auto-immune disorder

Vitiligo: Will Your Child Have White Patches On Skin - Expert Busts 8 Common Myths

When the skin cells that make pigment, melanocytes, are attacked and destroyed, it causes the skin to turn into a milky-white colour and this is known as vitiligo. Several misconceptions exist with respect to vitiligo - a dermatologist explains myths versus facts about the skin disorder.

Jun 30, 2023, 09:01 AM IST

Is Myositis, the disease Samantha Ruth Prabhu is diagnosed with, INCURABLE? Doctor on symptoms, care and more

The internet went into a tizzy when actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently shared she has myositis. While fans expressed concern, they also had one question - what is myositis, what causes it and how to treat it. Let's find out what doctors say.

Nov 01, 2022, 16:22 PM IST