Background: Burns are considered a serious health affection that leads to several consequences affecting a person both physically and emotionally. Herbal and traditional medicine have become popular remedies among patients worldwide. Aim: This study explores common practices followed in burns as first aid management. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia using a designed questionnaire distributed electronically through different social media. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic details, history of burns, causative material, and practices followed in response to burns. Results: 461 individuals have participated in this study. The commonest reason for burns was hot water or steam. The majority of the respondents (63%) had a satisfactory response to self-aid alone at home. The most common first aid options for managing burns at home were cold water alone 195 (42%), any sort of cream alone 177 (38%), or both 317 (69%). Overall, the result shows no statistically significant difference between the outcome of burn injury and the most commonly used burn aids. Conclusions: Most people use creams and water as the first-aid management of burns, while a good number of people use traditional medicine. Overall, people who receive hospital treatment after getting first aid at home give a better outcome.

Corticosteroids are one of the anti-inflammatory drugs that are used widely by dermatologists. Significant local adverse effects can happen if topical corticosteroids (TCs) are used incorrectly. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of facial TCs misuse and its adverse effects. This was cross-sectional research: a self-reported questionnaire was distributed among a population of Saudi Arabians aged 16 years and above who were using TCs consecutively. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. A total of 611 participants were enrolled in the survey: 401 (65.6%) were university graduates, while 187 (30.6%) were below high school level of education. The number of participants using TCs was 279 (45.7%), while 332 (54.3%) did not use steroids topically. The most used TCs were Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream (18.2%), followed by Fusidic acid/Betamethasone cream (16.7%). A total of 46 reported facial TCs’ side effects. Peeling (52.2%) was the most reported side effect, followed by redness (41.3%). In conclusion, the use of facial TCs among the Saudi population is not uncommon (16.5%). A large population are not aware of the side effects of the unsupervised use of TCs. An effort should be made to increase awareness of the adverse effects of TCs.

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne parasitic disease that is transmitted via the bites of infected female sandflies. CL has been endemic in several countries worldwide for many decades, and numerous cases have been reported in Saudi Arabia, particularly across six regions; one of which is AL-Ahsa. Our research aimed to evaluate the epidemiological situation of CL among the patients in Al-Ahsa, Eastern region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period from 2017 to 2023. The data were collected from the patients’ registries and included 245 patients who were diagnosed with CL in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Fewer than half of the cases (47.8%) were Saudi patients, with a significant number of them being males (84.5%). Over half of the cases (52.7%) were aged between 21 and 40 years, and about three-quarters (74.7%) of the cases resided in rural areas. Regarding the nature of the lesions, 38.4% of the cases had one lesion, which was mainly distributed on a lower extremity (62.0%) or an upper extremity (52.2%). A high percentage of the lesions (75.2%) were wet lesions and caused by L. major. Concerning risk factors, a greater number of patients (71.4%) had been in rural areas within the last three months. Additionally, more than half of the cases (54.3%) had close contact with rodents, followed by birds (28.2%), sheep (22.0%), dogs (16.3%), and other animals (1.2%). The results showed a low number of reported CL cases in 2020 and 2021, followed by a surge in 2022 and 2023. The study shows that cutaneous leishmaniasis is still a public health problem in Al-Ahsa and is primarily associated with rural areas.

Key Clinical Message: The primary cutaneous diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma, leg type (PCDLBCL‐LT) has a poor prognosis. R‐CHOP with or without radiotherapy is the available recommendations for first‐line treatment. Relapses/refractory cases are frequent with no standardized therapeutic guidelines. Lenalidomide seems to be an excellent therapeutic option as a second‐line treatment of relapsed PCDLBCL‐LT.

Kligman’s formula is a topical triple combination consisting of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and topical corticosteroid. It has recently become widely popular among the general population for different purposes. Its improper use can lead to unsatisfactory results and unpleasant side effects. This study aimed to assess the attitude, satisfaction, and complications related to topical usage of Kligman’s formula among the general population in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among the targeted population using an online survey. The questionnaire includes socio-demographic characteristics, assessment of attitude, and satisfaction in using Kligman’s formula. Data were tabulated and cleaned, and all statistical analyses were performed. A total of 292 participants met the inclusion criteria (26 males vs. 266 females) with a mean age of 26.9 (SD 7.71) years. Nearly 40% of participants showed a positive attitude in using Kligman’s formula, while 46.9% were satisfied with using it. The most common reason for using Kligman’s formula was to lighten the skin (55.8%), while skin redness was the most commonly reported adverse effect. Factors associated with increased attitude and satisfaction were using Kligman’s formula based on a doctor’s prescription and regular follow-up with a dermatologist. The general population showed an improper attitude toward using Kligman's formula. However, a better attitude and satisfaction rate can be seen among those using Kligman's formula with prescription and those who regularly visit a dermatologist.

Background: Hair dying has become a common practice among men and women. However, hair dye can be associated with several adverse effects varying from mild to severe reactions. Therefore, the study's main objective was to assess public practice, perception, and experienced complications of hair color treatments in Al-Ahsa region in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 355 male and female subjects among a single city population in Saudi Arabia; An online questionnaire was distributed to male and female subjects to evaluate the practice and impact of hair color usage. The questionnaire constituted three sections: biographical data, dye usage attitude, and awareness and knowledge about dye and its effects. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) v22. Results with a P value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Among 355 participants, 212 (59.7%) reported using hair dyes. The age of hair dye users averaged 36.1 ± 12.9 years old. The majority of dye users were females, 165 (77.8%). Most of them (29.2%) started using hair dyes at 20-25 years old. The frequency of dye usage, 91 (42.9%) dye their hair once a year. Additionally, 109 (51.4%) of subjects dye their hair by themselves at home. Hair colors have been used for various reasons, and the most common is to disguise grey hair and look younger, 97 (45.8%). 166 (78.3%) participants believe that non-chemical or herbal hair dyes are safer than chemical ones. Moreover, hair dye-caused side effects in 42 (19.8%) participants, with itching being the most common side effect (47.6 %). Conclusion: Our study found that hair dyeing is widely used for different purposes, and inappropriate beliefs and practices were detected among participants. Health education on hair-dying products must be improved to enhance the public's awareness of ingredients and side effects. Furthermore, an informative tool designed by experts will help individuals use hair coloring products safely and appropriately.