Browsing by Author "Ozcan, Hamdi"

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    A. Lazer ve Isik Sistemleri
    (2020) Ozcan, Hamdi
    Laser and light systems are being used and demanded by patients more and more everyday in the treatment of acne and scars. Various devices are used in active acne and scar treatment. The effects of light systems on acne and scar tissue have been reported in different magnitudes. Since there are differences in practice and methodology, no judgement can be made on the success of treatment methods. The effectiveness of light systems increases with combined therapies. Their use in combination with medical therapies may increase the rate of success.
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    B. Kimyasal Peeling
    (2020) Ozcan, Hamdi
    Although chemical peeling is used more widely for skin rejuvenation and aesthetic purposes, it is also used for the treatment of acne lesions and scars. Superficial peeling is used more for the treatment of active acne lesions, whereas medium and deep peeling for treating scars. Their side effects can be considerably reduced if used in a controlled and knowledgeable manner. In acne treatment, chemical peeling may be used in combination with medical therapies, surgical methods and even laser therapy, which can increase their overall efficacy.
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    Effect of Informative Seminars During National Acne Week On Participants' Knowledge About Acne in Turkey
    (2021) Ozden, Hatice Kaya; Gunduz, Kamer; Ozcan, Hamdi; Akturk, Aysun Sikar; Demir, Filiz Topaloglu; Akbulut, Tugba Ozkok; Karadag, Ayse Serap
    Background and Design: To investigate the contribution of informative presentations about acne vulgaris and questionnaires administered before and after informative meetings on patients' awareness and consciousness. Materials and Methods: Participants were asked to fill out a 20-question survey before and after informative seminars in hospitals and secondary and high schools as part of National Acne Week. The level of statistical significance was set as p <= 0.05. Results: A total of 466 participants completed the survey before and after the seminar, and the mean age of the participants was 17.4 +/- 6.9. Before the seminar, 31.1% of participants thought that acne is originated from the liver, whereas this figure decreased to 16.7% after the seminar. In all, 47.6% of participants consulted doctors and 23.9% consulted social media to seek information about acne; however, after receiving training, 77% preferred to consult a doctor. Of the participants, 51.1% were expecting to see the results of acne treatment in 1 or 2 weeks, whereas 83.3% stated that the effects would be seen in 2 or 3 months after the seminar. When the participants' educational background was grouped as "secondary-high school-other," a statistically significant difference was obtained (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our study features both patients' misconceptions and their incorrect attitudes about acne, and their level of knowledge improved significantly as a result of educational seminars. The relative benefit derived from educational seminars was positively related to the participants' highest level of education.