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Melasma is a condition in which areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin. This call hyperpigmentation. It typically occurs on the face, particularly the forehead, cheeks and above the upper lip. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.
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Dark spots are common in the back of the hands; face; back; shoulders.Let's have detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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A genetic disorder, neurofibromatosis is a condition that targets the nervous system. Although there is no known cure, but treatment can help control symptoms. We can further discuss about most appropriate treatment post determining your actual medical status. Let's connect over a call for a better understanding.
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ENT Specialist•Gurgaon
Acoustic neuroma is the development of noncancerous and slow-growing tumors on the main, vestibular nerve that travels from the inner ear to the brain, connecting the two organs. They are also known as vestibular schwannoma, as it arises from Schwann cells covering the vestibular nerve. It rarely grows rapidly or attains a large enough size that can press against the brain and interfere with the vital functions of the brain. Since the tumor is benign, the patient can be assured that it won t spr...more
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A neurofibroma is a type of nerve sheath tumor, which is a benign tumor of peripheral nerves. In general, neurofibromas can be divided into two main types: neurofibromatosis I and neurofibromatosis ii. As a birth defect, neurofibromas are considered to be linked with genetic disorders. Although the majority of the tumors are benign, neurofibromas may become malignant in some cases. Or, when the tumors compress nearby structures, serious symptoms such as pain, vision loss, and hearing loss may al...more
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Alternative Medicine Specialist•Bhubaneswar
Hi lybrate-user,
I appreciate you seeking help. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder. Surgery cannot completely cure the same but it can help treat complications arising out of neurofibromas, if any. However, Neurofibromatosis can be controlled successfully using natural medicine, and appropriate dietary/ nutrition support which can slow down/ arrest the disease progression as contextually possible. You can consult with complete details, for further traction. Take care & best wishes.
I appreciate you seeking help. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder. Surgery cannot completely cure the same but it can help treat complications arising out of neurofibromas, if any. However, Neurofibromatosis can be controlled successfully using natural medicine, and appropriate dietary/ nutrition support which can slow down/ arrest the disease progression as contextually possible. You can consult with complete details, for further traction. Take care & best wishes.
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There are three major clinically and genetically distinct forms of neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2 (NF1 and NF2) and schwannomatosis. NF1, previously known as von Recklinghausen disease, is the most common type.
Longitudinal care for individuals with NF1 aims at the early detection and symptomatic treatment of complications as they occur.
The approach to treatment of the various tumors associated with NF1 depends upon the type of tumor, its effect on adjacent tissues, ...more
Longitudinal care for individuals with NF1 aims at the early detection and symptomatic treatment of complications as they occur.
The approach to treatment of the various tumors associated with NF1 depends upon the type of tumor, its effect on adjacent tissues, ...more
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