Category Archives: Immune Disorders
Side Effects of Lupus Erythematosus
What is this Condition? A chronic inflammatory disorder of the connective tissues, lupus erythematosus appears in two forms: discoid lupus erythematosus, which affects only the skin, and systemic lupus erythematosus, which affects multiple organ systems (as well as the skin) … Continue reading
Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
What is this Condition? This chronic skin disorder is characterized by superficial skin inflammation and intense itching. Although atopic dermatitis may appear at any age, it typically begins during infancy or early childhood. It may then disappear spontaneously, followed by … Continue reading
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS)
One of the most widely publicized diseases, AIDS is marked by progressive weakening of the immune system, which makes a person vulnerable to opportunistic infections and unusual cancers. The syndrome was first defined by the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS)
One of the most widely publicized diseases, AIDS is marked by progressive weakening of the immune system, which makes a person vulnerable to opportunistic infections and unusual cancers. The syndrome was first defined by the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading
Allergies – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Cure
Allergies – Treatment of Allergies with Effective Remedies What are these conditions? Allergies are reactions to airborne (inhaled) allergens – substance, that can produce hypersensitivity reactions such as a runny nose and eye inflammation. Some allergies, such as hay fever, … Continue reading