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Diagnosis and Treatment of Actinic Keratosis

Actinic keratosis is a scaly, rough patch that develops on your skin as a result of prolonged sun exposure. It appears on the lips, face, scalp, forearms, back of hands, or neck. If there is a spot on your skin that you think could potentially be an actinic keratosis,...

Measles: Causes and Treatment

Measles is an infectious disease that begins in your respiratory system, caused by the Measles morbillivirus virus. Even though the infection is not considered fatal, measles has caused many deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, there were...

How Can You Deal With Vitiligo

Vitiligo refers to the growth of colorless patches on your skin. This condition can affect people of any ethnic group, gender, and age. The patches are a result of your skin’s melanocytes dying off. Melanocytes are skin cells that produce melanin, a skin pigment to...

What Is Alopecia?

What Is Alopecia? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Typically, someone with this disorder experiences hair loss in small patches, but others can experience more severe hair loss. In extreme cases, it may also result in complete hair loss...

Moles and When to See a Dermatologist

Moles are more common than you think they are. There is a good chance that every person has at least a mole or two on their body. People with fairer skin tend to get them more often. However, they do not look exactly alike and may differ in size, colour, shape,...