Archive for December 2018

About one percent of the population has the skin condition known as vitiligo. The disease affects the pigmentation of the skin and causes white patches to form. Many experts believe it is an autoimmune disease that attacks the pigment cells in the areas where the patches appear. It usually affects the skin but can lead…

Discolored or inflamed skin is caused by a variety of conditions and presents an array of symptoms, such as peeling, cracked patches, birthmarks, or skin cancer, which must be treated by a dermatologist. Disease, illness, poor circulation, or overproduction of melanin (pigment) are common culprits. Here’s a quick guide to skin discoloration and what causes…