Publications by authors named "Mahira Hamdy El-Sayed"

Article Synopsis
  • - This study aims to clarify the prevalence and severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults across various regions, including Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America, revealing significant gaps in current understanding.
  • - An international web-based survey collected data from multiple countries, finding AD prevalence varies from 3.4% in Israel to 33.7% in Thailand, often higher in females, with mild and moderate cases being more common than severe cases.
  • - Results indicate that AD is a significant health concern in adults, challenging the notion that it predominantly affects children, as many respondents experience chronicity and high morbidity related to the condition.
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The treatment options for mycosis fungoides (MF) have been expanding but unfortunately many of the currently used treatment modalities are unavailable in Egypt and other African/Arab countries. In addition, there is a lack of consensus on the treatment of hypopigmented MF (HMF), which is a frequently encountered variant in our population. We aimed to develop regional treatment guidelines based on the international guidelines but modified to encompass the restricted treatment availability and our institutional experience.

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Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex inflammatory disease of the skin that has a significant impact on the well-being of patients and their families. The prevalence of AD has increased in developing countries and regions, including the Middle East. Despite similarities in the presentation of the disease, there is a lack of consistent management and treatment guidelines for AD.

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Importance: A clear dosing regimen for methotrexate in psoriasis is lacking, and this might lead to a suboptimal treatment. Because methotrexate is affordable and globally available, a uniform dosing regimen could potentially optimize the treatment of patients with psoriasis worldwide.

Objective: To reach international consensus among psoriasis experts on a uniform dosing regimen for treatment with methotrexate in adult and pediatric patients with psoriasis and identify potential future research topics.

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Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease leading to noncicatricial alopecia. Topical or intralesional corticosteroid (ILCS) is the accepted therapeutic option for mild cases; however, adverse effects are sometimes difficult to reverse. When the exposure to liquefied nitrogen is limited to a few seconds "superficial" cryotherapy, reactive vasodilation may improve microcirculation and nutritional status around hair follicles.

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