TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Arabian Gulf A1 - Joma, Nawal A. Habiballah A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSAtopic dermatitis is one of the most frequent cutaneous diagnoses in Arabian Gulf countries; rosacea is also a common concern.There has been a sharp rise in the incidence of eczema within this region, which is possibly due to environmental factors.A vitamin D deficiency is associated with many dermatologic conditions and is highly prevalent in individuals from the Arabian Gulf.There is a high rate of consanguineous marriages within the Gulf region. These marriages have resulted in an increase of rare genetic disorders throughout the Arab Gulf. However, more research needs to be done on the role of consanguinity on the dermatologic disorders described in this chapter.Melasma has a multifactorial pathogenesis and different modalities of presentation within the Arabian population.Skin-lightening products, some of which are potentially dermatologically damaging, are used extensively by those living in the Arabian Gulf.Psoriasis has a genetic basis, but is also influenced by the climate. It is less common in the tropics and in individuals with darker skin of color. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161550874 ER -