Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disorder that destroys melanocytes, causing white patches; it can affect anyone, is not contagious, and may be treated with topical medications, phototherapy, laser therapy, or pigment transplantation.
Skin changes such as xanthelasma, poor circulation, slow-healing foot wounds, or livedo reticularis may signal vascular risk and warrant medical evaluation, especially with heart-disease risk factors.
Proper hair care involves gentle cleansing, avoiding excessive heat and tight hairstyles, limiting chemical treatments, and eating a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients to maintain healthy hair.
Treat dandruff by using anti-dandruff shampoo, maintaining proper scalp care, avoiding triggers, and consulting a doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent.
Dandruff is caused by accelerated scalp cell turnover, often linked to Malassezia yeast, scalp imbalance, and lifestyle factors such as stress, poor sleep, and weakened immunity.
Temporary telogen effluvium is diffuse, reversible hair shedding caused by many hairs entering the resting phase simultaneously, often triggered by stress, illness, surgery, childbirth, rapid weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, or certain medications.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition influenced by genetics, stress, and other immune disorders, with treatment based on age and severity, and most patients have good hair regrowth despite possible recurrence.
Hair growth is genetically determined, begins before birth, develops through distinct stages from lanugo to terminal hair, and is influenced by hormones, with each hair taking about three months to emerge above the skin.
Nummular dermatitis is a chronic, non-contagious coin-shaped eczema that causes itchy or non-itchy round plaques and is managed with moisturizers, medium- to high-potency topical corticosteroids, treatment of any underlying infection, and regular medical follow-up.
Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with irritants or allergens, leading to redness, itching, swelling, or blisters, and is best managed by avoiding triggers and caring for the skin.
Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic childhood skin condition causing dry, itchy skin, managed by avoiding triggers, proper skin care, and ongoing medical follow-up.
