Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that causes your body’s defense mechanisms to attack pigmented cells, called melanocytes, in the skin, resulting in possibly permanent white patches. Vitiligo affects people of all ethnicities and all ages, although the majority of patients develop it before the …
Skin Health and Disease
Severe Acne Treatment: The Truth about Isotretinoin (Accutane)
“ACCUTANE” vs. “ISOTRETINOIN” Accutane was created and marketed for decades by Roche Pharmaceuticals. However, the “name brand” Accutane is no longer available and instead, new formulations of the same medication have been developed of its generically known name: isotretinoin. For the purposes of …
What is Molluscum Contagiosm?
With spring and summer approaching there are things to look forward to... and then there are things to look out for. Molluscum Contagiosm is one thing to be on the lookout for with increased pool parties, water slides, and play dates. If you suspect that your child may have Molluscum, do not fret …
