Publications by authors named "Ghada Alhayaza"
Minoxidil is a widely utilized medication androgenic alopecia. An original investigation on its potential to cause hair darkening in treated people is lacking. We conducted an observational study using two face-validated questionnaires that dermatologists altered to assess minoxidil's hair discolouration risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhysicians should be vigilant for COVID-19 vaccine side effects and investigate any associated cutaneous manifestations. This will ultimately facilitate better understanding and recognition of various skin reactions related to the vaccine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDisseminated zoster affects immunocompromised individuals and has a nondermatomal distribution. We report a 28-year-old male who initially presented to the dermatology clinic with pinprick sensation over the right side of his face that was followed by vesicular eruption. Upon which he was diagnosed with herpes zoster and discharged on topical mupirocin ointment three times a day for 7 days and valacyclovir 1 g oral three times a day.
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- Granular parakeratosis (GP) is a rare skin disorder that shows up as scaly, reddish-brown papules that can merge into larger plaques, and is usually diagnosed through a biopsy.
- A case study of a 47-year-old woman with GP highlighted her asymptomatic skin condition in the abdominal area, which resolved after one month of using emollients.
- Due to the rarity and diverse presentation of GP, there’s no standard treatment, and its course can vary from spontaneous healing to periodic flare-ups.
Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by nonscarring hair loss that can involve the scalp, face, and body. Severe AA subtypes have a poorer prognosis and can be challenging to treat. Tofacitinib, a recently introduced Janus kinase inhibitor, has shown positive results in treating AA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dermatology practice has been impacted in the modern era of connectivity and social media (SM). Users' choice of dermatology practice may be influenced by SM. This study surveyed dermatologists for the use of SM as part of their practice, and the general population to assess the effect of SM on the practice of dermatology.
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- The study presents a case series of six rare instances of herpetic whitlows in infants, observed by a single author over a 23-year period.
- All infants showed common symptoms of multiple vesicles on their fingers, and they all had mothers with active herpes labialis, highlighting the mode of transmission.
- The report emphasizes that diagnosis can be made clinically without needing viral tests, but once the vesicles open, they often become infected, requiring treatment with both oral acyclovir and intravenous antibiotics.
Objectives: To determine the percentage of students involved in extracurricular activities (EAs), explore relationships between participation in EAs and students' characteristics, and investigate students' perceptions (i.e., motives and barriers) towards participation in EAs.
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