Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – an overview Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both. Obsessions are recurring, persistent, unwanted, anxiety-provoking, intrusive ideas, images, or urges. Compulsions (also called…
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Alopecia Areata
Overview Alopecia areata is sudden loss of patches of hair when there is no obvious cause such as a skin or general internal disorder. (See also Overview of Hair Growth…
Lichen Planus
Overview Lichen planus, a recurring itchy disease, starts as a rash of small, separate, red or purple bumps that then combine and become rough, scaly patches. The cause may be…
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Overview Seborrhoeic dermatitis is chronic inflammation that causes yellow, greasy scales and dandruff to form on areas of the skin that have a high number of oil glands such as…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
PTSD – an overview Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves intense, unpleasant, and dysfunctional reactions beginning after an overwhelming traumatic event. Events that threaten death or serious injury can cause intense,…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Overview Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), refers to long-standing severe and disabling fatigue without a proven physical or psychologic cause and without objective abnormalities found…
Chronic Pain
Overview Chronic Pain is the pain that lasts or recurs for months or years. A pain is said to be chronic, if the pain Stays for > 3 months. Stays…
