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What are the primary fuctions of the skin
Provides protection against harmful substances (including bacteria), retards water, and helps regulate body temperature
Define Epidermis
Outer layer and composed of stratified squamous epithelium. Lacks blood cells. Made of 5 layers.
Define Dermis
Inner layer and thicker than the epidermis. Composed of connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers, smooth muscle, nervous endings and blood vessels. Contains the hair follicles sebceous glands and sweats glands. Beneath the subcutaneous layer
What are melanocytes
In the deepest portion of the epidermis lie the melanocytes producing the dark pigment melanin that provides skin color. Melanin absorbs sunlight preventing mutations
What are Pressure Ulcers
An area of skin that breaks down when something keeps rubbing or pressing against the skin
What is Psoriasis
A chronic skin condition that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin
What is Acute suburn
inflammatory response of normal skin after exposure to UV from sunlight or artificial sources. By nature it is a photo toxic reaction. Sunburn is characterized by erythema
What is Skin cancer
The abnormal growth of skin cells. Most often develops on skin exposed to the sun.
What is Contact Dermatitis
A red, itchy rash caused by a substance that comes into contact with your skin
What are the layers of the Epidermis
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