-15, and IL-17) in patients diagnosed with alopecia areata and to…
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The use of an urticaria control test for the evaluation of omalizumab treatment response in patients diagnosed with chronic urticaria
Background and Design: Urticaria is a very common skin disease which is characterized by itchy, erythematous and edematous plaques. Angioedema can also be seen in half of the cases in addition to skin findings. In most cases of chronic urticaria, the underlying factor is not known. Omalizumab, a…
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Comparison of Clinicopathological Findings of Spitz Nevus in Pediatric and Adult Patients
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the demographic characteristics of patients diagnosed with Spitz nevus and to investigate potential distinctions in clinicopathological findings of Spitz nevi in relation to age and location of the lesion. Materials and Methods: Clinical and…
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Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia Severity and Sexual Dysfunction in Male and Female Patients Attending a Dermatology Clinic: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
Background and objectives: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) negatively impacts body image and psychosocial wellbeing, potentially contributing to sexual dysfunction. Yet, the direct relationship between AGA severity and sexual function remains underexplored. This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the…
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Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Clinical Study of 145 Patients
…Cite this article as: Aşkın Ö, Özkoca D, Uzunçakmak TKU, Kutlu Ö, Engin B, Kutlubay Z. Mucosal lichen planus: A clinical study of 145 patients. Cerrahpaşa Med J. 2021;45(2):124-128.
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Comparison of Corneal Topographical and Biomechanical Properties in Cases with Atopic Dermatitis and Healthy Subjects
Pur po se: To compare the topographic, biomechanical, and thickness properties of corneas of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) and of healthy individuals. Ma te ri al and Met hod: In this prospective, cross-sectional, and comparative study, 28 healthy individuals (control group) and 28 patients…
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A Phaeohyphomycosis Case: A Rare Entity
Phaeohyphomycosis is the term used to describe infections with darkly pigmented moulds appearing as septate filaments in host tissues. The disease is a histopathological rather than a clinical entity. A 79-year-old patient presented with multiple ulcerated lesions and nodules on the face…
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Omalizumab versus cyclosporin-A for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria: can we define better-responding endotypes?
Abstract Background: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) is characterized by recurrent wheals and/or angioedema for longer than 6-weeks. Guidelines recommend Omalizumab (Oma) as first-line and Cyclosporine-A (Cs-A) as second-line treatment in antihistamine resistant CSU. This step-wise algorithm…
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Demographical and Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Prognosis of Adult Patients with Herpes Zoster in Türkiye: A Retrospective, Multi-Center Study (VARICOMP-Adult Study)
Introduction: Over the past few decades, the rising incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) rates appears to have been a global phenomenon. In Türkiye, there is a lack of comprehensive studies addressing the HZ burden of disease, risk factors, and clinical characteristics. The aim of the VARICOMP-Adult…
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Evaluation of the diabetogenic effect of methotrexate in psoriatic arthritis patients with metabolic syndrome: a pilot study
Methotrexate is a systemic immunosuppressant drug that is used for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Previous studies demonstrated a potential association between psoriasis and diabetes mellitus, obesity, atherosclerosis and hypertension. This study aimed at exploring the possible…
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Disease burden, clinical management and unmet treatment need of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata; consensus statements, insights, and practices from CERTAAE (Central/Eastern EU, Russia, Türkiye AA experts) Delphi panel
ObjectivesThis study aims to update the understanding of Alopecia Areata (AA) in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Türkiye, focusing on the disease burden, clinical management, and patient journey. It seeks to establish a consensus on optimal management strategies for AA in these regions.MethodsA…
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Disease burden, clinical management and unmet treatment need of patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis; consensus statements, insights and practices from CERTADE (Central/Eastern EU, Russia, Turkiye AD Experts) Delphi panel
BackgroundThere is limited insight into the current disease burden and everyday clinical management of moderate-to- severe AD in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Turkiye. Therefore, this study aimed to get information-driven insights regarding the current disease burden and clinical management of…
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A Multicenter Randomized Double-Blind Vehicle-Controlled Parallel Group Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of GN-037 Cream in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Plaque Psoriasis
Abstract 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…