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October 2023 in “Cureus” In this survey study, dermatologists in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia generally exhibited good knowledge of isotretinoin's ocular side effects like dry eye and contact lens intolerance, but their practices varied regarding patient education and management of these effects.
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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December 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” In this study, despite most patients recognizing alopecia areata as serious and adhering to treatment, psychological well-being remained adversely affected by the disease, highlighting the need for larger studies to better address these psychological impacts.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association /Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association” This study found that general practitioners in the Qassim region have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata and engage in fair treatment practices, but identified gaps indicating a need for ongoing educational programs.
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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.