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Dermatologic Therapy, 2019
Herpes Zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the latent Varicella Zoster Virus infection is ... more Herpes Zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the latent Varicella Zoster Virus infection is a disease that may rarely develop in childhood. HZ is considered to be a disease of adult, but recent reports show an increase in the number of cases in childhood. This study was designed to evaluate the demographic and clinical features of children with HZ. Data from patients under 18 years of age that were diagnosed with HZ at two different dermatology outpatient clinics were retrospectively evaluated between October 2012 and December 2018. Out of 60 cases enrolled in the study, 37 were male and 23 were female. The mean age of patients was 8 ± 4.93 years. Of all the cases, 46 had a history of chickenpox. Three patients had been vaccinated against chickenpox. Itching, observed in 48 subjects, was the most common symptom, while 38 subjects complained of pain. Acyclovir was prescribed as antiviral therapy in 33 cases. None of the cases showed any complication. HZ may occur in healthy children without any immunosuppression, too. Pain in children is less common than in adults whereas, itching is more frequent. Complications are rare in these subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2003
References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis... more References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis. Annu Rev Med 2000; 51 : 271-288. 2 Green RJ, Dafoe DC, Raffin T. Necrotizing Fasciitis. Chest 1996; 110 : 219 -229. fig. 1 Haemorrhagic bullae of the gluteofemoral region.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2004
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the... more Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the mouth and lips which is frequently associated with longitudinal melanonychia. Laugier and Hunziker described lenticular melanotic pigmentation of the oral cavity and lips in 1970. 1 Some cases have been described in which the neck, thorax, abdomen, fingers and soles have been involved. Fingernails are more frequently involved than the toenails. 2 Melanonychia may also be seen with or after lichen planus (LP). 3,4 We report a case of LHS associated with actinic LP.
Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni, 2014
Leishmaniasis, which is a zoonotic disease caused by obligate intracellular parasites namely Leis... more Leishmaniasis, which is a zoonotic disease caused by obligate intracellular parasites namely Leishmania spp., may present as visceral, cutaneous and mucocutaneous forms. Turkey is accepted as an endemic region for leishmaniasis. Cutaneous forms are more frequent in South and Southeastern Anatolia regions while visceral forms are more frequent in Aegean and Mediterranean regions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases identified in Diyarbakir Training and Research Hospital, retrospectively in a nine-year period, calling attention to the increase of cases in 2013, in our region. A total of 128 patients aged between 0-75 years, who were clinically diagnosed as CL in the dermatology outpatient clinic of our hospital between January 2005-August 2013 were evaluated in the study. Parasitologic diagnosis was based on the identification of Leishmania amastigote forms inside and outside the macrophages observed in Giemsa stained smears of serous liquid samples appropriately obtained from cutaneous lesions by scraping the edge of the ulcer or slightly removing the scab. Parasites were microscopically detected in 56 of 128 (43.7%) patients who were clinically pre-diagnosed as CL. Of those patients, 41 (73.2%) were female, 15 (26.8%) were male, and 34 (60.7%) were in 0-20, 10 (17.9%) were 21-41, and 12 (21.4%) were ≥ 42 years age group. In positive cases, lesions were found to be at the facial area of 34, arms and hands of 14, legs and feet of eight patients. Besides, 21 of 56 (37.5%) patients were detected with lesions on their various anatomic areas as hand and face or face and legs. When evaluating the distribution of 56 confirmed CL cases according to the study years, the case numbers were low in 2005 (n= 1; 2%) and 2006 (n= 2; 4%), there were no admission to our hospital in the period of 2007 to 2009, however the case numbers showed an increasing trend after 2010 [4 (7%) cases in 2010; 3 (5%) in 2011; 4 (7%) in 2012], reaching unusual number in 2013 (n= 42; 75%). When evaluating the CL cases according to their locations, 51 were from center and towns/villages of Diyarbakir, and five were from neighbouring countries (Mardin: 2, Urfa: 2, Adana: 1). It was noted that nine (37.5%) of the 24 cases detected in the city center of Diyarbakir were children of Syrian refugees. In conclusion, immigrations to endemic regions of Turkey from neighbouring countries where CL incidence is higher may lead to severe increases in case numbers, thus more powerful protective measures should be taken in those endemic areas.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2005
... 387. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01113.x. Author Information. 1 Department of Dermatology, ... more ... 387. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01113.x. Author Information. 1 Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakýr, Turkey,. 2 City Hospital,Diyarbakýr, Turkey. *Correspondence: M Arica,. *Correspondence ...
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2004
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the... more Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the mouth and lips which is frequently associated with longitudinal melanonychia. Laugier and Hunziker described lenticular melanotic pigmentation of the oral cavity and lips in 1970. 1 Some cases have been described in which the neck, thorax, abdomen, fingers and soles have been involved. Fingernails are more frequently involved than the toenails. 2 Melanonychia may also be seen with or after lichen planus (LP). 3,4 We report a case of LHS associated with actinic LP.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2003
References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis... more References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis. Annu Rev Med 2000; 51 : 271-288. 2 Green RJ, Dafoe DC, Raffin T. Necrotizing Fasciitis. Chest 1996; 110 : 219 -229. fig. 1 Haemorrhagic bullae of the gluteofemoral region.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2019
Herpes Zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the latent Varicella Zoster Virus infection is ... more Herpes Zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the latent Varicella Zoster Virus infection is a disease that may rarely develop in childhood. HZ is considered to be a disease of adult, but recent reports show an increase in the number of cases in childhood. This study was designed to evaluate the demographic and clinical features of children with HZ. Data from patients under 18 years of age that were diagnosed with HZ at two different dermatology outpatient clinics were retrospectively evaluated between October 2012 and December 2018. Out of 60 cases enrolled in the study, 37 were male and 23 were female. The mean age of patients was 8 ± 4.93 years. Of all the cases, 46 had a history of chickenpox. Three patients had been vaccinated against chickenpox. Itching, observed in 48 subjects, was the most common symptom, while 38 subjects complained of pain. Acyclovir was prescribed as antiviral therapy in 33 cases. None of the cases showed any complication. HZ may occur in healthy children without any immunosuppression, too. Pain in children is less common than in adults whereas, itching is more frequent. Complications are rare in these subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2003
References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis... more References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis. Annu Rev Med 2000; 51 : 271-288. 2 Green RJ, Dafoe DC, Raffin T. Necrotizing Fasciitis. Chest 1996; 110 : 219 -229. fig. 1 Haemorrhagic bullae of the gluteofemoral region.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2004
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the... more Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the mouth and lips which is frequently associated with longitudinal melanonychia. Laugier and Hunziker described lenticular melanotic pigmentation of the oral cavity and lips in 1970. 1 Some cases have been described in which the neck, thorax, abdomen, fingers and soles have been involved. Fingernails are more frequently involved than the toenails. 2 Melanonychia may also be seen with or after lichen planus (LP). 3,4 We report a case of LHS associated with actinic LP.
Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni, 2014
Leishmaniasis, which is a zoonotic disease caused by obligate intracellular parasites namely Leis... more Leishmaniasis, which is a zoonotic disease caused by obligate intracellular parasites namely Leishmania spp., may present as visceral, cutaneous and mucocutaneous forms. Turkey is accepted as an endemic region for leishmaniasis. Cutaneous forms are more frequent in South and Southeastern Anatolia regions while visceral forms are more frequent in Aegean and Mediterranean regions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases identified in Diyarbakir Training and Research Hospital, retrospectively in a nine-year period, calling attention to the increase of cases in 2013, in our region. A total of 128 patients aged between 0-75 years, who were clinically diagnosed as CL in the dermatology outpatient clinic of our hospital between January 2005-August 2013 were evaluated in the study. Parasitologic diagnosis was based on the identification of Leishmania amastigote forms inside and outside the macrophages observed in Giemsa stained smears of serous liquid samples appropriately obtained from cutaneous lesions by scraping the edge of the ulcer or slightly removing the scab. Parasites were microscopically detected in 56 of 128 (43.7%) patients who were clinically pre-diagnosed as CL. Of those patients, 41 (73.2%) were female, 15 (26.8%) were male, and 34 (60.7%) were in 0-20, 10 (17.9%) were 21-41, and 12 (21.4%) were ≥ 42 years age group. In positive cases, lesions were found to be at the facial area of 34, arms and hands of 14, legs and feet of eight patients. Besides, 21 of 56 (37.5%) patients were detected with lesions on their various anatomic areas as hand and face or face and legs. When evaluating the distribution of 56 confirmed CL cases according to the study years, the case numbers were low in 2005 (n= 1; 2%) and 2006 (n= 2; 4%), there were no admission to our hospital in the period of 2007 to 2009, however the case numbers showed an increasing trend after 2010 [4 (7%) cases in 2010; 3 (5%) in 2011; 4 (7%) in 2012], reaching unusual number in 2013 (n= 42; 75%). When evaluating the CL cases according to their locations, 51 were from center and towns/villages of Diyarbakir, and five were from neighbouring countries (Mardin: 2, Urfa: 2, Adana: 1). It was noted that nine (37.5%) of the 24 cases detected in the city center of Diyarbakir were children of Syrian refugees. In conclusion, immigrations to endemic regions of Turkey from neighbouring countries where CL incidence is higher may lead to severe increases in case numbers, thus more powerful protective measures should be taken in those endemic areas.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2002
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2005
... 387. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01113.x. Author Information. 1 Department of Dermatology, ... more ... 387. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01113.x. Author Information. 1 Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakýr, Turkey,. 2 City Hospital,Diyarbakýr, Turkey. *Correspondence: M Arica,. *Correspondence ...
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2004
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the... more Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder characterized by melanotic pigmentation of the mouth and lips which is frequently associated with longitudinal melanonychia. Laugier and Hunziker described lenticular melanotic pigmentation of the oral cavity and lips in 1970. 1 Some cases have been described in which the neck, thorax, abdomen, fingers and soles have been involved. Fingernails are more frequently involved than the toenails. 2 Melanonychia may also be seen with or after lichen planus (LP). 3,4 We report a case of LHS associated with actinic LP.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2003
References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis... more References 1 Stevens DL. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome associated with necrotizing fasciitis. Annu Rev Med 2000; 51 : 271-288. 2 Green RJ, Dafoe DC, Raffin T. Necrotizing Fasciitis. Chest 1996; 110 : 219 -229. fig. 1 Haemorrhagic bullae of the gluteofemoral region.