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A Layman’s Guide to Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin condition that is characterised by patches of lighter skin that form due to loss of pigment. These patches are caused by the destruction of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour. Vitiligo can affect any part of the body, but it is most commonly seen on the face, neck, hands, […]

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A Layman’s Guide to Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects your central nervous system. It is considered an autoimmune disease, which means your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks your healthy cells. In the case of MS, the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath that covers the nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord. This […]

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A Layman’s Guide to Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints, skin and other organs in the body. It is a systemic disease, meaning it affects the whole body. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain, swelling, fever, rashes and hair loss. The most common type is called […]

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A Layman’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints and other body systems. It is caused when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, leading to swelling, pain and stiffness. This inflammation can also affect other parts of the body, including the skin, eyes, lungs and heart. Rheumatoid arthritis […]

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A Layman’s Guide to Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes red, inflamed, scaly patches on the skin. It is caused by an overproduction of skin cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin, resulting in patches of raised, red skin with silvery scales. It can affect any part of your body, but most commonly affects […]

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A Layman’s Guide to Celiac Disease

Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine when gluten is consumed. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and it can trigger an immune response in people with celiac disease. This response can cause damage to the small intestine, leading […]

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