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 understanding of t...
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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 the infest...
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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 of a k...
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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 are responsible fo...
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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 they hav...
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