Skin anatomy

for the Emergency physician to diagnose. Distinguishing between cellulitis and other skin conditions can lead to a decrease in antibiotics use and thus resistance as well as delays in treatment of alternate, and most importantly, deadly diagnosis. Cellulitis- Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection causing inflammation of the epidermis, dermis and the underlying subcutaneous tissue. Proximal streaking of the skin can be seen when the infection is spread through the lymphatic tissues and is…

There are many skin disorders in the world. Such as, Eczema which is an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened. I was born with Eczema and throughout my life I had to deal with itchy dry skin. While in health class, I decided to research my condition and found many interesting things. There are many treatments for people with Eczema. The first treatment was wearing breathable clothing. Dr.…

1. The three major layers that make up healthy skin are the epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis). The epidermis is a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that resists abrasion and reduces water loss. It consists of four distinct cell types and five layers. The dermis, the second major skin region containing strong, flexible connective tissue. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue. Also, the dermis contains the blood vessels, nerve fibers and lymphatic…

The skin is organized in two parts: the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the thin outer covering of the skin. It serves as a permanent protective barrier that helps to keep out everything from water to microorganisms. Additionally, it has the task to renew itself if cut or damaged in anyway. Furthermore, the epidermis also help to produce a water resistant protein called keratin, which helps the growth of hair and fingernails. The dermis is the inner layer of the skin that is mostly…

Impetigo is a contagious childhood skin disease (Lawton, 2014). It is commonly diagnosed in children from two to five years old (Hartman-Adams, Banvard, & Juckett, 2014). Impetigo can present in two forms; bullous and non-bullous (Watkins, 2013). Both forms may appear at the same time (Watkins, 2013). Transmission can occur through direct or indirect contact (Lawton, 2014). Treatment may involve topic or oral antibiotics if skin cleansing alone does not resolve the disease (Watkins, 2013).…

The skin is said to be the largest performing organ in the body due to its three layered skin which all perform different tasks simultaneously. The epidermis (outer layer) and the dermis (inner layer) are the two main top layers of the skin followed by the lower subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the main component of the skin because it contains millions of important cells called melanocytes (Gohara and Perez 1). These melanocytes produce melanin which provides the skin with pigment (skin…

A burn is damage to the body tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Burns are distinguished by skin damaged in which many affected cells die. Every burn is different depending on the cause and degree of the injury. Most people can recover from burns without serious health outcomes or issues. Serious burns requires medical care to prevent further complications or death. There are three main types of burns: first degree, second degree, and third degree. First degree…

Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the life cycle of skin cells causing extra skin to be produced causing the skin to become very thick, itchy and even produce red patches on the skin. Psoriasis develops due to disruption and malfunction in the immune system. The disorder is also genetic because most of the people who have psoriasis inherit it from their family members. Symptoms of psoriasis include patches of red, thick skin with scales that have a silvery pigment, dry, cracked skin that…

Acne is a treatable skin condition, which affects individuals of all ages. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Each pore on the skin is an opening to a follicle and attached to the follicle is a strand of hair and a sebaceous gland that produces and secretes sebum. The sebum is responsible for lubricating and softening the skin. Excess sebum production, accumulation of dead skin cells, and the increase of bacteria in the pores can contribute to the…

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