Vitiligo refers to a skin condition of depigmentation. According to the Mayo Clinic, melanocytes (cells responsible for your color) die and you can lose the color in your skin, eyes and hair. White patches begin to form on your skin and the...
Every child is different and unique and as such, the guidelines for growth and development are meant to be guidelines and not written in stone. For example, some children are slower to grow hair than others. Some children even suffer from a...
Pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that can affect any person of any gender, though is less common among children. Pustules that appear like raised, reddened bumps on the skin characterize the condition. Several types of putular...
Alopecia areata is a hair-loss disease that affects people of all ages. Unlike standard alocepia, which is the medical term for hair loss on the scalp, alopecia areta can affect all parts of the body. There are three kinds of alopecia...
Pigmentation loss is the chief symptom of vitiligo, a condition that causes a complete loss of color over parts of the skin. Vitiligo often starts on the hands, feet, arms or face, and although it is not life threatening, many people seek...
When you have alopecia, it may seem like living a normal life is impossible. People will stare at you in public. One way that you can make living with alopecia easier is to learn all that you can about the disease and become an advocate for...
Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes redness and patches of scaly skin. The cause is not well defined but it is believed that is related to genetics. Physicians speculate that the body's immune system may mistake normal cells for abnormal...
Palmar psoriasis develops on the palms of the hands and pads of the fingers. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that with palmar psoriasis, red patches of skin on the palms of the hands develop pus-filled blisters. These blisters...
Psoriasis is a chronic condition triggered by abnormal accelerations in the life cycle of affected skin. These accelerations create a buildup of dead skin cells and promote the formation of thick scales and red patches that may itch or cause...
Alopecia areata is a disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, but it can also affect the rest of the body, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, or NIAMS. Unlike typical male pattern baldness,...
Thinning hair and hair loss affects approximately 80 million Americans a year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, or AAD. Thinning hair, which has various causes, can decrease self-esteem and may point to underlying health...
