The thymus or thymus is a gland in the chest with an important function. Although the thymus contains glandular tissue…
Shoulder girdle syndrome is a condition caused by compression (pressure) of nerves and/or blood vessels. Shoulder girdle syndrome causes pain…
Gingivitis or inflamed gums refers to inflammation of the gums around and between your teeth. Gingivitis is also known as…
The fingertips normally have a pinkish tint. Some conditions cause fingers to turn purple or blue. Additional symptoms are often…
Swollen gums may be due to a mild and quickly corrected problem, such as brushing and flossing too vigorously. However,…
Trench mouth is a rare bacterial infection that quickly causes serious inflammation of the gums. This condition usually results from…
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare chronic condition. Inflammation of the hair follicles causes painful, scarring hair loss (alopecia) on the…
Occasionally patients suffer from an annoying and embarrassing problem, namely itching of the buttocks. The itching on the buttocks is…
Amastia is a rare condition in which the breast tissue, nipple and areola are absent. This occurs on one side…
Athelia is a very rare congenital condition in which the patient’s breast tissue is present, but the nipple or nipples…