Publications by authors named "Ibrahim Alshareef"

Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common chronic disorder that is characterized by velvety-like, hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic plaques, typically in intertriginous areas. However, atypical presentations have been reported. Here we present a five-year-old boy presented with a one-year history of asymptomatic slowly progressing skin lesions.

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  • - Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin condition with six types; Type 5 is known as atypical juvenile PRP, which affects younger individuals.
  • - A 17-year-old boy, experiencing itchy skin lesions since age seven, was diagnosed with Type 5 PRP after skin examination and a biopsy showed specific patterns in the skin.
  • - The patient was treated with isotretinoin (20 mg twice daily) and scheduled for regular follow-ups to monitor his condition.
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Introduction Patients with psoriasis suffer from an inflammatory immune-mediated skin condition that impacts their quality of life severely. In our study, we aimed to analyze the gender differences in clinical characteristics in patients with psoriasis and to assess the quality of life in these patients. Methods This is a retrospective observational study that was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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