Publications by authors named "T M Tallab"
Background: Vitiligo is not uncommon in southern Saudi Arabia. The response of Saudi patients to PUVA therapy has not been previously assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate this response.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Recently studies showed the no need for laboratory follow up of patients on isotretinoin therapy. The aim of this study is to assess this issue.
Patients And Methods: A retrospective study on-400 patients was performed to analyze the laboratory data before and after isotretinoin therapy of acne vulgaris patients.
Localized granuloma annulare and autoimmune thyroiditis in a Saudi patient: report of a new case.
West Afr J Med
February 2005
The association of granuloma annulare (GA) and autoimmune thyroiditis has been documented in the literature in 13 previous cases. However, the pathogenesis of GA remains obscure. Possible pathogenetic factors suggested include: humoral and delayed type hypersensitivity, vascular damage, metabolic disorder, or, primary collagen and/or elastin alteration mediated through an immunologic mechanism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is a paucity of reports in the literature detailing the assessment of the beliefs, perception and psychological impact of acne patients. This is the first study from Saudi Arabia designed to address this issue.
Materials And Methods: A voluntary self-completed questionnaire was used to collect data from acne patients visiting a community-based hospital in Assir region of Saudi Arabia.
Background: This is the first epidemiologic study of pemphigus in the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Data were collected from patient records in the outpatient and inpatient departments of Asir Central Hospital during the period 1990-99. The diagnosis of pemphigus was based on the clinical, histopathologic, and direct immunofluorescence patterns which were consistent with pemphigus.