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Arshah Tm

Bio: Arshah Tm is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Atopic dermatitis. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 5 citations.

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TL;DR: Eczema is a public health problem in Zliten-Libya, and this necessitates prospective studies to determine its incidence and prevalence.
Abstract: The life style and demographic structure of Libyan society is changing, and this could affect the epidemiology of certain diseases, including eczema. The aim of this study was to assess the burden of eczema among a selected patient population in the Zliten area in the northwest of Libya. We conducted a retrospective study by reviewing case notes and records in public and private dermatology practices in the Zliten area. The frequency of eczema among patients attending dermatology clinics in the Zliten area was 12.8%, and the male to female ratio was almost 1:1. The most affected age group among patients was 20-29 years. Eczema represented a larger proportion of dermatologic conditions during spring and summer. Of all cases of eczema, 72.6% were endogenous and 24.9% were exogenous (p Keywords : Eczema, Atopic dermatitis, Zliten, Libya Libyan Journal of Medicine Vol. 3 (3) 2008: pp. 10- 13

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TL;DR: A female neonate born at term with a hernia revealed a herniated Meckel’s diverticulum in the umbilical cord, and a manual reduction of the hernia was established, yet it reoccurred almost immediately.
Abstract: A female neonate born at term with a mass at the umbilicus (Fig. 1). Prenatal ultrasound at 22 weeks gestation had noted polyhydramnios, macrosomia, a single umbilical artery and a small ventricular septum defect. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis at 27 weeks gestation did not identify any chromosomal abnormalities. At birth, the umbilical ring seemed intact and there was no real abdominal wall defect. Initially, a manual reduction of the hernia was established, yet it reoccurred almost immediately. Surgical exploration revealed a herniated Meckel’s diverticulum in the umbilical cord.

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TL;DR: The frequency of eczema among patients attending at outpatient department of Faridpur Medical College Hospital was 12.8%, and the male to female ratio was almost 1:1; the most affected age group among patients was 0-5 years.
Abstract: Eczematous dermatitis is very common in our country and all over the world. The aim of current study was to assess the burden, frequency and pattern of different eczema at outpatient department of Faridpur Medical College Hospital in the year 2009. Retrospective data were collected from medical records of patient. Patients of all ages & both sexes attending at the dermatology outpatient department of Faridpur Medical College Hospital in the year 2009 suffering from different eczema were included in this study. The frequency of eczema among patients attending at outpatient department of Faridpur Medical College Hospital was 12.8%, and the male to female ratio was almost 1:1. The most affected age group among patients was 0-5 years. Of all cases of eczema, 77.05% were endogenous and 22.52% were exogenous. The most common type of eczema was seborrhoeic dermatitis (27.17% of all cases), followed by contact dermatitis (20.00%) and Hand eczema (14.18%). Seborrhoeic dermatitis is commonest in young adult (21- 45 yrs), whereas atopic dermatitis is common in infant and children (0-10 yrs). Eczema is a public health problem in Faridpur, Bangladesh, and this necessitates prospective studies to determine its incidence and prevalence. Key words: Eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Faridpur DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v5i2.6822 Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2010;5(2):53-55

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TL;DR: Iranian practitioners believed that, six essential principles, diet therapy and medicinal plants have high impact on treatment of HE, according to their opinion, which is highly associated with liver function.
Abstract: Background: Hand Eczema (HE) is a dermatological disorder with frequent relapses and multiple causes such as atopic, allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. The management is complex because of the wide range of different pathogenesis. Efficacy of some of available treatments is not well established and it can affect patients’ quality of life significantly. Methods: Reports on HE such as diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapy that described in medieval Iranian medicine, were gathered and analyzed from selected medical and pharmaceutical textbooks of Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM). The search of databases such as PubMed, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Science direct, Scopus, Google scholar, Web of science, Sid, Iran medex, Irandoc, was performed to reconfirm the efficacy of ITM remedies in conventional medicine from 1980-Jan-1 to 2015-Dec-30. Results: According to their opinion, HE is highly associated with liver function. This disorder was categorized into two main types as wet and dry ones. Most Iranian textbook explained signs of HE, as excessive skin itching, redness, burning and dryness. Treatments recommended by Iranian scientists were lifestyle modification, dietary intervention and performing the rules of prevention as well as herbal therapy and special manipulations. Conclusion: Iranian practitioners believed that, six essential principles, diet therapy and medicinal plants have high impact on treatment of HE. These remedies based on Iranian scholar’s experiences might be useful for further studies to the management of HE.

2 citations

01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: The prevalence of eczemas and their distributions according to the age groups in Odemi�_/ Izmir region was determined to be 25.9% and the ratio of endogenous and exogenous Eczema was higher than the exogenous ones in males and females.
Abstract: The prevalance of eczemas and their distributions according to the age groups in Odemi�_/ Izmir region Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency and types of eczemas and their distribution according to the age groups in our region. Material-Method: The 29441 patients admitted to the Dermathology polyclinics between January 2010 and May 2011 were retrospectively analysed from the automation record system. The patients were grouped according to the demographic data and diagnosis. In order to compare the distributions of the patient groups according to the various age groups, the patients were evaluated in 11 different categories: 0-2, 2-6, 6-12, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and upon 80 years old. Results: When the endogenous and exogenous eczemas were evaluated; the ratio of endogenous eczemas was higher than the exogenous ones in males and females. The ratio of endogenous and eczogenous eczemas was 17.1% and 8.8%, respectively. When the endogenous eczema subgroups were evaluated according to the age groups, in 0-2, 2-6 and 6-12 age groups atopic dermatitis, in 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 age groups seborrheic dermatitis, in 50-59 age group seborrheic dermatitis and neurodermatitis, 60-69, 70-79 and upon 80 years old age groups ateatatic eczema was found in the highest rates. Seborrheic dermatitis (4.3%), atopic dermatitis (2.9%) and asteatatic eczema (2.5%) were the most frequent groups among the endogenous eczemas. Conclusion: In our study, the total rate of endogenous and exogenous eczemas was found to be 25.9%. (Anatol J Clin Investig 2011;5(4):173-180).
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TL;DR: In this paper, the prevalence of hypopigmentation among primary school children in Zagazig City was detected by a cross-sectional study on 185 students selected from two schools.
Abstract: Background Epidemiologic data derived from population-based studies are very important to understand human diseases and their implications. Highlighting skin problems by identifying their incidence and prevalence is vital to direct suitable medical attention toward them. Aim The aim of the study was to detect the prevalence and most common causes of hypopigmentation in primary school children in Zagazig City. Methods Cross-sectional study on 185 students selected from two schools. Data were collected by filling a questionnaire, clinical examination, and Wood's light examination to detect hypopigmented skin disorders. Results The prevalence of hypopigmentation among studied population was 45.4%; the commonest cause was pityriasis alba 58.3%, followed by pityriasis versicolor 17.9%, postinflammatory hypopigmentation 10.7%, hypopigmented nevus 9.5%, and finally 3.6% vitiligo. Conclusion Hypopigmented skin disorders are important and easy to diagnosis skin diseases that need medical attention.