Knowledge About the Prevalence of Acne Scars, Skin Hyperpigmentation, Chloasma and Freckles in Hail’s Community, Saudi Arabia

Document Type : Original Article

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College of Medicine University of Hail

Abstract

Background: despite the modern society, medical support and education about skin problems, skin problems have been common in individuals living in Hail city.
Objectives: to assess the knowledge about the prevalence of common skin problems like acne scars, pigmentation, chloasma and freckles in Hail’s community, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: a cross-sectional study on the common skin problems was randomly distributed among men and women in Hail city of Saudi Arabia from February to October 2017 involving 6032 participants.
Results: in (35.3%) have acne scars, (30.8%) don’t have any skin problems, (26.7%) have pigmentation, (11.2%) have chloasma and (5.5%) have freckles.
Conclusion: my result showed that huge number of participants are suffering from a specific skin problem.

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