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11th September 2009
Vitiligo is more commonly known as leucoderma, which simply means white (leuco) skin (derma), i.e. a skin disorder where it loses its normal coloration. It is also medically known as achromia, which means loss of color.
Basically, Vitiligo can hardly b... Read >
Author: Naturalherbs30th August 2009
White patches or Vitiligo, in this the special skin cells (melanocytes) as well as the tissues (mucous membranes) that line the inside of the mouth, nose, genital and rectal areas, and the retina of the eyes are destroyed. White patches of skin emerge on ... Read >
Author: steven marks21st August 2009
This article will cover following topics.
What Is Vitiligo?
What Causes Vitiligo?
Vitiligo Symptoms
Vitiligo Associated Skin Disorders
Vitiligo Associated Systemic Disorders
Treatment
Curing tablets
What Is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo medically known ... Read >
Author: antivitiligo10th August 2009
Hypothyroidism is caused by various reasons. It could stem from a singular cause or a mixture of various causes such as complications arising from thyroid gland diseases, afflicted brain activities, exposure to medical treatments, and autoimmune disorders... Read >
Author: Shay09th July 2009
On June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson died. For years Jackson dazzled the world with his musical talent but, some where along the way tragedy found its way into the pop stars life. Jackson was diagnosed with Lupus and Vitiligo and later was accused of molestin... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor08th May 2009
One estimate says that as many as 50 million people are affected by Vitiligo around the world, and the vast majority develop Vitiligo before middle age.
Review the key facts below to gain an understanding of this distressing condition and put yourself ... Read >
Author: Mike Jones08th May 2009
Vitligo is a skin disorder which takes place when melanocytes, the cells that make pigment, stops functioning. White patches start appearing on the skin as a result of this dysfunction. On dark skinned people vitiligo is more prominent. It gives a patchy... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson08th May 2009
Vitligo is a skin disorder which takes place when melanocytes, the cells that make pigment, stops functioning. White patches start appearing on the skin as a result of this dysfunction. On dark skinned people vitiligo is more prominent. It gives a patchy ... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson08th May 2009
Vitligo is a skin disorder which takes place when melanocytes, the cells that make pigment, stops functioning. White patches start appearing on the skin as a result of this dysfunction. On dark skinned people vitiligo is more prominent. It gives a patchy ... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson23rd April 2009
In medical terminology white spots appearing on the skin is a kind of skin disorder in which the pigments have become malfunctioning to maintain the color of the skin is called either vitiligo or Leukoderma. Vitiligo is not a contagious disease. It is als... Read >
Author: vitiligo17th March 2009
There was a time when the treatments available in Spas were purely for relaxation and indulgence. No longer is this the case, with more and more offering Specialised Clinics within their Salons. Some even having Qualified Doctors on board offering treatme... Read >
Author: Karen Wilson09th January 2009
Is there a link between your brain and your skin? Can stress really impact the condition of your skin? Many people have long thought that stress can directly affect skin...is there any merit to this thought?
The fact of the matter is that various skin... Read >
Author: Jerzy George26th November 2008
Form the beginning of humankind hundreds of thousands of human beings - from common people to stars, from kings to important modern politicians - suffered and do still suffer from psoriasis today.
Psoriasis is even cited in the writings of ancient hea... Read >
Author: Psoriasis Aid29th September 2008
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that supports loss of coloring, resulting in uneven pale patches of skin. Research states that it is a detailed type of leukoderma manifested characteristically by dipegmentation of epidermis. Clinically, it is disting... Read >
Author: Maria08th September 2008
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that supports loss of coloring, resulting in uneven pale patches of skin. Research states that it is a detailed type of leukoderma manifested characteristically by dipegmentation of epidermis. Clinically, it is disting... Read >
Author: Maria20th August 2008
People who have experienced skin discoloration can tell you that this condition can be pretty bad. A common cause of skin discoloration is Vitiligo. In this condition, patches of the skin can lose its pigmentation, leaving you with patches of while or pal... Read >
Author: bob29th July 2008
For centuries zinc has been recognized for its unique healing properties. In the 13th century Marco Polo observed that the Persians used tutia (meaning zinc oxide, or perhaps zinc sulphate) to heal wounds and sore eyes. Eighteenth-century apothecaries in ... Read >
Author: Ivan S. Pullicino B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc.02nd July 2008
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The disease has been around for thousands of years. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population. It affects both races and all ages.... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
Alopecia universalis is a medical disease in which the discomfit are unable to grow hair on the entire body. Alopecia universalis not contagious and is not caused by any food. Alopecia universalis can occur at any age, and is currently believed to be an a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd February 2008
Hyperthyroidism. Autoimmune thyroid disease of the hypermetabolic type (Graves disease) is reflected by several visible changes. The skin is soft and moist. Scalp hair is thin in diameter, and evidence of diffuse alopecia may be present. Vitiligo occurs i... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd February 2008
Para-aminobenzoic acid, or PABA, is a relatively little known, but nevertheless important nutrient; commonly, though not strictly accurately, classified as one of the B-complex vitamins. The confusion is perhaps understandable because PABA plays an impor... Read >
Author: Steve Smith11th July 2007
Our skin gets its color from pigments. They are colored pigments. People with dark skin have more of these pigments and those with lighter skin have less of them. This pigment is known as melanin. The main function of melanin is to protect the body from s... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta23rd April 2007
There are two main forms of this condition which vary by the extent of hair loss and require different types of alopecia areata treatment. The mild form is where less than 50% of the hair is lost from thinning patches on the scalp and the more severe cond... Read >
Author: John Tulley10th April 2007
What is Leucoderma ?
Leucoderma literally means 'white skin,' and is a condition in which there is a localised loss of pigmentati~n of the skin. Vitiligo or Leucoderma is usually first noticed as white patches (depigmentation) on their skin. These patc... Read >
Author: Alien01st April 2006
Vitiligo (often called as leucoderma) is a disorder where the skin loses its color in patches of irregular shapes and sizes. This is a pigmentation disorder which means that melanocytes (the pigment-producing cells) in the skin get destroyed. This results... Read >
Author: Cindi Gass28th July 2005
Acne treatment for black skin is the same as that for white skin, with some exceptions. Some treatments for acne scars may cause temporary lightening of dark skin. Very dark or black skin may be less well-moisturized than lighter skin, so topicals like be... Read >
Author: Dave Lavinsky
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