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Vitiligo (/ ˌ v ɪ t ɪ ˈ l aɪ ɡ oʊ /, vit-il-eye-goh) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. [1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure.
Jackson was diagnosed with the skin disorder vitiligo, which results in white patches on the skin and sensitivity to sunlight. To treat the condition, he used fair-colored makeup [3] and skin-lightening prescription creams [4] [5] to cover up the uneven blotches of color caused by the illness. The creams would have further lightened his skin.
Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1] [2] [3] margarita photodermatitis, [4] [5] lime disease [6] or lime phytodermatitis [6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance).
Fordyce spots on scrotum Fordyce spots on lips. On the shaft of the penis, Fordyce spots are more visible when the skin is stretched, and may only be noticeable during an erection. [8] The spots can also appear on the skin of the scrotum. [8] Oral Fordyce granules appear as rice-like granules, white or yellow-white in color.
A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle.It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [1]
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Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age. [4] The tumours (also called lesions) appear in various colours, from light tan to black. They are round or oval, feel flat or slightly elevated, like the scab from a healing wound, and range in size from very small to more than 2.5 centimetres (1 in) across. [5]
Leaf spots can vary in size, shape, and color depending on the age and type of the cause or pathogen. Plants, shrubs and trees are weakened by the spots on the leaves as they reduce available foliar space for photosynthesis. Other forms of leaf spot diseases include leaf rust, downy mildew and blights. [4]