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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
White spots on the lips can be a harmless or a symptom of a harmful illness. However, the lips are some of the most important parts cosmetically and are some of the most noticeable aspects of a person. As such,…
Infected pimples (also referred to as a boil or carbuncles) are pus filled pimples which are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The area surrounding the hair follicles is filled with pus as a result of the bacterial infection. In…
An underarm rash is an eruption of the skin of the armpit affecting its appearance color or texture. It is also referred to as an armpit rash or an intertrigo. It can either be severe or mild and often goes…
What are swollen taste buds? Bigger, enlarged or distended taste buds are known as swollen taste buds. They are mostly characterized by enlarged fungiform, foliate papillae and circumvallate. The swollen taste buds can be on the back of the tongue,…