Nevoid Trichostasis Spinulosa: Dermoscopic Point of View

Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots*

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that leads to nonscarring hair loss. Black dots, also called comedo-like cadaver hairs, can be found in almost 50% of alopecia areata patients and indicate disease activity. Trichostasis spinulosa is a follicular disorder resulting from the retention of numerous hairs surrounded by a keratinous sheath in dilated follicles. Trichostasis spinulosa i...

Efficacy of 800 nm Diode Laser to Treat Trichostasis Spinulosa in Asian Patients

Context Trichostasis spinulosa (TS) is a common but underdiagnosed follicular disorder involving retention of successive telogen hair in the hair follicle. Laser hair removal is a newer treatment modality for TS with promising results. Aims This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of 800 nm diode laser to treat TS in Asian patients. Subjects and Methods We treated 50 Indian subjects (Fitzpa...

Mawlawi’s Point of View About The Process of Psychological Sublimation

One of Mawlawi’s psychological approaches is the process of Sublimation or Catharsis which is used to change and turn the inner desires of mankind to suitable desires that are acceptable and favourable to society and social constitutions. Since the nature of human-being is the best cradle for conflicts or oppositions of The Upper and Lower Desires (i.e. the former known as spiritual desires and...

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NUTRITION FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF ISLAM

This paper aims at briefly specifying an analytical approach for the understanding of diet and nutrition in Islam and its effects on the promotion of health within the society. The Qur'an and other Islamic literature on Hadiths (Traditions), Figh (Jurisprudence) and traditional medicine are studied. The specifications of the Islamic food, the significance of the use of a diet compatible w...