Integumentary system includes many different areas of the body including the hair, skin, and nails. The integument also serves many functions such as protection and insulation. The largest part of the integumentary system is the skin covering the entire body. The first part of the integumentary system is the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin and functions as the major protection for the underlying skin and nerves. The epidermis is filled with tiny cells called keratin, which
Skin Grafting Skin grafting, or, the transplanting of skin and other underlying tissues types to another location has been used for almost three thousand years. It originally began with the Hindu Tilemaker Caste System where skin grafting was used to reconstruct noses that had been amputated as punishment. Over time, it evolved, and in this contemporary age we possess two major means by which to transplant skin: split-thickness skin grafting and full-thickness skin grafting. In split-thickness
I have chosen to do my essay on the largest organ of the body, skin. It has several functions vital to the survival of the body as I will discuss in the following paragraphs. The skin is an elastic covering that protects the body against exposure to dangers within our environment and makes up 15% of the weight of the body. It minimizes water loss, repels water and protects underlying structures. The dermis has blood vessels that are close to the surface to allow blood to flow and reduce the temperature
Skin is a natural protective barrier and function as body immunity first line of defence. It helps keeping out from microorganism that come from external environment, regulating temperature and fluid, also in some extent, it protects against sunlight. Skin consists of three layers, which are epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer. Dermis layer is the innermost layer, containing lots of connective tissues, blood vessels and nerve endings. The substituent of connective tissue including elastin and
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are two different types of skin cancers: Melanomas and non-melanomas. To understand both of these terms a little better you need to be aware that your skin is divided up into 3 layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutis. The top layer, the epidermis, is very thin and serves to protect the deeper layers of the skin. The epidermis is also composed of basal cells, which in turn divide to form squamous cells and melanocytes. Melanoma
way of harmful things to enter the body is if the skin was somehow opened by getting cut or torn. Within the Integumentary System there is the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the humans body. It covers more than three thousand square inches of the body and weighs over six pounds. I believe the skin is the most important of the Integumentary System, because it’s the outer most organ that acts as the first defense in protection. Thanks to the skin it also protects our body from the sun’s ultraviolet
The skin microflora comprises a wide array of inhabitants that play key roles in maintaining human health. The multitude of different habitats helps promote this diversity and combined with constant exposure to the outside environment, the skin microbiome is one of the more complex human microbiomes. On an individual basis, bacterial communities exhibit significant interpersonal variation with temporal stability at a variety of different skin locations ( ref). The constant shedding of these organisms
Skin Grafting What Is Skin Grafting? Skin grafting is a taking skin from a healthy part of the body, and transplanting it onto another part of the body that has been severely damaged, for example, a third degree burn. The grafting serves two purposes: firstly, to reduce the course of treatment needed (including time spent at the hospital), and secondly, to improve the function and appearance of the area of the body which will receive skin grafting. Risks/Downsides Of Skin Grafting Even though
Burns Skin is a very important feature of the human body. Skin covers and protects our entire body. Human skin is composed of two layers; the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outer layer of skin. This layer is much thinner than the dermis. The Dermis in the deep layer of skin that is much thicker and gives strength to the skin. This paper will discuss three types of burns that can happen to the skin and what effects they have. These types of burns are called first, second, and third
Skin histology Skin is considered one of the most important parts of the body with a surface area is 2m2. The main roles of the skin are to protect the body against environmental factors such as ultraviolet rays, pollutants, bacteria, dehydration, regulate temperature, feel the impacts on the skin, participate in the secretion process. Skin thickness varies according to age, gender and particular area of the body. The skin consists of three main layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous. Each layer
hair, and eighty-eight percent of women feel their hair has an effect on their confidence. Skin tone plays a huge factor with respect to what hair color best suits a person and what color will make them feel more confident; darker skin complexions will not be able to pull of the same color hair as someone who has a lighter complexion. Skin tones can be described as fair, light, medium, and dark. Each skin tone can have a neutral, warm, or cool hue. Neutral tones have both warm and cool
Impetigo is a skin infection that occurs in young children ages 2-6, which is why it is called school sores. It characterized as a highly contagious bacterial infection. Children account for 70% of all cases of impetigo. It is most common in closed areas such as schools, daycares, and barracks. Impetigo can be caused by Group A streptococcus and can sometimes occur in adults who have skin conditions such as eczema. Conditions that also cause impetigo include chickenpox, insect bites, burns, dermatitis
COMPLEXION OR VERY HEALTHY FACIAL SKIN. A good skin care routine can delay the natural signs of aging and can prevent skin problems such as acne, dryness, eczema and sunburns; as you age your skin naturally becomes thinner, more fragile, produces less natural oils and is more susceptible to damage. By adopting a few simple habits of skin care, you can have a skin healthy and beautiful for many years: NOTE: * Will sound to repeat but not enough to mention it: cared skin hydrated at any age ever will
Acne damages the skin. The bacteria and oil cause damage to the pores, skin, and underlying tissue. In response, the body sends white blood cells and other treatment molecules called collagen to the area in an attempt to heal the damaged tissues. Most acne scars only affect the outer layers of skin. Depending on how much collagen one’s body produces affects the scar type, if the scars are depressed the body does not produce enough collagen, if the scars are raised the body produced too much collagen
Many people these days are not taking skin cancer seriously after knowing its significance. Skin cancer has been a growing problem in the United States and millions of people have suffered from it every year. The three most common skin cancers are Melanoma, Basal cell, and Squamous cell, which can cause bumps, sores, growths, etc. Skin cancer is a deadly disease with many causes, but the advantage is that it can be prevented. Problem/Definition Skin cancer is a disease where cancer (malignant)
achieving a flawless skin is determining your skin type. It helps you to choose the right beauty products that your skin needs to look beautiful naturally. The more you know about your skin, the better care you will be able to provide it. If you are confused about what skin type you have then don't worry, we have got you covered! Basically, there are total 5 skin types - Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Sensitive. Let's talk about them in depth! Normal Skin Type If your skin feels neither too
Do you ever wonder how you regenerate your skin cells when you get a cut or when you scrape your knee on the pavement. Today i am here to tell you about skin regeneration and how it heals you and lastly how would life be without skin cell regeneration and the future upgrades of skin cell regeneration. First of all since humans existed they were able to heal but took them some time to heal because of the lack of medication to prevent infection or for it to heal properly. But they still had a small
Cellulitis: A Bacterial Skin Infection Cellulitis is a fairly common bacterial infection of the skin. Cellulitis actually means “inflammation of the cells”. This infection is usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Cellulitis infection can occur in anyone, yet there are some risk factors and a more susceptible population. Cellulitis is an “opportunistic” infection which occurs through breaks in the skin. Redness, warmth, swelling and pain are symptoms of this infection
Skin Deep We drove all the way down to New Jersey. We usually reserve NY/NJ trips for Korean grocery shopping and long weekends. It was a perfectly nice March day out—brisk, but sunny, with just enough warmth for a light jacket. This was my dad’s idea. I was pretty against the whole thing, but I decided to give it a try; it wouldn’t hurt to try, would it? Ever since I was young I have had scars on my face from a severe case of chicken pox. The doctors worried that my face would be scarred much
According to a recent Anatomy and Physiology lecture, burns are defined as “injury or death to skin cells.” There are several different categories of skin burns; these include heat, cold temperature, electrical, chemical, radiation, and friction burns. When it comes to talking about skin burns, it may be safe to say that most assume the conversation is about sun burn. Burning of the skin from UV rays is classified as a radiation burn and can occur either outside or inside. However, it would seem