Publications by authors named "Hussam F Alkhars"

Background Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly popular worldwide; however, male participation remains relatively low, especially in conservative societies like Saudi Arabia. This study explores the awareness, attitudes, and experiences of men concerning aesthetic procedures in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on sociodemographic factors and sources of information. This study aimed to assess male awareness, attitudes, and experiences with aesthetic procedures in Saudi Arabia and identify factors influencing their engagement with these interventions.

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This report describes a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) in a previously healthy 9-year-old girl, emphasizing the complexities and urgent needs associated with its diagnosis and treatment in children. NF, a severe soft-tissue infection characterized by rapid progression and often fatal outcomes, presents diagnostic challenges owing to nonspecific initial symptoms such as pain, erythema, and edema. This patient presented to the emergency department with fever, arm redness, and blisters after the initial discharge with antibiotics from another facility.

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Background: Due to the general increase in the use of social media, the increasing popularity of taking selfies and using filters, we found it essential to examine the effect of these behaviors on the perception and attitude toward blepharoplasty.

Aim: This article was conducted to assess participants' attitudes and perceptions toward taking selfies and using filters and their relation to blepharoplasty.

Methods: This study was an observational cross-sectional study undertaken in Saudi Arabia.

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