All Diseases and Conditions
All Diseases and Conditions We are pleased to bring you our refreshed mobile-friendly health information. For each health topic, you’ll find a “Basics” version, which provides essential facts, and an “In-Depth” version, which provides more details. A B C E F G H I J K L M O P R S T V A Acne What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell. Alopecia Areata What is alopecia areata? It is a condition that attacks your hair follicles (they make hair). In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches. Ankylosing Spondylitis What is ankylosing spondylitis? It is arthritis that affects the spine, usually producing redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the spine where it joins the pelvis. Arthritis Arthritis is joint inflammation that can cause stiffness or pain. Learn more about the symptoms & treatments. Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder...