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    Prevalence of skin conditions in primary school children in Turkey
    (BLACKWELL PUBLISHING INC) Inanir, I; Sahin, MT; Gündüz, K; Dinç, G; Türel, A; Öztürkcan, S
    Skin diseases are associated with environmental factors and a public health approach is particularly important. We determined the prevalence of skin conditions and associated socioeconomic factors in primary school children in Turkey. A questionnaire for determining the socioeconomic level and a complete dermatologic examination were performed in 785 children in two primary schools in different socioeconomic areas of suburban and central Manisa, Turkey. The study included 345 (43.9%) girls and 440 (56.1%) boys with a mean age of 9.25 +/- 1.55 (range 6-14 years). Infectious skin diseases were frequently observed: pediculosis capitis in 74 children (9.4%), scabies in 17 (2.2%), viral skin diseases in 30 (3.8%), and fungal infections in 6 (0.7%). The other common conditions were melanocytic nevi (14.4%), keratosis pilaris (12.5%), pityriasis alba (12%), xerosis (11.8%), and atopic dermatitis (6.8%). Pediculosis capitis, acne, and dandruff were more common in girls. The rate of infections, atopic dermatitis, xerosis, and pityriasis alba were significantly higher in the school children with poor socioeconomic conditions. Improvement in socioeconomic conditions along with education may be needed to decrease the prevalence of some of these skin disorders in order to decrease costs related to treatment.
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    Needle-guided shave excision with ultrasonographic assistance
    (BLACKWELL PUBLISHING INC) Seyhan, A; Tarhan, S; Türkdogan, P
    Background. A lack of control in the deep margin of shave excision is a drawback of this technique. Objective. To describe a more precise shaving technique by sonography with the use of a fine injector needle as a depth marker. Methods. After having examined the invasion levels of 40 benign skin lesions, a fine injector needle was intentionally threaded into the dermis horizontally just beneath the required shaving plane. Correct placement of the needle was ensured by sonographic examination after possible reinsertion trials. Large lesions needed several needles to be inserted. The tissue above the needles was then shaved off, whereas the deep dermal layer was protected. Results. Histologic examination revealed that 77% of superficial and intermediate-thickness lesions were removed totally without disturbing the derma-fat junction. Conclusion. The needle-guided technique was found to be effective in the control of the deep margin of shave excision.
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    Side effect profile on valproate monotherapy
    (BLACKWELL PUBLISHING INC) Yilmaz, H; Donmez, H; Selcuki, D