Publications by authors named "Sarah Fageeh"
Article Synopsis
- - Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin condition characterized by chronic inflammation and scaly patches, affecting mostly the extremities while sparing the trunk.
- - A 43-year-old woman with a history of atopic dermatitis presented with itchy skin lesions, and after thorough examination and biopsy, she was diagnosed with atypical adult PRP (type II).
- - The patient was treated with narrowband UVB phototherapy, leading to complete clearance of skin lesions within two months, and she has remained lesion-free for two years during follow-up.
Background One of the most frequently carried out medical procedures is an aesthetic procedure. These procedures have become increasingly popular in our country due to various factors, such as body image dissatisfaction, the desire for perfection, and the expanding influence of social media. The aim of our study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices with regard to cosmetic procedures among the general population in the western region of Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Prolonged sun exposure has been linked with the development of numerous medical and dermatological complications, such as skin cancer. Photoprotection can help reduce ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced skin damage and skin cancer. This study aims to assess the knowledge about and attitude toward the use of sun protection to prevent laser adverse events among the general population in Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOnychomycosis can present with various manifestations such as subungual hyperkeratosis, onycholysis, and nail plate destruction. Here we present a case of a 61-year-old African male with a known case of type 2 diabetes mellitus on insulin. He worked as a mechanic and presented with nail changes that started four months prior to presentation and worsened over time, mainly affecting the fingernails of bilateral hands.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Breast cancer (BC) is a prevalent form of cancer and a leading cause of death among women worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, it accounted for 31.8% among females of all new cancer cases reported in 2018.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnti-interleukin-17A (anti-IL-17A) therapy has been increasingly employed as a treatment option for pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP). In this study, we reviewed all available studies on this topic in the literature to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anti-IL-17A. Our main objective was to assess the current evidence on the efficacy and safety of anti-IL-17A therapy in the management of PRP.
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- Diffuse capillary malformation with overgrowth (DCMO) is a rare condition involving capillary malformations and overgrowth of soft tissue, as demonstrated in a one-year-old boy with skin lesions present since birth.
- The child exhibited widespread reticulated red patches on his skin, and noticeable size differences in the circumference of his legs, along with syndactyly (fused toes) on his right foot.
- After ruling out other conditions, the child was diagnosed with DCMO and will be monitored by pediatric orthopedics for ongoing assessment of growth asymmetry.
A segmental pigmentation disorder (SPD) is a form of pigmentary mosaicism. SPD is a hypo- or hyperpigmented patch that has a segmental pattern. A 16-year-old male with an insignificant past medical history presented with symptomless, slowly progressive skin lesions since early childhood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, recommendations to prevent infection suggest increasing the frequency of handwashing and disinfection; however, these measures can have negative implications on our skin. This study aims to evaluate whether these measures correlate with new-onset skin damage or can exacerbate hand eczema among the general population.
Materials And Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, survey-based study, including the general population of Mecca region, Saudi Arabia.