Publications by authors named "Mohammed AlFada"
Early recognition of skin cancer reduces associated morbidity and improves survival. Most patients with suspicious skin lesions present to family medicine physicians. We aimed to evaluate the self-reported competency of family medicine residents in performing skin cancer examination (SCE) and assess the impact of different factors on their competency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKeloid Scar Resistance to Intralesional Steroid Injections: Should We Look for Foreign Bodies? A Case Report.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
December 2023
Keloid is a challenging pathological condition characterized by abnormal scarring that extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Despite the available treatment options, keloid scars remain difficult to manage. This case report discusses a 10-year-old boy with a keloid scar on his neck following branchial anomaly repair surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To review Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) trends in Saudi Arabia.Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise surgical technique that has been proven to have the highest cure rate with maximum normal tissue preservation. It is the treatment of choice for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), especially the aggressive histopathological forms, and tumors located in high-risk regions or where tissue preservation is a mandate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study focused on evaluating skincare knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Saudi populations, assessing data collected via a social media survey targeting individuals aged 12 and older.
- Out of 710 participants, most were young adults (54.8% aged 18-30), predominantly female (77.3%), with a majority having no income and residing in the Western region of Saudi Arabia.
- Results indicated a 19.9% prevalence of skin disease, revealing that skincare product usage was notably higher among females, while acceptable skincare knowledge and practices were identified within the population.