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Rezvan Talaee, Abbas Doroudgar, Seyyed Gholamabbas Muosavi, Nasrin Abdevali,
Volume 2, Issue 3 (9-2011)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Diabetic neuropathy occurs in about 50% of individuals with long-standing type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of the study was to detect sensory neuropathy in diabetic patients at risk for foot ulceration, using monofilament and neuropathic symptoms in Diabetes clinic of Kashan University of Medical Sciences from 2008 to 2010.
Methods: Three-hundred and fifty-two diabetic patients were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Firstly patients were surveyed with a questionnaire concerning their subjective symptoms. The neuropathic symptoms were assessed using a quantitative neuropathy symptom score. Then the patients were examined by 5.07/10g monofilament. Data description and analysis were performed by reporting mean ± standard deviations, proportions, odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and conducting chi square and kappa tests.
Results: 15.6% of patients had sensory neuropathy using monofilament test. 19.4% of men and 14.3% of women had neuropathy (OR=1.4, P=0.24). The mean duration of diabetes in patients with neuropathy was longer than patients without neuropathy (9.96 vs 9.68 year, P>0.05). 72.7% of patients with history of foot ulcer had neuropathy (OR=16.6, P<0.001). According to neuropathic symptoms 17.6% of patients had no neuropathy, 12.8% had mild neuropathy, 41.8% had moderate neuropathy and 27.8% had severe neuropathy.
Conclusion: Screening with monofilament test is necessary for all diabetic patients to prevent diabetic foot ulcer development, without considering neuropathic symptom
Rezvan Talaee, Mohammadreza Moayeri, Tahereh Mazuchi, Seyed Alireza Moravveji, Mohaddese Ardestani,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (9-2012)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Quality of life is a broad concept that reflects an individual’s perspective on the level of life satisfaction experienced in a variety of situations including housing, recreation, environmental conditions, health and job. In this way it is a subjective measure that is affected by factors well beyond health status. To evaluate quality of life in patients with common pigmentation disorders such as vitiligo, melasma, and freckles refer to dermatologic clinics of Kashan University of medical sciences during 2010 and 2011.
Methods: In this cross sectional study, 142 patients with pigmentation disorders, older than 18 years old filled out Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire. DLQI questionnaire includes 10 questions regarding feelings, daily activities, leisure, job and education, personal relationship and treatment. Scoring was performed according to Finlay's guidelines. The data were analyzed with t, ANOVA and Pearson correlation tests. The higher the score, the greater the impairment of quality of life.
Results: The mean DLQI score was 5.64 (±5.03). The mean DLQI score in vitiligo was higher than other diseases. In this study score of quality of life in women, patients younger than 25 years old, patients with lesions on exposed areas, and single patients was higher than others, but there was not any significant relationship between quality of life and duration of disease, job, education level and place of residence.
Conclusion: This study showed that skin pigmentation disorders had a significant impact on all aspects of the quality of life, especially on socio-psychological aspect. Therefore, dermatologists should pay attention to the psychological effects of those diseases and try to decrease their extensions and disfigurating effects by various treatment modalities.
Rouhullah Dehghani, Rezvan Talaee, Fahimeh Chaharbaghi, Nahid Chaharbaghi, Marzieh Firouzi,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (Volume 5, Number 3 2014)
Abstract
Paederus dermatitis is a common dermatitis in northern parts of Iran. Clinically, the most common presentation of paederus dermatitis is sudden onset of erythematous plaques with vesicles. The lesions usually affect exposed areas such as face, neck and arms. It is a common dermatitis between residents and tourists in northern provinces of Iran during spring and summer. Preventive measures include typical insect repellents precautions, such as using bed nets, long-sleeve clothing, and avoiding fluorescent lights. If the beetles are found on the skin, brushing them off, rather than crushing them, helps to prevent the dermatitis. Treatment includes washing the affected area immidiatley, applying cold and wet compresses, and in some cases, treatment with antibiotics, steroids, and antihistamines. Herein, we report a paederus dermatitis case in a 9-year old Kashani boy who had traveled to northern Iran as a tourist. We also review the related literature.
Hamidreza Talari, Rezvan Talaee, Hossein Akbari, Narjes Sadat Kadkhodaee,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (Volume 6, Number 4 2016)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss after puberty and its association with comorbid diseases including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases has become well known over the past two decades. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between androgenetic alopecia with carotid artery intima media thickness as a marker for early diagnosis of atherosclerosis in women.
Methods: Fifty-four women, 27 with AGA and 27 healthy controls were enrolled in this case-control study. Demographic and clinical information of the patients were recorded in the predesigned questionnaires. Carotid intima media thickness was measured using ultrasound and the obtained data were recorded as well. Mann-Whitney and t tests were used to make comparisons between the two groups.
Results: The mean age of case and control groups were 28.8 ± 6.6 and 28.1 ± 6.7 years, respectively. No statistically significant association between AGA and carotid intima media thickness was found, although the findings showed an increase in carotid intima media thickness in patients (P>0.05) No statisctically significant association between carotid intima media thickness and the onset of disease, grade or pattern of AGA was found (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study did not show any statistically significant relationship between AGA and carotid intima media thickness. However, increased carotid intima media thickness in patients with AGA was found. Better designed studies with larger sample size are recommneded to evaluate carotid intima media thickness as a predictor for cardiovascular disease.
