Skin Discoloration
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What Causes Premature Hair Graying?
Almost everyone's hair will go gray eventually, but some people start graying earlier than others. This article gives a brief overview of premature graying. more...
Discoloration of the fingernails or toenails can give clues to various health problems, both minor and more serious. more...
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Normal Course and Prognosis of Vitiligo
By: Hanish Babu
Vitiligo is a chronic disease with a highly variable normal course. Prognosis of treated cases depends upon the age of onset and the site and extent of skin color loss. more...
Pros and Cons of PUVA Therapy in Vitiligo
By: Hanish Babu
Being the most effective treatment for vitiligo, the PUVA therapy has both advantages and disadvantages and the pros and cons has to be assessed before using it. more...
The Most Effective Treatment for Vitiligo
By: Hanish Babu
The most effective treatment for vitiligo is photochemotherapy, which involves the use of topical or oral psoralens followed by exposure to UVA or sunlight. more...
By: Hanish Babu
Diagnosis of vitiligo involves detailed history taking, physical examination of the skin, and laboratory tests to rule out any associated diseases. more...
How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Around the Eyes
By: Hanish Babu
Dark circles around the eyes, also known as periorbital melanosis or periorbital hyperpigmentation, is a common cosmetic problem, seen more in females than in males. more...
By: Hanish Babu
Pityriasis alba occurs in children within the age group of 3 to 16 years and is characterized by white skin patches with delicate scales on the face, trunk and limbs. more...
Diseases Causing Loss of Skin Color
By: Hanish Babu
There are a number of diseases causing loss of skin color with the appearance of white patches on the skin surface. more...
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