Alot Health Team

Although researchers and experts still don’t completely understand leprosy, they do have a pretty good handle on what causes it. Here’s a look at the transmission and causes of leprosy.

While leprosy has become quite rare in the United States, it is less so worldwide, with potentially crippling consequences without early treatment. Here’s a look at the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of leprosy.

While most birthmarks are innocuous, some can portend the presence of particular illnesses. Others can be unsightly and damage your self-esteem. Here’s a look at when to consider birthmark removal.

Just because you were born with a birthmark doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it forever. Instead of letting self-consciousness overwhelm you or your child, check into these options for birthmark removal.

Some birthmarks can be indicative of particular disorders and even cause problems in and of themselves. Don’t panic just yet -- here are a few tips about how to know if your baby’s birthmark is something to worry about.

Birthmarks are an extremely common occurrence. But just exactly why they appear has been a point of conjecture for centuries and across cultures. Here’s a look at some of the myths surrounding birthmarks.

Almost everyone has some form of birthmark, but they appear in different places and are usually unique. Birthmarks differ not just in shape, but in the specific type of birthmark. Here’s a look at common types of birthmarks.

Although scientists, mathematicians, and physicians are all largely suspicious of homeopathy, some research has found homeopathic remedies to offer some sort of improvement on a few conditions. Here’s a look at a few of them.

While many people turn to holistics as a last chance for healing, it can be an extremely effective means of prevention before the problem even begins. Here are a few conditions often treated successfully through holistic medicine.

The terms “holistics” and “homeopathy” tend to be used interchangeably, often becoming synonymous with the idea of home remedies. However, holistic medicine and homeopathic medicine are two distinct types of alternative medicines.