Health

Steven Siracuse was about 19 years old when his psoriasis got bad. Rash-like patches showed up on his elbows, forearms, knees, calves, and scalp. A college freshman at the time, he covered up in long-sleeve shirts to avoid questions and stares. He also used steroid creams that didn’t help.Now, more than 10 years later, his… […]

Joni Kazantzis was 15 years old when she woke up one morning covered with red, scaly spots that looked a lot like chickenpox. It happened overnight, so her mother thought it may have been an allergic reaction. But within the same week, she got a diagnosis: guttate psoriasis. That’s a type of psoriasis that shows… […]

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that flows through your bloodstream. You’re at risk for a heart attack or stroke if your cholesterol numbers aren’t good. Statins might help. That’s a class of drugs designed to lower your body’s level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol.While statins have a lot of… […]

Psoriasis is a common skin disease that can affect different parts of your body, including your face. It causes red, scaly patches that might be worse for a few weeks or months or less noticeable at times.Some people with the condition choose to cover their psoriasis with makeup. While some doctors suggest you avoid makeup… […]

By John Harris, MD, as told to Hallie LevineI’ve been a vitiligo researcher for almost 20 years. While it affects people of all races and ethnicities equally, it’s more visible in people with darker skin tones. As a result, they may be more self-conscious about it or experience more social stigma. But what I tell… […]

Whether you want to explore every treatment under the sun or manage your vitiligo as-is, it’s important to put together a care team you trust. Six people who live with the condition share advice on how to find medical specialists who put the T into teamwork so that you can manage your vitiligo together. Seek out… […]

By Judith Goldstein, OD, as told to Keri Wiginton Geographic atrophy (GA) can be visually confusing. People often tell me that one minute they see something, and the next minute they don’t. For example, the word you’re reading might be “she,” but you see only the “he” part. Or $129 might look like $12 and then $129… […]

For most of Zach’s school years, he struggled with procrastination and had a hard time getting organized. People would often tell him that he needed to manage his time better or find systems that would help handle his schedule. But those suggestions never seemed to solve the problem.So he wasn’t surprised when he was diagnosed… […]

By Sharon Solomon, MD, as told to Keri Wiginton Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Up to 20% of folks with AMD may get it. While we see GA across all populations and races, it’s more common in older folks who have a family history of AMD and those… […]

There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of “normal” is a big part of something called neurodiversity. Advocates hope the idea expands how we think of developmental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).If the concept goes mainstream, it could lead to big changes in education and workplace… […]