Snapshot Highlights

• Associate Professor at Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in Dermatology and Venereal Diseases
• Research Fellow at Melanoma Clinic Unit Barcelona
• Published research in leading international journals
• Active member of prestigious dermatology associations

Dr. DIAMOND ERFAN

Professional Journey

Dr. Diamond Erfan brings a distinguished career in dermatology and venereal diseases, marked by a continuous pursuit of excellence and specialized knowledge. His dedication to advancing skin health is evident throughout his professional trajectory.

Education and Academic Progression

• Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor (2015)
• Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor (2011)
• Specialization in Skin and Venereal Diseases at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2009)
• Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2000)

Clinical Experience and Research

• Namik Kemal University Faculty of Medicine (2009 – 2016)
• Acıbadem Health Group (2016 onwards)
• Research Fellow, Melanoma Clinic Unit Barcelona of Hospital Universitari (2013)
• Experience at Tekirdag State Hospital (2010)
• Early career at Kars State Hospital (2009 – 2010)

Professional Affiliations and Engagements

• Turkish Dermatology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Dermatology Association
• European Association of Dermatovenerology
• Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Association
• Member of TDD Dermoscopy Working Group

Contributions to Dermatological Literature

• Co-authored groundbreaking research on the development of cutaneous toxicities during selective anti-BRAF therapies, exploring the preventive role of MEK inhibitors (Acta Derm Venerolog, 2017).
• Investigated leukocytoclastic vasculitis due to duloxetine (Eur J Dermatol, 2015).
• Contributed to studies on potential biomarkers for psoriasis and endothelial dysfunction (Mol Cell Biochem, 2015).
• Authored research on acitretin-induced spiny follicular hyperkeratosis (Cutan Ocul Toxicol, 2015).
• Explored symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema due to codeine (Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2015).
• Examined the role of Helicobacter Pylori CagA strains in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (Acta Medica Mediterranea 2014).
• Presented 3-year retrospective results on patch testing in allergic contact dermatitis patients (Turkderm 2014).
• Published findings on distinct temperament and character profiles in first-onset vitiligo (J Dermatol 2014).
• Contributed to research on reduced serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in vitiligo patients (Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2014).