Vitiligo Symptoms, Risk Factors, & Causes | NIAMS
Vitiligo is a disorder that causes patches of skin to become white. It happens because cells that make color in your skin are destroyed.
Skin Diseases, Conditions, & Disorders | NIAMS
Jun 5, 2025 · Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for skin conditions caused by allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases, immune system problems and more.
Ichthyosis Symptoms, Types, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Ichthyosis refers to a group of skin disorders that lead to dry, itchy skin that appears scaly, rough, and red. The symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Vitiligo: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Vitiligo is a disorder that causes patches of skin to become white. It happens because cells that make color in your skin are destroyed.
Skin Repair, Pigmentation and Appendages, Vasculature/Lymphatic …
Skin pigmentation process and its regulation. Skin pigmentation disorders including hyperpigmentation and albinism. Photobiology of the skin. Melanocyte stem cells and their regulation. Early melanocyte …
Supported Scientific Programs | NIAMS
Sep 6, 2023 · Skin Repair, Pigmentation and Appendages, Vasculature/Lymphatic Systems Program Research on epidermal repair and regeneration and melanocyte biology, including the wound healing …
Fibrous Dysplasia Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Exploring the genetics and biology of the disease. Studying the underlying pathways that trigger abnormal bone development and bone healing. Using new tools and advanced genetic strategies to …
Extramural Research Program Organizational Chart | NIAMS
Mar 19, 2025 · Emily Carifi, Ph.D. Muscle Disorders and Therapies Program Marjorie Lindhurst, Ph.D. Muscle Development and Physiology Program Skin Biology & Diseases Alexey Belkin, Ph.D. Skin …
Grants & Funding: NIAMS Extramural Program
Apr 1, 2025 · Skin Repair, Pigmentation and Appendages, Vasculature/Lymphatic Systems Program Research on epidermal repair and regeneration and melanocyte biology, including the wound healing …
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this …