What Are the Causes of One Side of a Thyroid Becoming Enlarged?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Helen Williams

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located just under the skin at the base of the neck that regulates the body's energy rate, including heart pulse and blood pressure. The thyroid can become enlarged for many reasons, including production of too much or too little thyroid hormone, reports MayoClinic.com.

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What Do Scabies Look Like on Human Skin?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Helen Williams

Scabies is a common contagious skin condition caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a microscopic mite, that burrows into the upper skin layer to drop its eggs. On human skin, scabies looks like a rash or blisters. It can also appear as pimples or small bumps, reports the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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