Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, most commonly caused by obstruction of the cystic duct. This blockage prevents bile from draining, leading to gallbladder distension, inflammation, and potentially serious complications. This condition may present acutely or chronically and can happen with or without gallstones.EtiologyAbout 95% of cholecystitis cases are calculous, caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, leading to bile accumulation and inflammation of the gallbladder...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Facial demodicosis with sharply demarcated islands of sparing: A case series.

Clinical and experimental dermatology·2026

Same author

Clinical Features and Natural Course of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Turkey: A Multicenter Study.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)·2024

Same author

Internalized Stigma in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)·2023

Same author

Patient Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Psoriasis Vulgaris and Factors Believed to Trigger the Disease: a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study With 1621 Patients.

Dermatology practical & conceptual·2022

Same author

Habits of Using Social Media and the Internet in Psoriasis Patients.

Dermatology practical & conceptual·2022

Same author

The effect of biological agent treatment on neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, mean platelet volume, and C-reactive protein in psoriasis patients.

Postepy dermatologii i alergologii·2020

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Author Spotlight: Treating Frozen Shoulder with Small Needle Knife Therapy

Author Spotlight: Treating Frozen Shoulder with Small Needle Knife Therapy

Published on: November 17, 2023

Chilblains in Turkey: a case-control study.

Z Meltem Akkurt¹, Derya Ucmak¹, Kenan Yildiz²

¹Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Diyarbakir, Turkey, Assist. Prof. Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology - Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia

|March 15, 2014

Summary

Low body mass index (BMI) may increase chilblain risk in cold weather. Many patients experience recurring chilblains annually, suggesting a personal predisposition beyond cold exposure.

More Related Videos

Portable Thermographic Screening for Detection of Acute Wallenberg's Syndrome

Portable Thermographic Screening for Detection of Acute Wallenberg's Syndrome

Published on: September 19, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Author Spotlight: Treating Frozen Shoulder with Small Needle Knife Therapy

Author Spotlight: Treating Frozen Shoulder with Small Needle Knife Therapy

Published on: November 17, 2023

Portable Thermographic Screening for Detection of Acute Wallenberg's Syndrome

Portable Thermographic Screening for Detection of Acute Wallenberg's Syndrome

Published on: September 19, 2019

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Public Health

Background:

Chilblains are a common winter ailment.
Understanding their characteristics and risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the demographic and clinical features of chilblain patients in Diyarbakir, Turkey.
To evaluate body mass index (BMI) as a potential risk factor for chilblain development.

Main Methods:

A study included 69 patients diagnosed with chilblains.
Demographic data and personal history were collected.
A control group of 108 individuals with hair loss complaints was used for comparison.

Main Results:

The study involved 69 chilblain patients (65.2% female, 34.8% male) with a mean age of 21.
Common symptoms included itching (71.2%), pain (51.6%), and burning (31.3%).
Patients with chilblains had a significantly lower mean BMI (20.5) compared to controls (22.4).

Conclusions:

Low BMI appears to be a risk factor for chilblains, particularly with cold exposure.
Recurrent chilblains suggest a personal tendency, independent of evident cold exposure history.
Diagnosis requires careful consideration as cold exposure history may not always be apparent.