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Autoimmune disorders are one of the least understood disorders in the whole of medical science. Systemic Sclerosis is also an autoimmune disorder in which the skin undergoes changes in texture and characteristics.
However, the changes are not confined to the skin alone. It can affect blood vessels, muscles, digestive system, heart, kidneys, as well as the lungs. It typically affects people in the age group of 30 to 50 years, but the good thing is that doctors can diagnose this at any a...more
However, the changes are not confined to the skin alone. It can affect blood vessels, muscles, digestive system, heart, kidneys, as well as the lungs. It typically affects people in the age group of 30 to 50 years, but the good thing is that doctors can diagnose this at any a...more
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Leucoderma in the medical world is also referred to as Vitiligo. Leuco means white and derma means skin. Leucoderma is an autoimmune skin disorder wherein parts of the skin start to lose colour. This leads to the appearance of patches of white skin. The human skin contains a pigment referred to as Melanin, which is produced by cells known as melanocytes. The pigment is dark in colour and gives the skin its colour. Melanin when present in our skin also helps to provide protection to the skin from...more
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Most of anticold drugs contain sympathomimetic drugs
its effect is the opposite of alfusin. You may need antifungal drugs as you are using two antibiotics.
its effect is the opposite of alfusin. You may need antifungal drugs as you are using two antibiotics.
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People suffering from Vitiligo have patches of discolored skin on face, limbs, and body. Though the condition is neither life-threatening nor contagious, the unsightly patches may beget emotional stress.
Vitiligo may also affect hair, inside of mouth and eyes. It may turn a portion of hair white, discolor a part of the mouth and change the natural color of eyes.
There is a traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also ...more
Vitiligo may also affect hair, inside of mouth and eyes. It may turn a portion of hair white, discolor a part of the mouth and change the natural color of eyes.
There is a traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also ...more
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Leucoderma is more commonly known as vitiligo. It is characterized by white patches developing on your body and it can happen to any part of the body. The reason why vitiligo occurs is because melanocytes, which comprise the pigment known as melanin, get damaged. Melanin imparts your skin its color, hence, a lack of it results in vitiligo. Here are the exact causes, symptoms and treatment of vitiligo:
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1. Vitiligo occurs when the melanocytes, which comprise the pigment "m...more
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1. Vitiligo occurs when the melanocytes, which comprise the pigment "m...more
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Adenomyosis is a condition which occurs when the muscle wall of the uterus is broken by the endometrium lining. You experience pressure in the lower abdomen, menstrual cramps and bloating, before the onset of menstrual periods, resulting in heavy bleeding during the periods. This disorder is not life-threatening but is known to cause pain and heavy bleeding.
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The symptoms of adenomyosis are severe pain during periods, prolonged periods and pressure in the abdominal are...more
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The symptoms of adenomyosis are severe pain during periods, prolonged periods and pressure in the abdominal are...more
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