Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia Areata: A Saudi Expert Consensus Statement (2023).

Alopecia areata (AA) is a complex autoimmune disease manifesting as a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by non-scarring patches of hair loss over the face, scalp, and body. Several treatments have been proposed for AA, but none are curative nor achieve a state of remission. The present consensus statement aims to present the evidence- and experience-based recommendations on the diagnosis and management of AA in Saudi Arabia.

Seborrheic Dermatitis-Like Eruption Induced by Isotretinoin: A Case Report.

Isotretinoin has received widespread medical attention for the management of moderate to severe acne vulgaris. It has been associated with various dermatological side effects, particularly dryness and cheilitis. To our knowledge, only one study has provided evidence of isotretinoin-induced seborrheic dermatitis-like eruptions.

Evaluation of the Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients diagnosed with AA at different hospitals. A total of 211 patients were included in the investigation between November 2021 and June 2022. The participants were subjected to a well-structured, Arabic-based, validated questionnaire.

Prevalence of Hair Loss After COVID-19 Infection in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a worldwide pandemic with the most main symptoms seeming to be flu-like and fever. Besides that, dermatological manifestations have been reported as extra respiratory symptoms in previous studies. The aim of this study is to measure the prevalence of hair loss after COVID-19 infection in Saudi Arabia, and we hope to improve the knowledge on hair loss - a cause of common dermatological consultation that frequently becomes a stressful event associated with the pandemic - among all the physicians in all the specialties.

Saudi consensus statement on biologic treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis (2020).

Psoriasis is a common chronic and complex inflammatory skin disease that affects over 125 million people worldwide. Management of psoriasis in daily clinical practice in Saudi Arabia is variable. Local preferences for management differ, which may have a bearing on the treatment selection.