Dermatology Prof. Dr. Gamze Erfan
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About Prof. Dr. Gamze Erfan
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Prof. Dr. Gamze Erfan is a dermatologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 17+ years of experience.
She treats melanoma, psoriasis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata, and manages cutaneous and drug-related skin reactions including toxicities of selective anti-BRAF therapy; her practice also includes dermoscopy and patch testing. She offers consultations in Turkish and English, including online video consultation.
Prof. Gamze Erfan is an associate professor of medicine with a strong focus in dermatology. She earned her associate professorship from Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine in 2015 and currently practices at Acıbadem Health Group (2025). She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Dermatology Association, the Turkish Pediatric Dermatology Association, the European Association of Dermatovenerology, and the Skin and Venereal Diseases Association.
She also contributes to the TDD Dermoscopy Working Group, reflecting her commitment to advancing diagnostic techniques in dermatology. Her clinical interests include pediatric dermatology, dermoscopy, and general dermatovenerology. Through clinical practice, collaboration, and professional society work, she aims to deliver evidence-based care and to contribute to ongoing developments in skin disease diagnosis and treatment.
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Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2015Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 2011Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
- 2009Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Dermatology and Venereology
- 2000Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2025Acibadem Health Group
- 2013Unitat de Melanoma Clinic Barcelona de Hospital Universitari, Research Fellow
- 2010Tekirdag State Hospital
- 2009–2016Namik Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
- 2009–2010Kars State Hospital
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Dermatology Association
- Turkish Pediatric Dermatology Association
- European Association of Dermatovenerology
- TDD Dermascopy Working Group Member
- Skin and Venereal Diseases Association
Selected Publications
- Development of cutaneous toxicities during selective anti-BRAF therapies: Preventive role of the combination with MEK inhibitors. Acta Derm Venerolog, 2017 Erfan G, Puig S, Carrera C, Arance A, Gaba L, Victoria I, Garcia-Herrera A, Alos L, Malvehy J.
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis due to duloxetine Eur J Dermatol, 2015; 25(2):194-195. Erfan G, Alp R, Albayrak S, Oguz K, Kalayci S, Oznur M, Kulac M.
- Serum YKL-40:a potential biomarker for psoriasis or endothelial dysfunction in psoriasis? Mol Cell Biochem, 2015; 400(1-2):207-212. Erfan G, Guzel S, Alpsoy S, Rifaioglu EN, Albayrak SK, Kucukyalcin V, Topcu B, Kulac M.
- Acitretin-induced spiny follicular hyperkeratosis. Cutan Ocul Toxicol, 2015; 4:1-3. Yanık ME, Erfan G, Albayrak H, Tasolar K, Albayrak S, Gelincik I, Kulac M.
- Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema due to codeine. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2015; 81(4):405-406. Erfan G, Yanik ME, Kaya S, Tasolar K, Oznur M, Kulac M.
- CagA strain of Helicobacter Pylori in recurrent aphtous stomatitis patients without dyspeptic symptoms:response to eradication therapy. Acta Medica Mediterranea 2014; 30:285-289. Erfan G, Mete R, Oran M, Yanık ME, Güneş H, Kaya S, Topçu B.
- Patch test in patients with allergic contact dermatitis: 3-year retrospective results in Tekirdag province. Turkderm 2014 Erfan G, Yanık ME, Kulaç M, Kaya S, Kalaycı S, Taşolar K.
- Distinct temperament and character profiles in first onset vitiligo but not in alopecia areata. J Dermatol 2014; 41(8):709-715. Erfan G, Albayrak Y, Yanık ME, Öksüz O, Taşolar K, Topçu B, Ünsal C.
- Reduced serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with first onset vitiligo. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2014; 10:2361-2367. Yanik ME, Erfan G, Albayrak Y, Aydin M, Kulac M, Kuloglu M.
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