BackgroundMigraine is a public health problem and it is the third most common cause of disability among individuals below the age of 50. In spite of the multiplicity of the studies concerned with exploring the disease epidemiology and nature worldwide, data from Saudi Arabia are lacking. The aim of this study was to study the prevalence of migraine in Taif city, Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study conducted on 354 individuals in Taif city. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire including demographic variables, clinical variables, and therapeutic variables. Data were fed into the computer and analyzed using SPSS software.ResultsAmong the 354 recruited participants, 54% were females, and 46% were males. Migraine occurred in 89.9% of urban inhabitants. About 24% of migraineurs were unemployed, and 16% were non-working students. Headache occurred in 86.9% of females and 71.6% of males (P = 0.002). Gender was significantly correlated with migraine prevalence (odds ratio (OR) = 0.28). About 47% reported pain score of 4 - 6. Seeking medical advice was encountered in 32.4% of females and 26.6% of males. Nausea occurred in more than one-third of patients before and during headache. Only 31.4% of participants knew about migraine triggers. Family history was found in 64% of participants.ConclusionsMigraine is prevalent in Taif city. It is more prevalent among females, and among urban areas. Migraine is associated with high rates of unemployment. Most Saudi migraineurs encounter throbbing, moderately severe headache, that does not awake them from sleep. Females report more severe headaches, whereas more men take medications. Nausea is the most common associated symptom with migraine. Only one-third of Saudi migraineurs know about migraine triggers. Family history of migraine is very common among Saudi migraineurs.

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BackgroundInpatient dermatological care represents an opportunity to improve dermatological care among the population as well as to enhance clinical exposure for residents and medical trainees. ObjectiveWe conducted this study to analyze the pattern of dermatological conditions encountered in inpatient settings and the modalities of management at a tertiary care hospital. MethodWe retrospectively reviewed and analyzed electronic records of all inpatient consultations carried out by the dermatology consultants and specialists between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Demographic and specific and non-specific clinical data were collected and analyzed by dividing the skin disorders and treatments into categories, where relevant. ResultFive hundred and seventy-one inpatient dermatological consultations were carried out, involving 453 patients. Older age groups were predominant, including 50-70 years (27.4%) and >70 years (21.0%). The female to male ratio was 1.19. The majority of the consultations (388/571, 68.1%) were requested from the adult medical wards; internal medicine (23.8%), hematology (13.7%), and oncology (9.1%) being the most frequented wards. A biopsy was carried out in 57 (10.0%) of the cases. The most prevalent diagnoses included dermatitis (16.3%), intertrigo (8.1%), and xerosis (6.8%). Besides, 10 cases of skin cancer or metastasis were diagnosed by the dermatologist. The diagnosed skin condition was drug-induced in 57 (10.0%) of the cases, and nine of them were due to chemotherapy. Pharmaceutical treatments consisted of more frequently used corticosteroids (51.5%), antibiotics (36.4%), and antifungal agents (20.8%), with the majority of these by topical route. ConclusionA broad range of dermatological conditions are diagnosed in our inpatient setting, representing a good educational opportunity for trainee dermatologists. The implementation of digital photography could enhance the documentation of dermatological conditions, which would have beneficial effects on both care quality and education.

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Background: Earlier, medical literature replicated that diet was not a proven cause of acne. Nonetheless, studies in recent years have demonstrated a relation between certain dietary factors and acne. It is uncertain whether patients are aware of recent research findings. Purposes: Acne patients were surveyed to explore beliefs concerning the relationship between diet and acne, to determine whether these beliefs translated into behavior change and to recognize health information sources. Materials and Methods: Surveys were managed to 104 acne patients at King Abdulaziz Hospital from March2016 till February 2017, with 98 completed in full and included in this analysis. Results: of the 104 questionnaires administered, 98 were completed in full and were included in the analysis. The mean age of patients was 29 years (range, 15 to 45 years); 76 were female and 22 were male. Six respondents had an underweight BMI of less than 18; 62 respondents had a normal BMI between 18-25; 26 respondents were overweight with BMI 25-30; and 4 respondents were qualified as obese with BMI greater than 30. A majority,(90 of 98) of respondents, was educated at the college level. Conclusion: In this exploratory study, patients reported utilizing a diversity of information sources, a majority from the Internet. In those surveyed, there was a persistence of long-held belief that fried/greasy foods and chocolate may serve as acne triggers, and less belief in trigger foods supported by recent research, including refined carbohydrates and sugar. Given the multiplicity of beliefs and utilized sources among acne patients in our survey, there is a need to establish an up-to-date and reliable methods to educate patients the relationship between diet and occurrence of acne.