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Cicatricial alopecia – known simply as scarring alopecia – is an umbrella of hair loss disorder that affects about 3% of hair loss patients. This is a rare form of alopecia that affects men and women of all ages in the world. Although a part of several hair loss disorders, scarring alopecia may also serve as a symptom to autoimmune …

Did you know that an average American lose about 100 strands of hair every day? A person who suffers from alopecia could lose more daily, leading to progressive baldness. Unfortunately, alopecia has no known cure. But scientists from the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute may have developed an effective treatment to baldness among genetically susceptible patients. According to findings, which were …

Vitiligo is a progressive skin disorder caused by the loss of pigment of the skin. This condition occurs when the skin’s pigment cells (melanin) are unable to function properly or die inexplicably. The result is patches of abnormally white skin on certain parts of the body that spread and grows over time. The patches of pigment-less skin also merge gradually. …

Glaucoma refers to an umbrella of eye conditions caused by a damaged optic nerve. Usually, the damage is caused by high pressure in the eyeball. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the US. Although this condition is common among aging patients, glaucoma affects people of all ages. Unfortunately, signs and symptoms occur only when the condition has worsened. …

Varicose veins are partially enlarged veins of the legs and feet. Usually, this condition is triggered by sustained pressure of the veins in the lower body. Although varicose veins can be a bit painful, it is not considered a serious health concern. Most people seek varicose vein treatments simply for aesthetics reason. However, developing varicose veins increases your risk of …

Total joint replacement is the most widely accepted treatment for severe arthritis or extensive injuries in the knees and hip joint. The procedure is commonly applied to injured or aging individuals and the success rate of the surgery is reasonable considering that it’s a major surgery. However, joint replacement surgery should be considered as a last resort to maintain joint …

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) are disorders caused by blood clot that blocked either the leg or lung artery. DVT occurs when a blood clot blocks the artery in the leg or other parts of the body. If the blood clot breaks away and travels all the way to the lungs, it can lead to pulmonary embolism …

Gynecomastia is a condition that affects men. It occurs when the breast tissues of male start growing, causing “man boobs.” Gynecomastia is caused by an imbalanced level of estrogen and testosterone in men. This condition can affect one or both breasts with uneven breast tissue growth. Although gynecomastia is not life threatening, it can be a source of embarrassment, especially …

Despite what many skin care companies claim, there is no cream on earth that can truly smooth our wrinkles, especially deep ones around the mouth and eyes. However, certain types of derma treatments can rejuvenate the facial skin and blur out wrinkles. Below are a few of derma treatments that can take years off your face: Prescribed Retinol Cream The …

When it comes to caring for the elderly, modern medicine is limited to physical therapy, surgery, and medications. Holistic treatments are ideal for pain management, recovery and strength building especially for aging patients. Because these treatments do not require medication, there is no danger of overdosing and side effects. In today’s post, we are listing down holistic treatments that can …