ABSTRACT
Background: acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition seen by the dermatologists. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous unit characterized by seborrhea, comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts and in some cases scars and keloids, which persist for rest of the life
Objectives: the present work aimed at evaluating the level of awareness, Attitude and Practice toward acne vulgaris in Jeddah city
Methods: a cross sectional analytical questionnaire based study was carried out among the general population in Jeddah city. This study started in the year [2016] and composed of 461 subjects. The mean age of citizens was 28, 82. To assess citizens' demographic factors and beliefs about acne vulgaris, consenting citizens completed an anonymous online questionnaire. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20
Results: The sample is consisted of 65, 8% women and 34, 2% men. Among the respondents 7, 7% reported suffering from acne vulgaris and 13, 6% confirmed having a history of acne vulgaris illness in their family. The results of the study showed that 153 [34, 8%] subjects had weak knowledge related to the disease, 260 [59, 1%] subjects had average level of knowledge while only 27 [6, 1%] subjects had good knowledge regarding acne vulgaris. There was a statistical significant association between gender, educational level and the level of awareness about acne vulgaris
Conclusion: acne vulgaris is a disease that is potentially controllable but that cannot be cured. Education still be important overall the treatment of the patients
ABSTRACT
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