Publications by authors named "Rawan Altaleb"

Isotretinoin is one of the most effective drugs for the treatment of all forms of acne vulgaris. It has been suspected of causing alterations in lipids and liver enzymes. The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence of laboratory changes among 371 patients with acne receiving isotretinoin therapy.

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Background: The accuracy of clinical diagnoses of skin diseases has not been researched in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Assess concordance between the histopathological and clinical diagnosis in skin diseases.

Design: Retrospective.

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Article Synopsis
  • Recent years have seen an increase in eye injuries linked to cosmetic laser hair removal procedures.
  • A study was conducted across 31 private clinics to evaluate compliance with optical safety guidelines during treatment, using surveys and observations.
  • Results showed that only 9.5% of providers adhered to safety guidelines, highlighting serious deficiencies that could lead to severe eye injuries; no providers reached excellent compliance.
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Objective: To assess the level of awareness and acceptance among women for breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy.

Methods: The observational cross-sectional study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2014 to April 2015, and comprised women aged 19-65 years with breast masses and women with high risk for breast cancer who were offered therapeutic mastectomy. The subjects were interviewed using a structured and validated questionnaire.

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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) of the penis is a very rare entity in medicine and it can be destructive. Generally, pyoderma gangrenosum is known to be common among patients with systemic diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases, polyarthritis, diverticulosis, paraproteinaemia, myeloma, leukaemia, active chronic hepatitis, and Behcet syndrome. Early diagnosis and administrating effective treatment can prevent permanent damage to the penis and save the patient's social life.

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