Skin cancer

major layers that make up healthy skin are the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis. The epidermis is a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that resists abrasion and reduces water loss. It have four cell types and five layers. The dermis made of strong, flexible dense irregular connective tissue. It contains the blood vessels, nerve fibers and lymphatic vessels. The sweat glands and the hair follicles live in the dermis layer. The hypodermis is deep to the skin. It is made of adipose and…

patches of skin devoid of pigmentation due to the appear on different parts of the body due to melanocytes, cells which make pigment, are destroyed. Vitiligo can also affect the mucous membrane which are the tissues in the mouth, nose or eyes. Although the cause is unknown, it is suspected to be caused by an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks some part of your own body. In this case, the immune system may destroy the melanocytes in the skin.…

electrical burns, and radiation burns. In general burns damage or injure skin layers and other parts of the body such as muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lungs and eyes. These burns are classified as first, second, or third degree burns depending on the layers of skin and tissue that are damaged. As one shall know the deeper the burn the more serious the burn is. First degree burns are burns located at the superficial or outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. It is a minor burn that may…

For many men, it is very important to have a beard. This makes them feel more attractive and even more men. Beards have been very popular for some years; however, many men still do not know how to take care of their beards or how they can make the beard grow in a healthy and careful. For all men this process is different, some go very quickly and at an early age, while others may take months to get out and grow, there are even men who do not have a beard but a few facial hairs. In many…

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder that is most prevalent in infants and adults, although some adolescents were reported to have this condition also. This disorder is a primary diagnosis, including symptoms such as skin flakes, patches of greasy skin, itching, and redness in areas of the scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard, or mustache. More than 3 million cases of seborrheic dermatitis are reported each year, according to the Mayo Clinic and other sources. Fortunately, there is a wide…

Mesenchymal stem cells only proves that there is major potential in stem cells to help burn victims. Most of the deaths caused by burns are from the body expending so much energy to heal itself. These treatments showed real evidence of accelerated skin regrowth could not only get the patients healthy and out of the hospital, but it could even save their lives. Cerebral Palsy, can be cured using stem cells to repair the…

According to Schraffenberger (2013), “Pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers are caused by tissue hypoxia secondary to pressure induced vascular insufficiency, and they may become secondarily infected with components of the skin and gastrointestinal flora. The ulceration of tissue usually is at the location of a bony prominence that has been subjected to prolonged pressure against an external object, such as a bed, wheelchair, cast, or splint. Pressure ulcers may extend into deeper tissue including…

Cosmetology is an Important aspect of our everyday life with specialties including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and Electrology! The word cosmetology came from a word in Greek called Kosmetikos. Kosmetikos is the beauty of life and the skills used in cosmetics. There are plenty of beauty schools in North Carolina you can go to earn your rights to have your own hair salon. “The Principals of hair design, explore the way hair can be sculpted to enhance a client facial…

Scrub Daddy is a cleaning tool for dishes created by Aaron Krause. Aaron (aka daddy of the scrub daddy) describes it as the cutest high tech scrubbing tool in the world. He claims it is the greatest kitchen scrubby tool. The amazing thing about this product is that it completely changes its texture when submerged into cold or warm water. When in need for general scrub applications just submerge the smiley sponge into warm water to to make it soft. For the trickier gunk all you need to do is run…

Blayne Barker Mrs. Lozares Honors English II 15 February 2017 The Grosser, the Better 1. My fascination with skin started with Youtube. Dr. Pimple Popper videos became an obsession of mine. Even the cystic craters on people's skin didn’t trigger my gag reflex. Then, my own skin began to show signs of mild acne. My mother scheduled an appointment to the dermatologist’s office. The type of work they do for patients seemed to be captivating and challenging. These experiences revealed what…