Epidermis

The cell wall of a bacterial cell has many functions. Not only does it protect the interior of the cell from changes in its environment but it also helps give the cell shape. In bacterial cells, the cell wall helps prevent cytolysis due to an imbalance of water pressure between the inside and the outside of a cell. The cell wall also contributes to the pathogenicity of a species. As explained by our textbook, “the chemical composition of the cell wall helps to differentiate major types of…

Overview of Burns and the Relationship to the Nursing Practice Alison M. Hungerford University of Toledo College of Nursing Overview of Burns and the Relationship to the Nursing Practice Burns are a destructive injury that nurses will encounter again and again throughout their nursing career no matter the specialty. Burns affect all ages, sexes, and skin types. Nurses must recognize that although a burn may only be present on a certain part of the body, (arm, leg, face, etc.) burns affect…

The skin is the largest organ in the body and has many functions. These include protection, sensation, and regulation. This large organ provides a physical barrier to prevent harmful substances, such as microorganisms or toxins, from entering the body. The skin also has numerous sensory neurons that allow one to experience heat, cold, pain, vibration, and touch. It also has a purpose in regulation of fluid and aides in absorption of Vitamin D. If there is a disruption in the skin, problems can…

What is exfoliation? It is a skin treatment offered in Spas where dead or old facial skin cells are sloughed off. Why? Dead skin cells that accumulate on the face makes the facial skin look old and dull. For those who are past their 40's exfoliation is necessary for that smooth and lovely glow. Older skin definitely needs to "rehydrate" and "rejuvenate". Exfoliation will not only give the skin a younger fresher look but will also encourage the growth of healthier skin. A person grows a new layer…

Nirvana Hair Salon and Spa http://nirvanahairsalonandspa.com/ is a well-respected full service establishment whose sole purpose is to make women and yes, men too, feel their best through spa treatments for their skin, hair and nails and their general wellness through various forms of massage. Unless you live in an environmentally-controlled bubble, the air we breathe and walk around in is full of irritants, even contaminants. At Nirvana Hair Salon and Spa…

modifications. “Body modifications give a rite to passage, aesthetic reasons, and religious reasons to help show self-expression” (“The history of body modification” 3). Tattoos are body modifications, which are made by inserting ink into the epidermis layer of the skin. “When Christianity began to gain popularity, tattooing was increasingly associated with criminals and were prohibited in Europe by Constantine, the first Christian Roman emperor. By the late eighteenth century, tattoos were no…

What if you didn’t take care of yourself? What if nobody brushed their teeth, or what if nobody took showers? A body is the physical structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs. what essay is talking about. take care of body. Personal Hygiene is practices performed by an individual to care for one's bodily health and well being through cleanness. This essay is talking about how important it is to take care of the body, the career that might interest me, and how I…

Pressure ulcers are a serious yet still preventable complication that hospitals are dealing with in all ages, races, and genders. First understanding how a pressure ulcer is formed and what it is. A pressure ulcer is formed when there is rupture in the epithelium
or when there has been significant damage or opening in the protective function of the skin, which could lead to the loss of underlying connective tissue (Catherine Rabess, 2013). A pressure ulcer usually resides around the bony…

ULTRALIFT What HIFU? High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) lifts and tightens skin for a nonsurgical face lift and neck lift. It is truly remarkable, breakthrough in technology offering a non-invasive face lift. HIFU technique uses the power of Ultrasound to safely lift and tighten the skin. Ultrasound is nothing but the form of energy which is significantly different than light such as IPL and lasers or Electrical energy. HIFU technique can protect the skin surface. In HIFU technique,…

melanocytosis) is an asymptomatic macular, blue-gray rash commonly present at birth or appearing on the sacral region of infants within the first weeks of life. It results from entangled melanocytes in the dermis as they migrate from the neural crest to the epidermis. In most cases, it resolves spontaneously during the first four years of life. Choice "A" is not the best answer. The possibility of child abuse should always be explored when lesions that resemble bruises are encountered. However,…