Swollen Thyroid
What is a Swollen Thyroid? Literally, a swollen thyroid means it is beyond its normal size. This condition is more commonly known as goiter. A little anatomy of the thyroid and its function would be helpful in grasping a better...
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Pediculosis Capitis
What is Head lice/ Pediculosis capitis? A pediculosis capitis or head louse is a very contagious condition. The condition is very common, and you will most likely get it from day cares, nurseries or schools. The condition is brought by...
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Erythroplakia
What is Erythroplakia? Erythroplakia refers to an oral condition that appears as red lesions on the mucus membrane but cannot be attributed to any other illness or condition [1]. The reddish color of the patches has been attributed to lack...
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Sunspots on the Skin
What are sunspots on skin These are dark portions or spots of the skin. They are also called solar lentigines (1, 2). They develop more often after exposure to direct sunlight (2). Sunlight has ultra violet rays (UV rays) which...
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Herpetic Whitlow
What is Herpetic Whitlow? This is a laceration that appears on the thumb caused by the herpes simplex virus HSV-1 or HSV -2. Herpes originates from a Greek word meaning “to creep”. This explains one characteristic of all herpes since...
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Lump Behind Ear
Most lumps are harmless and painless. They are signals for medication. Lumps can either be small or large. Mostly, they are small knots or lumps at the back of the head and just below the ear can be described as...
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Pitted Keratolysis
Background Pitted keratolysis refers superficial skin condition that affects the feet. The feet are covered by pits that are largely asymptomatic. In many cases, pitted keratolysis exhibits random episodes of occurrence and disappear just as spontaneously [1]. As such, the...
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Immature granulocytes
Granulocytes are the white blood cells that have small granules that contain proteins. The specific granulocytes are: neutrophilis, eosinophils, and basophilis [1,2]. Granulocytes come from stem cells in the bone marrow of a person. The process of differentiation of these...
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Bruised Sternum
The Sternum Also known as the breastbone, the sternum is a long, T-shaped flat bone found at the center of the human thorax [1]. At its upper end, the sternum connects to the clavicles. On both sides, it is articulated...
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Warts on Tongue
Have you ever tried to eat something and the mouth is very sore such that anything that goes into the mouth comes out as fast? You admire tasty food only with your eyes because even a little salt irritates your...
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