by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Baldness, or Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the common progressive balding that occurs through the combined effect of a genetic predisposition and the action of androgen on the hair follicles of the scalp. Female androgenic alopecia more often causes diffuse thinning...
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary anomaly of the skin manifested by depigmented white patches surrounded by a normal or a hyperpigmented border. Up to 30% of vitiligo patients have an affected relative.
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Rosacea is caused by dilation of blood vessels that leads to redness and flushing of the skin. It is most common in middle-aged women with fair skin. Certain environmental factors can trigger or worsen rosacea, such as sun exposure or even spicy food.
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs when there is a rapid overgrowth of skin cells. Abnormal lymphocytes from the blood triggers this rapid proliferation of skin cells. The excess skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin forming lesions....
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Nail dystrophy (bad formation) is defined as the presence of misshapen or partially destroyed nail plates. About 50% of nail dystrophies result from fungal infection. The remainder result from trauma, psoriasis, lichen planus, and occasionally cancer. Half-and-half...
