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    Melatonin Related Acneiform Lesions: A Case Report and Potential Mechanism
    (AVES, 2021-01-01) Sancak, Baris; Ozdemir, Zeynep; Ozcan, Ozan; Acar, Erkan
    Melatonin (MLT) is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland according to the circadian rhythm, which is generated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus. The sleep-promoting effect of exogenous MLT is used to treat steep disorders. The most common side effects reported are headache, somnolence, palpitations, and abdominal pain. Some studies showed dermatological side effects with the use of exogenous MLT, but did not list the specific symptoms. In this article, we describe a case of facial acne occurring after the use of MLT, which is generally known to have protective and healing effects on the skin, and the potential mechanism of this surprising side effect.
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    Determination of Anxiety, Health Anxiety and Somatosensory Amplification Levels in Individuals with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    (AVES, 2019-01-01) Ozdilek, Alper; Dikmen, Pinar Yalinay; Acar, Erkan; Aksoy, Elif Ayanoglu; Korkut, Nazim
    OBJECTIVES: Psychiatric cornorbidities may intensify peripheral vertigo and increase the number of repositioning maneuvers required. This study was designed to examine the relationship between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and anxiety and assess its association with somatic amplification and health anxiety. MATERIALS and METHODS: Sixty patients with BPPV (43 women, 17 men