One long-term effect of severe sunburns and other forms of sun damage may be a condition called idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, sometimes called sun spots. These are small white spots that some ...

This is known as idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. The condition results in smooth, asymptomatic white spots that most commonly appear on the arms or legs, says Emily Wood, MD, board-certified ...

Small, drop-like, salmon-pink, 1 mm to 10 mm papules with a fine scale (see Figure 1). Guttate psoriasis mainly affects the trunk and proximal extremities, but may be generalized in distribution.

Very dark, irregular patches on the vulva characterize vulvar melanosis. Though it may look similar to cancerous lesions, it’s typically harmless and doesn’t require treatment. Irregular ...

They can also affect both sides of the body symmetrically. Guttate psoriasis It appears as small, round dots to appear across the body. They can be raised and scaly. They often appear on the arms ...

Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that shows up on your skin as red, scaly, small, teardrop-shaped spots. Scalp psoriasis is a common skin disorder. It can be a single patch or several ...

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Chronic insomnia can be primary or secondary. Primary chronic insomnia, which is also called idiopathic insomnia, doesn’t have an obvious cause or underlying medical condition — it develops on ...

Home-based phototherapy for plaque and guttate psoriasis is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to results of the randomized Light Treatment Effectiveness study. The pragmatic ...