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17 March 2021
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2021.8934

Ethnicity is a major determinant of the pattern of dermatological diseases among pilgrims during the Hajj in 2019

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Al Madinah, Hajj, Pilgrims, Dermatological diseases, Ethnicity
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Futoun Sharaf
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6916-7795
College of Medicine, Al-Rayan Colleges, Al Madina Al Munawar, Saudi Arabia.
Marwa El-Samongy
Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Saudi Arabia.
Nahla Bouqellah
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2379-3475
College of Science, Taibah University, Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah Al-Madani
Eradah Complex for Mental health, Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Abu-Alruhaylah
King Fahad Hospital, Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia.
Yasir Ashour
Al Madinah General Hospital, Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia.
Najla Dar-Odeh
najla_dar_odeh@yahoo.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6577-2373
College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia; School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Osama Abu-Hammad
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3416-165X
College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia; School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

The authors aim to explore the pattern and demographics of dermatological disorders occurring during Hajj 2019. Clinical records from three major public healthcare facilities in Al-Madinah Al-Munawara were retrieved for the period July-August, 2019. Collected data included age, gender, nationality, and dermatological complaints. 550 records were retrieved. Patients were 282 (51.3%) males and 268 (48.7%) females with a mean age of 58.3±12.6 years. Most patients were Asians (n=320, 58.2%), and Africans (n=183, 33.3%). Accidents (n=226, 41.1%), and infections (148, 26.9%) were the most common complaints. Asians and Africans had significantly: more accidents and less infections (P=0.002, P=0.027 respectively). They were the only category affected by exacerbations of auto immune diseases. Asian and African pilgrims are mainly affected by traumatic dermatologic conditions. Preventive awareness programs should target these ethnicities to reduce their higher rates of accidents. Other ethnicities need programs that promote hygienic practices and target infections.

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Ethnicity is a major determinant of the pattern of dermatological diseases among pilgrims during the Hajj in 2019. (2021). Dermatology Reports, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2021.8934