Skin anatomy

Ringworms is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Its main form is athlete’s foot. Ringworms are typically shaped in a circle and usually target the scalp and the feet. It causes the patient to lose hair and they start to feel really itchy. All though it is call a ringworm it is not a worm or any type of parasite. It is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. It is microscopic and can grow on any part of the integumentary system organs. Dermatophytes live off dead tissue. The signs of…

Tissue repair is a process of wound healing. It occurs in our body all the time; we just don’t take notice because it is a process not seen by the human eye. However, many magical things happen throughout our body that we cannot see. The body’s tissue repair process is one of those magical things. It is with our daily regular activities that our cells in the stratum corneum of the epidermis are shedding daily. We constantly replace our cells in this layer and lucky for us, our epithelial tissues…

Atopic Eczema is a disease of the skin which is part of the Integumentary System. The Integumentary System consist of the skin, hair, and nails. Atopic means it occurs on top of the body. Eczema is a form of dermatitis or skin inflammation. This disease is characterized by inflammation of the skin that causes itching. Atopic Eczema is a chronic disease, which means it lasts over a long period of time with periods of on and off again flare ups as discussed by (Brown, S. 2016). Eczema causes many…

color for their hair, skin and eyes. Melanocytes is located in the epidermis layer, which is why it is important that we have protection. Melanin is what protects our skin from the effects that one may encounter from the sun. That is why caucasians are more immune to skin cancer because they do not produce enough melanin as someone with darker skin does. Most people believe that people with dark skin cannot get skin cancer which is false. Ultraviolet radiation is how one can get skin cancer. If…

Pressure ulcers are defined as local injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue that usually occurs over bony prominence as a result of pressure. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcer is a major concern because it can lead to increase morbidity, mortality, increase healthcare cost and impact a patient’s quality of life. CMS classifies hospital-acquired pressure ulcers as “never events” the Leapfrog Group defines never events as "adverse events that are serious, largely preventable, and of concern…

The skin is largest organ in the human body, it covers every square inch of our bodies, for its function is to protect us from outside pathogens, but sometimes these pathogens can hurt our skin. Vitiligo is a skin disease that affects all people of all skin types, there is no specific gender or race that gets affected. Vitiligo is actually a common disease where it affects 1-2% of the world population. Vitiligo is a skin disease that results in the loss of skin color in blotches on the body.…

Skin is the largest organ in our body that serves a lot of important functions. Firstly, it acts as a protective barrier against mechanical injury, loss of body fluids, chemicals, particles, microbes and UV radiation. [1] It also provides sensation for touch, temperature, pressure and pain. [1] Besides, it allows mobility by providing a surface for grip. [1] It also has a role in homeostasis of body temperature. [1] Next, it is involved in production of vitamin D, and has an immunity function…

Willenberg 2/16/16 Research Paper Vitiligo Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disease that affects a person in which they’re having the destruction of melanin in their body. This will lead to the loss of pigmentation. The loss of pigmentation in the skin is due to the melanocytes (melanin) which forms white patches on the skin. This disease can affect 1 in every 100 people in the Unites States (2). This skin disorder can affect both males and females of any race. We have a few…

chemicals is to moisturize skin. The second kind of lotion, Aveeno, has a unique oatmeal formula. The different chemicals are dimethicone 1.2% and colloidal oatmeal. The dimethicone 1.2% is the skin protectant. The colloidal oatmeal, protects dry skin, smoothes skin, and makes the skin look healthy. Dial NutriSkin, moisturizes because it has chamomile. The different chemicals are beta-glucan, Vitamins A, C, and E, amino acid, and zinc. The chamomile smoothes skin. The beta-glucan…

Leone (2015), pediculosis pubis and scabies differential diagnoses can have a presentation of pruritus with skin lesions and identification of a characteristic burrow and/or by the identification of live lice and/or viable…