United Arab Emirates Consensus Recommendations for Management of Acne Vulgaris.

Acne in the United Arab Emirates is a common disease that causes burden to patients, has psychosocial impacts, and is associated with physical sequelae such as dyspigmentation and scarring. This guideline, which was developed from an evaluation of existing international and national evidence-based acne guidelines along with live meetings of United Arab Emirates acne experts, is designed to facilitate the management of acne in the UAE health care system. It discusses the evaluation of acne severity, evidence-based guidance on acne treatment, and strategies for the management of this chronic disease.

Characteristics of superficial fungal infections in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.

Background: The prevalence and characteristics of superficial fungal infections (SFIs) vary with climatic conditions, lifestyle, and population migration patterns. This study was undertaken to determine the characteristics of SFIs amongst patients visiting the dermatology clinic of Riyadh Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the period 2003-2005.

Methods: One hundred and nineteen patients with confirmed SFI (37 males and 82 females), aged between 5 months and 67 years, were included in this study.