The Use of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Skin-Lightening Agents and Their Side Effects Among the Residents of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Over-the-counter (OTC) skin-lightening agents are topical products in the form of lotions, creams, oils, soaps, and serums designed to alter skin pigmentation primarily for cosmetic purposes. The growing misuse and overuse of these products has become a serious public health concern due to their potential adverse effects on human health and their quality of life.

Methods: This study was cross-sectional in nature, adopting a convenience sampling technique utilizing data from a sample of 408 residents of Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia.

Awareness and Attitude About Ototoxic Drugs Among Medical Doctors in Arar City, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness of ototoxicity among medical doctors in Arar City, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on a pre-formed validated questionnaire (Appendix) that included three sections covering participants' demographic data (three questions), their attitudes (five questions), and knowledge (13 questions) regarding drug-induced ototoxicity.

Results: After obtaining their informed consent, 213 physicians from government and private sector health facilities in Arar were enrolled in the study.

Breast Cancer Knowledge and Associated Behaviors in Northern Borders, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Breast cancer remains a significant public health issue globally and is notably pervasive within the female population, representing a leading cause of concern. It poses a challenge across different age groups and is influenced by diverse risk factors that include genetic predispositions and various elements of lifestyle. Saudi Arabia, mirroring the global situation, has also seen its share of this disease's impact, prompting a closer look at the factors contributing to its prevalence.