Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy, dry patches to form on your skin. It’s a common condition that affects millions of people every day. Both adults and children can develop psoriasis and a lot of people develop psoriasis before they reach adulthood. Psoriasis is not contagious. Symptoms Children who have psoriasis can develop […]
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What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigmentation. The result can be blotchy, lighter areas on the skin. With more than 200,000 cases are reported in the United States each year, vitiligo is a fairly common condition, but still misunderstood. So what then exactly is vitiligo and what do you […]
When to be Concerned About Baby Eczema
What is Eczema? Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin condition that causes the skin to be inflamed, red, and itchy because of the body’s overactive response to irritants. Most adults who develop eczema develop it after the age of 18. The symptoms typically come and go throughout their lives. It is very common […]
What is a Birthmark and Why Do You Get Them?
Birthmarks appear when a baby is born or soon after birth. They are called birthmarks because they appear at or close to birth. If you see a mark on your skin that wasn’t there before, it’s most likely a mole and not a birthmark. Many people consider birthmarks as beauty marks that can add uniqueness […]
What is the Difference Between Psoriasis and Eczema?
A lot of people don’t know the difference between psoriasis and eczema and often confuse the two when they see someone with one of the conditions. While they may appear similar, it’s important to understand the differences because they have different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Dermatologists are the medical experts who specialize in differentiating between […]
