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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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Vitiligo is caused by the lack of a pigment called melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by skin cells called melanocytes, and it gives your skin its color.

Dermatology Weekly: Vitiligo

Kayla Lathon, Contributing Writer
March 18, 2024
Pachyonychia Congenita (PC) is a very rare genetic disorder that affects the skin and nails. The symptoms usually begin at birth or early in life.

Dermatology Weekly: Pachyonychia Congenita (PC)

Kayla Lathon, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2024
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is normally caused by a faulty gene that makes the skin more fragile than it should be. EB can be inherited most times when you see a child with it.

Dermatology Weekly: Epidermolysis Bullosa

Kayla Lathon, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2024
Rosacea can make your face flush more easily. Over time, you may notice that your face stays red.

Dermatology Weekly: Rosacea

Kayla Lathon, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2024
The cause of Alopecia varies from person to person. Some have bouts of hair loss throughout their lives, while others only have one episode.

Dermatology Weekly: Alopecia

Kayla Lathon, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2024
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