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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Vitiligo Skin Disorder

Health Encyclopedia: Vitiligo

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Vitiligo
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...more likely that you may be experiencing symptoms of vitiligo, a non-contagious disorder that... Read more »

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"autoimmunies r'us" - A Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

Last Friday evening, I participated in a bi-weekly chat hosted by fellow MS blogger, Joan of A... Read more »

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Thinking About Permanent Makeup? Think Twice
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...because they have lost natural pigment due to scarring, vitiligo, or advanced age. Others... Read more »

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Sun Poisoning: What Are the Symptoms?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...pre-existing medical conditions such as lupus or vitiligo can increase the risk of sun... Read more »

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Thinking About Permanent Makeup? Think Twice
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...because they have lost natural pigment due to scarring, vitiligo, or advanced age. Others choose... Read more »

Health Guide

Vitiligo
Sudden or gradual appearance of flat areas of normal-feeling skin with complete pigment loss Signs and tests Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the... Read more »
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches that feel like normal skin. Causes, incidence,... Read more »
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is difficult to treat. Early treatment options include the following: Exposure to intense ultraviolet light, such as narrow-band UVB therapy Oral medications,... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
...side effects, including headache, eyestrain, and irritability. Patients taking drugs for psoriasis or vitiligo, certain antibiotics, or antipsychotic drugs should not use light therapy.Sleep... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Resources for Bone Health Information
...Bone and Mineral Researchwww.niams.nih.gov -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Read more »

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