autoimmune disorders
vitiligo
is a chronic condition that causes the skin to lose its color; localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
Gillian Barre syndrome
occurs when the immune system attacks healthy nerves, disrupting the electrical signals the nerves send to the brain
rheumatoid arthritis
occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the joints
hemolytic anemia
occurs when the immune system destroys a person's red blood cells
type 1 diabetes
the immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels
multiple sclerosis
the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath that protects the nerves
celiac disease
a person's immune system reacts to gluten
hashimoto's thyroiditis
an autoimmune condition wherein the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to produce less thyroid hormone
scleroderma
causes an abnormal growth of connective tissue in the skin and blood vessels, leading to skin that is hard and thick
inflammatory bowel disease
causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, giving rise to pain and irritation
psoriasis
causes patches of flaky, inflamed skin. This occurs due to the skin producing too many new skin cells
graves disease
causes the thyroid gland to become overactive and produce too much thyroid hormone