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Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, which is where hair growth begins.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata (AA) is probably the third most common form of hair loss dermatologists see, after androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Unf...

How to Prevent Balding

'That's the only real side effect from minoxidil,' Penstein says, of the itchiness, flaking, and redness a few men develop. Finasteride slows hair ...

Diet and Eczema: The Facts

Food allergies can sometimes cause eczema for young children. Most of the foods and supplements that scientists have studied haven’t shown much pro...

Cosmetics and Eczema: what to Choose

When you have eczema, you may already know that some cosmetics irritate your skin -- but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on makeup. Smooth on...

What to Expect with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

If the boil ruptures underneath the skin, inflammation and infection spread quickly and new lumps form nearby. But treatment can keep HS from getti...

Problems HS Can Cause

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a skin condition that gets worse the longer you have it. Your doctor may give you antibiotics to clear up an infec...

What is Smegma?

Smegma is the thick, white, cheesy substance that collects under the foreskin of the penis. In men, smegma collects between the foreskin and the he...

Schizophrenia: When to Call The Doctor

If someone you love has schizophrenia, knowing when to call the doctor isn’t always easy -- and you can’t always rely on your loved one to let you ...

Whats The Prognosis for Someone with Schizophrenia?

The lifetime risk of suicide for people with schizophrenia is about 5%, but getting treatment and taking medication seems to lower that risk. With ...

Schizophrenia Meds: Drug Interactions to Check On

Many of these medicines interact with other drugs you might take. Antipsychotic medicines already cause drowsiness as a side effect. But these medi...

Schizophrenia Meds: what to Expect

If the doctor says you can stop a medication, you will taper off it, a little at a time. Antipsychotics don't work as well for these kinds of sympt...