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Dr. Afaf Alsheikh
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About
About

Dr. Afaf Alsheikh Consultant Dermatologist & Skin Surgeon

I'm a dermatologist working in Riyadh, Section Head of the Division of Dermatology at King Abdulaziz Medical City. My published work spans inflammatory skin disease, hair, and dermatologic surgery.

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Academic & teaching

Academic & teaching

Listed contributor to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Dermatology Curriculum preparation scientific group across phases 2 and 3.

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Clinical practice

Clinical practice

Clinical practice focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and the medical management of complex inflammatory skin conditions. Particular interests: atopic dermatitis, hair and scalp disorders, scarring, pigmentation, and dermatology of sensitive and reactive skin.

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Society & conferences

Society & conferences

Member of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (SSDDS). Has moderated and chaired sessions at SSDDS conferences.

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Research interests

Research interests

Published research on the burden of atopic dermatitis in MENA, biologic therapy for psoriasis, JAK inhibitor treatment for alopecia areata, perception of medical photography among Arab patients, and surgical outcomes in hidradenitis suppurativa.

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Credentials

Afaf Al Sheikh, MD, FAAD

Section Head, Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine

King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh

Fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology, prestigious American university

  • MD, King Saud University

    King Saud University Riyadh College of Medicine · 1994

    ↗ Source

  • Section Head, Division of Dermatology — King Abdulaziz Medical City

    King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh

    ↗ Source

  • Listed contributor, SCFHS Dermatology Curriculum (Phases 2–3)

    Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

    ↗ Source
Also

  • Former Director, Saudi Dermatology Training Program

    SCFHS

    Pending confirmation
Note Source links open authoritative pages on KAMC, SCFHS, and AAD.

“I see patients who are usually on their second or third doctor for a problem they want fixed properly the first time. My approach is calm, evidence-based, and willing to say no. Some treatments are not appropriate for every patient, and that conversation is part of good dermatology.”

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