Fatimah Mohammad Budair
University of Dammam School of Medicine, Saudi Arabia
Title: Dermatosis due to Saudi cultural and religious practices that use complimentary and locally prepared remedies
Biography
Biography: Fatimah Mohammad Budair
Abstract
Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab country of the Middle East, is defined by its Islamic heritage, and its Bedouin traditions. These rich family traditions and practices are handed down from generation to generation. Many of these socio-religious and cultural practices are done using complimentary and locally prepared remedies, but unfortunately these used remedies may not always be as safe as they seem, and cutaneous adverse reactions may occur. The lecture will discuss the habits practiced by people in Saudi Arabia using complimentary and popular natural remedies (henna, kohl, myrrh, honey and applying local remedies for treatment purposes ) and explain the potential secondary dermatomes that may develop, which can be unfamiliar to other doctors from different countries.