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