White sunspots are called Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. These benign (harmless) white spots develop when there's a decrease in melanin (the pigment cells that give your skin, eyes, and hair ...

Idiopathic hypersomnia is a chronic sleep-wake disorder that causes you to feel excessively sleepy during the day, even with a full night’s sleep. Most people experience daytime sleepiness at ...

Guttate psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often appears in the wake of strep throat and other similar infections. It's characterized by the spontaneous outbreak of small, pink, teardrop-shaped ...

The price you pay for Mektovi may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare condition where the lungs become scarred, making it hard to breathe. The cause of the disease is unknown, which is why it is called ‘idiopathic.’ So far, ...

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.

You may be surprised to learn that infections are frequent triggers of psoriasis flares, especially strep infections, which are highly correlated with guttate psoriasis. Exposure to ultraviolet light ...