Understanding Scleroderma
In Greek, “sclero” means “hard” and “derma” is skin. In modern medical terminology, scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disorder. Although it can’t be cured, scleroderma can be treated and …
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3 Telltale Symptoms of Vasculitis
Vasculitis — also known as angiitis or arteritis — is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in which the lining of your blood vessels becomes inflamed. The inflammation causes …
How Biologics Can Help Treat Lupus
All incurable diseases rely on the management of symptoms to make life bearable, and that certainly applies to lupus. This autoimmune disease, which attacks your joints and organs, skin …
Don’t Let Allergies Ruin Your Sleep
Do allergies stop you from getting a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. Up to two-thirds of people with hay fever seldom get the sleep they desperately …
Myths and Facts About Allergy Shots
When you or your child has an allergy, it’s important to get the facts on all of your treatment options, such as immunotherapy in the form of allergy injections. …
What Is Lupus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — commonly referred to simply as lupus — is a long-term disease that causes system-wide inflammation. This chronic condition occurs when your body’s immune system …
How to Adjust to a Food Allergy
A food allergy diagnosis means making changes to your diet to completely avoid the food or food substance you’re allergic to. Doing so takes some adjustment, and it’s more …
Will Eczema Go Away on Its Own?
Eczema typically develops in early childhood and in a small number of cases spontaneously resolves on its own. For everyone else, eczema is usually a lifelong skin condition. While …
A Closer Look at What’s Causing Your Food Allergy
A food allergy results when your body’s immune system misidentifies the protein found in a food as a threat to your health. Did you know that more than 32 …
Winter Asthma: Five Ways to Avoid Asthma Attacks During Cold Weather
If you’re an East Coast resident living with asthma, you’re likely well aware of the effect cold weather has on your asthma symptoms. With average daytime temperatures hovering around …