Laser safety in isotretinoin use: online survey of public perception.

Background: The safety of laser therapy in patients taking isotretinoin is controversial. Recent evidence suggests that laser during isotretinoin treatment is safe. Our study aims to assess public perception and willingness to undergo laser intervention while receiving isotretinoin.

Effect of quality-switched laser exposure in patients with history of edible gold consumption.

Injectable gold is known to deposit in the dermis for life, and such patients are at risk of developing chrysiasis post-laser exposure. It is unknown if patients with history of edible gold consumption would develop a similar reaction after quality-switched laser exposure. Our aim is to assess if patients with history of edible gold consumption develop chrysiasis after quality-switched laser exposure.

Purpura induced by laser hair removal: a case report.

Background: Laser hair removal is an effective and safe method for the permanent reduction of unwanted hair. Common side effects include temporary pain, transient erythema, and perifollicular edema. Purpuric eruption is a rare adverse event.

Public perception of dermatologic surgery in Saudi Arabia: an online survey.

Background: Dermatologic surgery is a well established subspecialty in dermatology, but observations suggest that the public may not be aware of this field.

Objective: To explore the public perception of the nature and scope of dermatologic surgery Methods: A cross-sectional online-based survey consisting of two parts was used. The first part recorded demographic data.

Autologous Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation: A Review.

Background: The use of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation is still controversial due to ongoing concerns regarding its efficacy and safety, most notably, concerns about breast cancer risk and detection.

Objective: To summarize the current knowledge on the safety and efficacy of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation with focus on clinical techniques, outcome, and complications.

Methods: A thorough search of the literature was conducted using the terms autologous fat transfer, autologous fat grafting, and breast augmentation in the Medline and Embase databases, and relevant English and German language articles were included.

A sporadic case of unilateral acrokeratoelastoidosis in Saudi Arabia: a case report.

Introduction: Acrokeratoelastoidosis is a rare condition characterized by bilateral multiple hyperkeratotic papules on the palms, soles, and dorsum of the hands and feet. To the best of our knowledge, only around 40 cases of acrokeratoelastoidosis have been reported worldwide, which are mostly familial.

Case Presentation: We report the first case from Saudi Arabia in a 5-year-old Saudi girl of Arabian origin, who presented symptoms of acrokeratoelastoidosis with unilateral sporadic keratosis on her left hand and left foot.

Sedative Drug Use among King Saud University Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Sampling Study.

Introduction. Medical students experience significant psychological stress and are therefore at higher risk of using sedatives. There are currently no studies describing the prevalence of sedative drug use among medical students in Saudi Arabia.