Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review
Albahlool, A., Drain, B., Alqurashi, G., Ali, R., Khamaj, R., Khamaj, A., Alharbi, S., Alqurashi, N. (2018). Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review. EKB Journal Management System, 67(1), 475-481.
Abdulrahman M Albahlool; Bariah Yahya Drain; Ghayda Ghazi Alqurashi; Rehab Abdulmohsen Al Ali; Rawan Jabril Ahmad Khamaj; Areen Jibreel Ahmad Khamaj; Shaden Falah Alharbi; Nasir Fahad Alqurashi. "Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review". EKB Journal Management System, 67, 1, 2018, 475-481.
Albahlool, A., Drain, B., Alqurashi, G., Ali, R., Khamaj, R., Khamaj, A., Alharbi, S., Alqurashi, N. (2018). 'Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review', EKB Journal Management System, 67(1), pp. 475-481.
Albahlool, A., Drain, B., Alqurashi, G., Ali, R., Khamaj, R., Khamaj, A., Alharbi, S., Alqurashi, N. Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review. EKB Journal Management System, 2018; 67(1): 475-481.

Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Article 25, Volume 67, Issue 1, April 2017, Page 475-481  XML PDF (296.09 K)
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Authors
Abdulrahman M Albahlool1; Bariah Yahya Drain2; Ghayda Ghazi Alqurashi2; Rehab Abdulmohsen Al Ali3; Rawan Jabril Ahmad Khamaj2; Areen Jibreel Ahmad Khamaj2; Shaden Falah Alharbi4; Nasir Fahad Alqurashi5
1King Fahad Hospital
2Ibn Sina College
3Alexandria University
4Hail University
5BMC
Abstract
Background: over the last two decades, only few dermatology research papers have been published in Saudi Arabia provided the small number of experts -in this field -enlisted in higher education institutions. Hence a compelling need to review the recent publications and define the current prevalence, status and interventions needed.
 Objective: To present an overview of the common dermatological diseases, particularly eczema and dermatitis, in Saudi community as well as their effects and ways to mitigate them.
Methods: Review of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) researches conducted and published in Saudi Arabia.
Results: Empirical findings revealed that Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis are the most common dermatological disorders among the Saudi community while Atopic Dermatitis was the most common mostly affecting children. In the meantime, Vitiligo emerged to be the most rampant pigmentary ailment, also viral warts appeared predominant covering up to 12% of the patients in the subject. On the other hand, dermatophytoses occurred commonly among the fungal conditions, while psoriasis arose as the most recurrent papulosquamous condition.
Conclusion: The prevalence of dermatological disorders in Saudi Arabia is rather high with the issue being overlooked and deprioritized in favor of graver pathological conditions despite the significant social, psychological and quality of life impact on the patients. Thus, we recommended that proper education and awareness campaigns on skin diseases should be provided at all academic and social levels as one way of prevention and  alleviation of skin diseased in Saudi Arabia.
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