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Vitiligo

What Is Vitiligo? Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin…

Whiplash

What is Whiplash? Whiplash – a soft tissue injury to the neck-is also called neck sprain or neck strain. It is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following…

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Pertussis (whooping cough) What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium that is found in the…

Yeast Infection (Vaginal)

An Overview of Yeast Infections Vaginal yeast infection, or vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a common cause of vaginal irritation. In addition, 12 to 15 percent of men develop symptoms after sexual…