Skin

• Psoriasis – Skin Cells Growing Too Fast

  Skin 03.06.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Psoriasis is a skin disorder causing red scaly patches on the skin.

  Who gets it?

  In the United States, 2-2.6% of the white population and 1.3% of…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Dermatology

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – IL-2 treatment, Anterograde Amnesia

  Brain, Kidneys, Skin 15.05.2009 View Comments

  

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  Anyone who watched last night’s season finale of Grey’s Anatomy has two different questions on their mind right now (and to not spoil it for anyone who didn’t, neither of them involves…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Neurology, Oncology

• Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh Eating Bacteria) – Are You At Risk, and How Can You Avoid It

  Skin 05.04.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Necrotizing fasciitis is a type of infection that rapidly destroys skin and the tissue beneath it and can lead to death.

  Who gets it?

  It’s quite rare…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Infectious Diseases

• Vitiligo, or Why Michael Jackson Has Turned White

  Skin 21.03.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: low

  What is it?

  Vitiligo is a disease in which there are patches of white skin. 

  Who gets it?

  It happens to 1-2% of people worldwide. About 30% of those have…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Low, Dermatology

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – Melanoma – You Can Avoid It if It’s Found on Time

  Skin 20.03.2009 View Comments

  

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  Each week we’ll tackle here a disease featured in that week’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Last night’s episode (Stand By Me, season 5, episode 18) dealt with Dr. Stevens’ Stage IV melanoma. We’ll try…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Dermatology, Grey's Anatomy, Oncology