Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Sarah Alorfi

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• Research Article
  Prevalence and Risk Factors of Verruca Vulgaris among Primary School Children in Madinah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Ahmed Zahr Allayali, Khulood Fallatah, Sarah Alorfi and Bayan Mogharbel Ahmed Zahr Allayali, Khulood Fallatah, Sarah Alorfi and Bayan Mogharbel
  
  Skin diseases are common contributors to disease morbidity worldwide, particularly among school children. Although skin diseases are rarely lethal, they can have a significant impact in terms of treatment cost, absence from school, and psychological distress. Verruca vulgaris (cutaneous warts) is a common skin problem in children that commonly affects the hands and feet. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of warts among primary school children in Saudi Arabia to compare characteristics between children with and those without warts and to investigate the possible risk factors associated with the development of warts. Method: This school-based, cross-sectional study conducted among primary school children in the cities of Medina and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia included 730 children, 298 males and 432 females, with mean age w.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.1000381

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