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September 2023 in “Medicina” In this study conducted in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, hair loss was identified as the most prevalent skin condition, primarily affecting females, and was linked to lower self-esteem and psychological distress, impacting patients' quality of life.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This study found significant gaps in knowledge, treatment awareness, and healthcare-seeking practices related to alopecia among the general population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
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October 2021 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” This study found that 66.3% of primary healthcare center attendees in the Jazan region reported experiencing hair loss, with the majority being female and most commonly identifying telogen effluvium.
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November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that while participants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had good knowledge about Vitamin D and recognized sunlight as a key source, there was inconsistency in their attitudes towards maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels.
November 2023 in “Cureus” In this study conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, most participants were aware of vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin deficiencies and their link to hair loss, but only about a third practiced daily sun exposure and vitamin supplement use, highlighting a need for improved health education.