A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fiberous tissue is called?
A Keloid
skin area of the body has the thinnest
under the eyes & around the eyelids
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin.
What is a raised inflamed, papule, with a white or yellow center containing pus?
Pustule
A spot or discolouration on the skin, such as a freckle. Neither raised or sunken Z
A macule •
what percent of body weight is water?
70%.
what shades are eumelain?
Deep brown to black
what are the sudoriferous glands?
sweat giands
what type of people are most susceptible to sun damage?
Redheads & blue-eyed blondes
What has the greatest negative impact on how our skin ages?
The sun and UV energy
By what percent, will even mild dehydration slow the metabolism?
3%
what substance is interwoven with mur collagen filores?
Elastin
which sensory receptors send messages to the brain?
sensory nerve fibers
What is the deepest layer of the skin dermis?
The reticular layer
When should you apply sunscreen before going into direct sunlight?
15 mins
What is the large blister containing a watery fluid?
Bulla
What primarily determines the colour of the skin?
Melanin
What changes should you look for when checking males?
Asymmetry, border irregularity, color, diameter, evolution
What is the upper layer of the dermis?
The papillary layer
what cours when a hair follicle is filled with Keratin and sebum?
A comedo
what are the 2 layers of the dermis?
papillari and Reticular
What is the outer most layer of the skin?
The epidermis
