Dermatology

• Psoriasis – Skin Cells Growing Too Fast

  Skin 03.06.2009 View Comments

  

  1

  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

• Vitiligo, or Why Michael Jackson Has Turned White

  Skin 21.03.2009 View Comments

  

  0

  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

  

  0

  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