Tips to help vitiligo patients care for their skin
Millions of people worldwide have vitiligo, a condition that causes the skin to lose its natural colour, resulting in patches of light skin. Although the white or light patches do not typically cause other symptoms, the condition can cause low self-esteem and depression in patients - of whom nearly half develop vitiligo before the age of 21
Although there is no cure for vitiligo, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say there is a lot patients can do at home to make vitiligo less visible and help prevent the condition from spreading. “Many people with vitiligo do not have any other signs or symptoms and feel completely healthy,” says board-certified dermatologist […]
A 45-year-old female, Mrs Electricwala, noticed a swelling in the neck. She approached a doctor who told her that it was due to thyroid enlargement and it was known as ‘Goitre.’ She was advised surgical removal of the gland but being apprehensive of surgery, she did not pay heed to it. Over the years, it 
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