SKIN PIGMENTATION AND ASSOCIATED DISEASES IN KSA

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between different chronic conditions and exposures, specifically saying: Vitamin D deficiency, Diabetes mellitus, Thyroid disorders, chronic stress, using psychotropic drugs, Chronic kidney disease, and using sun protective creams, and the prevalence of skin dyspigmentation among Saudi population. A significant relationship was found between skin pigmentations and DM, Hyperthyroidism, chronic stress and using sun creams. The results are concordant, in most parts of this study, with the previous studies in different times and regions, done for the same purpose.