by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 05/14/2026 | Dermatological Disease
What this post covers What tinea versicolor is Why this fungal infection is so common Is tinea versicolor contagious? Common symptoms and how to recognize it Where it usually appears on the body Tinea versicolor vs. vitiligo: how to tell the difference Tests used for...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 05/07/2026 | Autoimmune Diseases, Dermatological Disease
What this post covers What vitiligo is Why white patches appear on the skin Is vitiligo contagious? Types of vitiligo (segmental and non-segmental) Main symptoms and progression Causes and risk factors Is vitiligo linked to autoimmune diseases? Diagnosis and common...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 04/22/2026 | Dermatological Disease, Symptoms
Content covered in this post What is telogen effluvium? How the hair growth cycle works Is telogen effluvium the same as baldness? Common causes and triggers Telogen effluvium after COVID-19 and infections Postpartum hair shedding Nutritional deficiencies and anemia...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 04/17/2026 | Dermatological Disease, Symptoms
Content covered in this post What is baldness (androgenetic alopecia)? Why does baldness happen? Is baldness genetic? Baldness in men vs. women Main signs and symptoms Normal shedding vs. androgenetic alopecia Diagnosis: how doctors evaluate hair loss Treatments that...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 01/29/2026 | Cancers and Tumors, Dermatological Disease
Topics covered in this post What basal cell carcinoma is and how it develops Signs, symptoms, and who is at higher risk Why it should not be ignored despite being common Diagnosis: when to suspect it and how it is confirmed Most common types of basal cell carcinoma...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/27/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Topics covered in this post What alopecia is The most common types and how to tell them apart Red flags and systemic causes Diagnosis: what happens at the visit Treatments by alopecia type Realistic expectations and time to see results Myths and facts about hair loss...