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23/02/2026

APHTHOUS STOMATITIS/CANKER SORES ( MOUTH SORES/ULCERS)

Aphthous stomatitis, commonly known as canker sores, is a frequent, non-contagious condition involving recurrent, painful, white or yellow ulcers with red borders on the inner lips, cheeks, or tongue. Caused by immune system factors, stress, trauma, or nutritional deficiencies, they typically heal in 7–14 days. Treatment focuses on managing pain and accelerating healing using topical steroids, antiseptic mouthwashes, and, in severe cases, systemic medications.

TREATMENT.
First-line treatments include topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory agents, and antiseptic mouthwashes to reduce pain and speed up healing.

22/02/2026

INFANT GYNECOMASTIA.
Infant gynecomastia is a common, benign condition affecting over 50% of male newborns, characterized by temporary breast tissue enlargement due to high maternal estrogen levels during pregnancy. It usually resolves spontaneously within 2 to 3 weeks, though it may last up to 6 months. No treatment is required; reassurance is usually sufficient, however if it persists for long you will need paediatric assessment.

22/02/2026

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22/02/2026

📌 Calcinosis Cutis

Calcinosis cutis is a condition where calcium deposits build up in the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

🔎 Causes (Types)
1️⃣ Dystrophic calcification
Most common

Occurs in damaged or inflamed tissue
Blood calcium levels are normal
Seen in conditions like:
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Systemic sclerosis
2️⃣ Metastatic calcification

Due to high blood calcium or phosphate
Seen in kidney failure or hyperparathyroidism
3️⃣ Idiopathic calcification
No known cause
Normal labs
4️⃣ Iatrogenic calcification
After medical procedures (e.g., calcium injections)
⚠️ Symptoms
Hard white or yellowish nodules under the skin
May be painless or painful
Can ulcerate and discharge chalky material
Common sites: fingers, elbows, knees
🩺 Diagnosis
Clinical examination
X-ray (shows calcium deposits)
Blood tests (calcium, phosphate levels)
💊 Treatment
Treat underlying cause

Medications (e.g., diltiazem, bisphosphonates in selected cases)
Surgical removal if painful or infected
💡 Key Point
👉 Most cases occur despite normal blood calcium levels (especially dystrophic type).

21/02/2026

VERNIX CASEOSA

Vernix caseosa is the white, cheesy, protective biofilm covering a fetus's skin during the third trimester, composed of ~80% water, lipids, and proteins. It acts as a natural moisturizer, antimicrobial barrier, and aid in thermoregulation and skin development. Experts recommend delaying the first bath to allow it to absorb naturally.

KEY FUNCTIONS.
🚼Protection: It protects delicate skin from the drying effects of amniotic fluid and acts as a barrier against infections.
🚼Development: Produced by sebaceous glands, it helps with skin maturation and, if swallowed by the fetus, can aid in gut development.
🚼Post-birth: It helps in regulating a newborn's body temperature and assists in skin hydration after birth.

Premature babies often have more vernix, while those born past 40 weeks may have less of it.
Leaving the vernix on the skin rather than washing it off immediately after birth is considered beneficial.

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21/02/2026

RETRACTILE TESTICLE VS UNDESCENDED TESTICLE

A retractile testicle is a normal testicle that moves back and forth between the sc***um and the groin due to an overactive cremaster muscle, commonly triggered by cold, fear, or physical touch. Unlike an undescended testicle, a retractile testicle can be manually guided into the sc***um and usually resolves on its own by puberty without affecting fertility.

An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) occurs when one or both te**es fail to move into the sc***um before birth, usually found in premature infants. The primary symptom is an empty or underdeveloped, small sc***um, which is generally painless. Treatment, typically an orchiopexy surgery, is recommended by 6–18 months to prevent infertility and cancer.

KEY ASPECTS OF RETRACTILE TESTICLES
Causes.
The cremaster muscle, which controls the position of the testicle, contracts and pulls the testicle upward, often in response to reflex stimulations.

Symptoms.
The testicle may appear to "disappear" or be missing from the sc***um at times, but it is not permanently stuck in the groin.

Diagnosis
A pediatrician can diagnose this during a physical exam by confirming the testicle can be easily moved back into the sc***um.

Management.
No treatment is usually required, as it is a benign condition that typically resolves by puberty.
Monitoring: Regular check-ups are recommended to ensure the testicle does not become an "ascending testicle" (one that gets stuck in the groin).
Retractile testicles are common in children and, unlike undescended testicles, do not require surgery in most cases.

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21/02/2026

Most people picture breast milk as something simple.
White. Plain. Just food.

But this is what it looks like inside.

This is a glimpse of the inside of a breast while it is making milk.
Thousands of tiny milk making sacs, each one filling, flowing, responding in real time to a baby’s needs.

Every drop is alive.

Breast milk is not just nutrition.
It is a living, adaptive system.

It changes by the hour.
By the day.
By the age of the baby.

It adjusts for illness.
For growth spurts.
For comfort.
For survival.

Your body reads your baby’s saliva and responds with antibodies.
It knows when your baby is premature.
It knows when your baby is sick.
It knows when your baby just needs closeness.

No lab can recreate this.
No formula can copy this intelligence.
No machine can replace this connection.

This is biology at its most powerful.
This is love in liquid form.
This is the miracle happening quietly inside millions of women every single day.

And if no one has told you lately
Your body is incredible 🤱
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