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Confidence and a better sense of self-image can be born with a number of measures to prevent and repair the various factors that make one feel less than confident. Our face and hair are one of the major areas that make us feel confident and balding is a big cause that can leave people feeling shy in facing the world. A hair transplant procedure may seem like a simple one, but it comes with many implications as far as maintenance in the long run goes. Beside certain side effects, one will also ha...more
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Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes loss of pigmentation of the skin. Melanocytes, the pigment cells, within the skin are destroyed. This causes these parts of the skin to lose color and turn pale. It might affect different parts of the body including the arms, legs, face and even genitalia. It can affect a person of any age, ethnicity or gender.
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The exact cause of vitiligo is not definitively known. However, there are a number of risk factors that might contribute ...more
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The exact cause of vitiligo is not definitively known. However, there are a number of risk factors that might contribute ...more
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Varicose Veins is a severe medical condition whereby the veins (mostly legs) become swollen, tortuous and dilated, i.e. the veins become varicosed. The Venous blood flows in an upward direction from the feet to the heart. There are special valves present in the veins that assist the upward flow of the blood. Fatigue, prolonged standing, menopause and a number of other factors can weaken the valves.
This affects the movement of the blood flow. As a result, some of it leaks and flows bac...more
This affects the movement of the blood flow. As a result, some of it leaks and flows bac...more
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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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Vitiligo or Leucoderma is a genetic disorder triggered due to mental stress and constipation. Leucoderma or vitiligo is called Shivita kushta according to Ayurvedaand is caused due to defect in brajak pitta. Brajak pitta is a color forming agent in body and defect in formation of brajak pitta causes vitiligo. There are many causes, which can trigger vitiligo other than stress and genetics.
There are certain food combinations , such as taking milk and sour fruits together can trigger vit...more
There are certain food combinations , such as taking milk and sour fruits together can trigger vit...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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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 traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also ca...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 traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also ca...more
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One of the most common ailments that affect elders the most is a cataract. Cataract develops gradually and can occur in one or both eyes and if not treated in time can cause blindness. Most cataracts are not visible to the naked eye, but in some cases, a dense cataract can make the pupil appear white. A cataract can be defined as a dense, cloudy build-up of protein masses on the eye lens. This obstructs the light falling on the retina and does not allow the retina to form a clear image.
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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 traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also ca...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 traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also ca...more
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Hernia & Hydrocele - How to treat in a child?
Hydrocele and Hernia are two different conditions. Hydrocele happens when fluid fills in the scrotum and it swells up. However, Hernia happens when a child s bowel push through the abdomen wall. This swelling can be into or above the scrotum.
Hydrocele and Hernia can happen on one side or both the side. The main cause for these conditions is an open passage between abdomen and scrotum which has not closed during birth. Children born...more
Hydrocele and Hernia are two different conditions. Hydrocele happens when fluid fills in the scrotum and it swells up. However, Hernia happens when a child s bowel push through the abdomen wall. This swelling can be into or above the scrotum.
Hydrocele and Hernia can happen on one side or both the side. The main cause for these conditions is an open passage between abdomen and scrotum which has not closed during birth. Children born...more
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