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The role of BUN/creatinine ratio in determining the severity of gastrointestinal bleeding and bleeding localization. BUN/肌酐比值在判断消化道出血严重程度及出血定位中的作用。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2025.34366
Aslihan Calim
{"title":"The role of BUN/creatinine ratio in determining the severity of gastrointestinal bleeding and bleeding localization.","authors":"Aslihan Calim","doi":"10.14744/nci.2025.34366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2025.34366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the study is to evaluate an established biomarker such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/Creatinine ratio in predicting upper gastrointestinal bleeding versus lower GI and stratify its severity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance in clinical practice and predestination as a prognostic factor, including admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) or mortality rate for BUN/Creatinine ratio.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 300 patients controlled in our hospital between January 2022 and January 2024 were evaluated retrospectively due to hospitalization by acute GI bleeding. Gastroscopy and/or colonoscopy were used to stratify patients into the upper or lower GI bleeding group. Data included demographic information, clinical presentation history and vital signs, comorbidity status, medication use, clinical outcomes and laboratory tests including hemoglobin, hematocrit, urea, creatinine levels and so on. The BUN/Creatinine ratio was determined and correlated with site as well as severity of bleeding. Statistical techniques, such as logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, were used to assess the diagnostic performance of the ratio and to choose a cut-off value.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 300 patients, 215 (71.7% had upper GI bleeding, and 85 (28.3% had lower GI bleeding. Hematemesis and melena were significantly associated with upper GI bleeding, whereas hematochezia was more common in lower GI bleeding. Patients with upper GI bleeding had significantly higher BUN, urea, and BUN/Creatinine ratios, while hemoglobin and hematocrit levels were lower. The optimal BUN/Creatinine cut-off value of 23.3 demonstrated high sensitivity (89.3%) and specificity (94.1%) for distinguishing between upper and lower GI bleeding. Multivariate analysis revealed BUN/Creatinine ratio, hematochezia and endoscopic intervention as an independent predictor of bleeding location. Patients with BUN/Creatinine ratio >23.3 showed increased frequency of red blood cell transfusion, endoscopic intervention, and mortality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BUN/Creatinine ratio is a sensitive, noninvasive biomarker for distinguishing between upper and lower GI bleed and severity. Its introduction into clinical practice may enhance the decision process and patient care, especially in critical care contexts. Additional research is indicated to confirm these results and to define standardized cut-off values for wider use.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"244-252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12051006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144016112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effective new predictors of prognosis and comparison of multidisciplinary treatment options in acute mesenteric ischemia. 急性肠系膜缺血有效的新预后预测因子及多学科治疗方案的比较。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2023.82231
Ahmet Tarik Harmantepe, Enis Dikicier, Ugur Can Dulger, Furkan Kucuk, Emre Gonullu, Hakan Demir, Unal Erkorkmaz
{"title":"Effective new predictors of prognosis and comparison of multidisciplinary treatment options in acute mesenteric ischemia.","authors":"Ahmet Tarik Harmantepe, Enis Dikicier, Ugur Can Dulger, Furkan Kucuk, Emre Gonullu, Hakan Demir, Unal Erkorkmaz","doi":"10.14744/nci.2023.82231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2023.82231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>It was aimed to compare the prognostic risk factors and multidisciplinary treatments affecting mortality in acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed 111 patients treated for acute mesenteric ischemia between January 2012 and January 2023. Patients were divided into 2 groups as alive and dead for early survey (postoperative 28 days). The characteristics of the two groups were compared and the factors affecting early mortality were investigated. Factors affecting the presence of perioperative ischemia, the length of ischemia, the length of the resected bowel, and the length of the remaining small bowel from the ligament of Treitz were investigated. The results of different treatment processes were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age was 71.67, years with 64 (57.6%) males and 47 (42.3%) females. Early mortality rate was 47.7%. Envas was applied to 9 (8.1%) patients. EnvasSurg to 19 (17.1%) patients. Surg to 71 (64%) and SurgEnvas to 12 (10.8%) patients during the treatment process. Preoperative D-dimer (p=0.013). lactate (p=0.006). creatine (p=0.001). LAR (p=0.031) were significantly different between the groups when compared according to the treatment process. The resected bowel length was significantly less in patients who underwent EnvasSurg compared to the other groups (p=0.002), CCI (p=0.041), D-dimer (p=0.016), lactate (p<0.001), creatine (p<0.001), LAR (p<0.001) and ischemia length (p<0.001) were found to be significantly different between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prognosis can be predicted with serum-based blood tests and indicators at the time of diagnosis, and organ loss and prognosis can be changed with the selected treatment process.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"162-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12050998/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nuclear receptor protein: REV-ERB. 核受体蛋白:REV-ERB。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2023.49225
Mahmud Esad Pence
{"title":"Nuclear receptor protein: REV-ERB.","authors":"Mahmud Esad Pence","doi":"10.14744/nci.2023.49225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2023.49225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>REV-ERB α/β proteins play critical roles in circadian rhythm regulation and are considered to be specialized members of the nuclear receptor family. These so-called \"orphan\" proteins, whose endogenous ligands were initially unidentified, have become exogenously interferable through synthetic agents with the discovery of their endogenous ligands. This feature has made them an important target for clinical research in recent years. Unlike other nuclear receptors, the unique structure of REV-ERB proteins allows them to perform only transcription inhibition, which makes them even more intriguing. This review summarizes the structural features of REV-ERB α/β proteins and their role in the circadian cycle. We also discuss findings in the literature on the function of REV-ERB α/β proteins in the metabolic and immune systems, emphasizing their importance in these systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"258-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12051005/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144061280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura successfully treated with a milk-free diet, vitamin D and C: First description. 用不含牛奶的饮食、维生素D和C成功治疗过敏性紫癜:首次描述。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2024.31799
Jozélio Freire de Carvalho
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An investigation of serum irisin levels and inflammatory markers in fibromyalgia syndrome. 纤维肌痛综合征血清鸢尾素水平和炎症标志物的研究。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2025.29291
Rumeysa Samanci, Sarfinaz Ataoglu, Mustafa Ozsahin, Handan Ankarali, Ozlem Admis
{"title":"An investigation of serum irisin levels and inflammatory markers in fibromyalgia syndrome.","authors":"Rumeysa Samanci, Sarfinaz Ataoglu, Mustafa Ozsahin, Handan Ankarali, Ozlem Admis","doi":"10.14744/nci.2025.29291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2025.29291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This retracts the article DOI: 10.14744/nci.2019.95676.].</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"268"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12051000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Relationship between serum magnesium levels and glycemic control and insulin resistance. 血镁水平与血糖控制和胰岛素抵抗的关系。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2024.75725
Osman Erinc, Soner Yesilyurt
{"title":"Relationship between serum magnesium levels and glycemic control and insulin resistance.","authors":"Osman Erinc, Soner Yesilyurt","doi":"10.14744/nci.2024.75725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2024.75725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The role of magnesium in glucose homeostasis, its effects on glycemic control and the causal relationship between them have been the subject of many studies. In this direction, in our study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between serum magnesium (Mg) levels and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and insulin resistance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Based on their HbA1c levels, 305 participants were split into 3 groups: 121 were in the control group, 85 were in the prediabetes group, and 99 were in the diabetes group. Serum magnesium levels were measured in these three groups. The correlation between Mg and fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was also investigated. In addition, patients' demographic data, blood pressure, smoking habits and basic biochemical data were also included in the analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant statistical difference in terms of serum magnesium levels among all the groups (p<0.001). A strong negative correlation was found between serum magnesium levels and HbA1c (r=-0.316, p<0.001). There was also a weak negative relationship between Mg and serum fasting glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR (r=-0.167 p=0.004, r=-0.167 p=0.003, and r=-0.198 p=0.001, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We observed a statistically significant negative correlation between serum magnesium levels and HbA1c in our study. According to this finding, it would be useful to assess magnesium levels in patients with high HbA1c levels. However, due to conflicting results among studies investigating the relationship between magnesium, glycemic control and insulin sensitivity with increasing interest, more comprehensive, prospective studies with longer follow-up periods are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"239-243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12050996/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Is it resistant? A case report of splenic endometriosis and review of the literature. 它有抵抗力吗?脾子宫内膜异位症1例并文献复习。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2024.86244
Ismail Ahmet Bilgin, Mustafa Bas, Nuray Bassullu, Ozgur Ozkayar, Nur Ramoglu, Ismail Hamzaoglu
{"title":"Is it resistant? A case report of splenic endometriosis and review of the literature.","authors":"Ismail Ahmet Bilgin, Mustafa Bas, Nuray Bassullu, Ozgur Ozkayar, Nur Ramoglu, Ismail Hamzaoglu","doi":"10.14744/nci.2024.86244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2024.86244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent benign disease that generally affects women at childbearing age. Despite its high incidence, pathogenesis of endometriosis is poorly clarified. There are several theories explaining the mechanism of disease such as retrograde menstruation, coelomic metaplasia, vascular and lymphatic metastasis. While endometriosis has been described in many intra- and extra-abdominal organs including the ovaries, omentum, colon, liver, lungs and brain, parenchymal splenic endometriosis is a rare situation. In recent years, with reported cases, this rare condition came onto the scene. We also wanted to present our case and question the idea of splenic immunity against endometriosis according to current literature. From now on, splenic endometriosis can be thought of as a differential diagnosis for unidentified lesions of spleen.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"253-257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12051008/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Retrospective investigation of patients undergoing splenectomy: Our 8-year clinical experience in a single center. 脾切除术患者的回顾性调查:我们在单一中心的8年临床经验。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2025.67503
Ela Erten, Burak Ucaner, Sebnem Cimen
{"title":"Retrospective investigation of patients undergoing splenectomy: Our 8-year clinical experience in a single center.","authors":"Ela Erten, Burak Ucaner, Sebnem Cimen","doi":"10.14744/nci.2025.67503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2025.67503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Elective splenectomy is often performed due to hematological diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the splenectomy procedures performed in our clinic under emergency and elective conditions by analyzing the surgical techniques applied, surgical indications, and the clinical and demographic data of the patients, while seeking to discuss this subject, which holds a significant place in general surgical practice, in light of current literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who underwent splenectomy surgery in the general surgery clinic of a tertiary care hospital between September 2016 and September 2024 were included in the study. Clinical and demographic data of the patients were collected retrospectively through the hospital information management system records.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of 89 patients included in the study was 41.0±18.8 years (18-76 years). The male/female ratio was 1.3/1. The most common indication for splenectomy was trauma (38.2%). This was followed by mass (29.2%), splenomegaly (14.6%), and immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) (14.6%). Of the patients, 62.9% underwent open surgery, while 37.1% were operated on using the laparoscopic technique. Of the patients, 57.3% underwent elective surgery, while emergency surgery was planned for 42.7%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While splenectomy is a life-saving intervention in emergency conditions, it has become the most important treatment in some hematological diseases. Firstly, accurate surgical indication and the selection of an appropriate surgical technique tailored to the patient are of critical importance. There are still controversial issues in the current literature regarding the indications for splenectomy and the surgical technique to be applied.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"231-238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12051002/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy treatment performed in patients diagnosed with achalasia. 经口内窥镜下肌切开术治疗贲门失弛缓症的临床疗效。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2024.08466
Bahri Abayli, Ali Ilker Ozer, Adnan Kuvvetli, Serdar Biricik, Begum Seyda Avci, Ozan Demir, Duygu Felek, Ozge Sahan, Mustafa Oguz Tugcan, Hilmi Erdem Sumbul, Akkan Avci
{"title":"Clinical efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy treatment performed in patients diagnosed with achalasia.","authors":"Bahri Abayli, Ali Ilker Ozer, Adnan Kuvvetli, Serdar Biricik, Begum Seyda Avci, Ozan Demir, Duygu Felek, Ozge Sahan, Mustafa Oguz Tugcan, Hilmi Erdem Sumbul, Akkan Avci","doi":"10.14744/nci.2024.08466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2024.08466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Achalasia is a movement disorder of the esophagus that continues with chest pain, dysphagia, weight loss, regurgitation of undigested foods, recurrent aspiration and night cough.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Weight loss, presence of dysphagia, presence of retrosternal pain and regurgitation were recorded before POEM treatment and preoperative Eckardt Score was calculated and recorded. Patients were recorded at the 6<sup>th</sup> month after POEM treatment recording weight loss, dysphagia presence, retrosternal pain and regurgitation presence and calculating postoperative Eckardt score.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The change between the postoperative and preoperative values of the patients was calculated as ∆ value. As a result of the examination, no significant difference was found between the values ∆weight loss, ∆dysphagia, ∆retrosternal pain, ∆regurgitation and ∆Eckardt score and gender variable (respectively, p=0.112; p=0.412; p=0.619; p=0.171; p=0.092). Postoperative weight loss, dysphagia, retrosternal pain, regurgitation and Eckardt score values were found to be lower than preoperative values. (respectively, p<0.001;p<0.001; p<0.001; p<0.001; p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Peroral endoscopic myotomy treatment is an effective treatment method with its being more reliable, lower complication risk, being less invasive and with postprocedural and clinical results.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"211-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12050994/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the phenomenon of social appearance anxiety in individuals suffering from seborrheic dermatitis: Comprehensive insights derived from a case-control study. 探讨患有脂溢性皮炎的个体的社会外观焦虑现象:来自病例对照研究的全面见解。
Northern clinics of Istanbul Pub Date : 2025-04-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2025.26928
Mustafa Tumturk, Nazli Caf, Faruk Kurhan
{"title":"Exploring the phenomenon of social appearance anxiety in individuals suffering from seborrheic dermatitis: Comprehensive insights derived from a case-control study.","authors":"Mustafa Tumturk, Nazli Caf, Faruk Kurhan","doi":"10.14744/nci.2025.26928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/nci.2025.26928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary objective of our meticulously designed study is to thoroughly investigate and delineate the extent to which individuals afflicted with seborrheic dermatitis, particularly those exhibiting facial manifestations of this dermatological condition, experience significant psychological distress that may adversely impact their self-perception as measured by the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS), while simultaneously comparing these findings against a group of healthy individuals serving as controls.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the framework of our research, we meticulously recruited a sample comprising 120 individuals diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis characterized by facial involvement, whose ages ranged from 18 to 65 years, alongside 118 healthy control participants who were strategically matched for key demographic variables, including age, gender, and educational attainment to ensure the integrity of our comparative analysis. Both the patient participants and the healthy controls underwent a systematic administration of a range of validated psychometric tools, particularly the SAAS and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale. Further, the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Visual Analog Scales (VAS) were exclusively utilized for the subset of individuals within the patient population.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Through comprehensive statistical analysis, the mean scores acquired from the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS) for the patient and control groups were 52.10 and 21.35 points, respectively. Accordingly, it was concluded that the average SAAS score observed in the patient group was substantially higher than that recorded in the control group, with a p-value of less than 0.01 reflecting a statistically significant observation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The presence of seborrheic dermatitis lesions located on visible areas of the skin engenders a notable degree of anxiety among affected individuals, primarily stemming from concerns regarding their physical appearance. This investigation underscores the critical need for individuals experiencing such dermatological manifestations to receive holistic treatment that addresses their psychiatric and dermatological needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":94347,"journal":{"name":"Northern clinics of Istanbul","volume":"12 2","pages":"216-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12051001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144060100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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