Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes abnormal inflammation around hair follicles, leading to excessive hair loss. The condition may cause nail symptoms, including texture, shape, or color changes. These changes are usually minor and may not affect your […]

Atopic dermatitis may be more challenging for healthcare providers to identify because its color differs in people with darker skin than in people with lighter skin. Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, leads to chronic (long-term) inflammation in

Tricompartmental osteoarthritis causes pain and damage due to the cartilage (cushioning) in a joint breaking down. This form of osteoarthritis occurs when there’s damage in the three compartments of your knee joint—the inner side, outer side, and front. In the

A burning sensation in your feet can happen for several reasons. Knowing the exact cause of the sensation is important so you can stop the uncomfortable feeling and treat the underlying condition causing it. The burning sensation may be accompanied

Damiana, scientifically known as Turnera diffusa or Turnera aphrodisiaca, is a medicinal plant made from the leaves of a wild shrub. It grows in arid regions of the United States, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean islands. Herbalists have used