Understanding Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes your hair to fall out. It causes bald patches on the scalp, but it can also cause hair loss on other parts of the body.
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes your hair to fall out. It causes bald patches on the scalp, but it can also cause hair loss on other parts of the body.
Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. Many people get these growths, especially as they age. This is because of regular exposure to the sun over years.
Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition that causes dark, thick patches on the skin. It is more common in people who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes.
Zika is a virus spread through the bite of a mosquito. It may also be passed on through sexual contact and blood transfusions.
Yersiniosis is a foodborne illness. It causes inflammation in the small intestine and colon. It is more common in children.
Tinea unguium is a type of fungal infection. The fungus infects the fingernails and, more commonly, the toenails. It's more common in men, older adults, and people who have diabetes or peripheral vascular disease.
Tinea cruris is a type of fungal infection. The fungus infects the skin in the groin. It is more commonly called jock itch.
An intrathecal pain pump implant is a way to relieve some kinds of long-term pain or cancer pain. It sends pain medicine through a thin, flexible tube. The tube is inserted into the space around the spinal cord.
Infection may occur after a joint replacement. To treat it, antibiotics may be sent directly into the joint through a catheter. The catheter stays in place for several weeks.
A foraminotomy is a surgery to widen an area in 1 of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This takes pressure off a nerve that is compressed by the bone.