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Largest organ of the body (~22 square feet)
(Composes approximately 15% of body weight) |
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| An epithelium and a protective barrier |
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| A connective tissue, adheres the epithelial cells. Fibrous CT layer |
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| A connective tissue, subcutaneous fat. |
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| Deepest layer, skin regenerating layer |
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| Pigment cells, produce melanin, adds bronze coloration and UV protection to skin. |
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| Flaking off of skin cells |
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Flakes or scales exfoliated. (Not visible)
Dandruff- visible flakes |
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| Sweat glands; role in cooling and controlling body temperature. |
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| Oil glands; adds waterproofing to skin & provides a barrier to microorganisms. |
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| The redness of the skin provided by the blood |
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| The bronze of the skin provided by melanocytes |
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| The yellows of the skin provided by absorption of vitamin A; mostly noticeable in the palms and soles of the feet. |
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| Increased blood flow; "Redness" of the skin |
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| Decreased blood flow; "Paleness" of the skin |
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| Yellowing of the skin due to accumulation of billirubin; Sign of liver damage or blockage. |
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| Lack or absence of melanocytes |
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| Bleeding contained below the skin, "bruise". |
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Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Color mixtures
Diameter >6mm |
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| Epidermal burn; Results in redness and pain |
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| Epidermal burn; Results in blistering and pain |
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| Full thickness burn, skin will not regenerate. Requires skin grafts and treatments to prevent water losses, nerve receptors are gone, so typically not painful. |
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