VITILIGO. DEFINITION – Vitiligo is chronic disorder of skin causes depigmentation patches . – It occurs when melanocytes are not functioning or when it dies. * Causes : not known * Symptoms – Depigmented patches can be seen in sun exposed areas – Areas rarely shows erythema are : mouth , …
ACNE VULGARIS DEFINITION – Acne vulgaris is a Chronic inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands. • Etiology √ common between 9- 17 years √ Males are commanly affected √ Chances during puberty √ Poor health and skin hygiene √ Lack of fitness and exercise √ Diet containing creams , butter, sugar , alcohol. …
Alopecia Definition – Absence or premature loss of hair. • Types (1) Alopecia areata – Loss of scalp hair in patches (2) Alopecia totalis – Loss of all the scalp hairs and eyebrows (3) Alopecia Universalis – Total loss of body hair • Etiology – Common under 30 years of age – Heriditary – Congenital …
PSORIASIS Definition – Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by dry, rounded , red patches with silver scales in surface. • Etiology – Common between 15-30 years in cold , damp, climate – Heriditary – Upper respiratory tract infection – Trauma – Mental stress, anxiety – Drugs like chloroquine – Diabetes …
