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Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review

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Background: over the last two decades, only few dermatology research papers have been published in Saudi Arabia provided the small number of experts -in this field -enlisted in higher education institutions. Hence a compelling need to review the recent publications and define the current prevalence, status and interventions needed.
 Objective: To present an overview of the common dermatological diseases, particularly eczema and dermatitis, in Saudi community as well as their effects and ways to mitigate them.
Methods: Review of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) researches conducted and published in Saudi Arabia.
Results: Empirical findings revealed that Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis are the most common dermatological disorders among the Saudi community while Atopic Dermatitis was the most common mostly affecting children. In the meantime, Vitiligo emerged to be the most rampant pigmentary ailment, also viral warts appeared predominant covering up to 12% of the patients in the subject. On the other hand, dermatophytoses occurred commonly among the fungal conditions, while psoriasis arose as the most recurrent papulosquamous condition.
Conclusion: The prevalence of dermatological disorders in Saudi Arabia is rather high with the issue being overlooked and deprioritized in favor of graver pathological conditions despite the significant social, psychological and quality of life impact on the patients. Thus, we recommended that proper education and awareness campaigns on skin diseases should be provided at all academic and social levels as one way of prevention and  alleviation of skin diseased in Saudi Arabia.

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Abdulrahman M

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Albahlool

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King Fahad Hospital

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Bariah Yahya

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Drain

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Ibn Sina College

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Ghayda Ghazi

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Alqurashi

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Ibn Sina College

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Rehab Abdulmohsen Al

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Ali

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Alexandria University

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Rawan Jabril Ahmad

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Khamaj

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Ibn Sina College

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Areen Jibreel Ahmad

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Khamaj

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Ibn Sina College

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Shaden Falah

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Alharbi

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Hail University

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Nasir Fahad

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Alqurashi

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BMC

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67

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1

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2711

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2017-04-01

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2018-09-18

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2018-04-01

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475

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481

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Common Dermatological Diseases in Saudi Arabia: A Literature Review

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22 Jan 2023