Integumentary System Research Paper

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The Integumentary System and Antic Keratoses

The integumentary system consists of three layers, which include the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. Various tissues, such as hair, nails, sebaceous glands, and sudorferous glands identify the integument as an organ. The layers and tissues protect the organ system against environmental threats, such as heat, sunlight (solar), and infections. However, when skin is damaged by ultraviolet rays, secondary lesions called actinic keratoses (solar keratoses) may develop.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, actinic keratoses are precancerous, scalelike, lesions that typically develop on “solar exposed,” alopecia areas, such as a bald scalp, hands, and lips (The Skin Cancer Foundation,

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