Skin Notes

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Skin Notes

• Body System
• Mrs. Pogue
• Health 1000

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Your Skin

• Skin protects you from pathogens, regulates your
  body temperature, and helps you feel sensations.

• Skin is the largest organ on the human body.

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Your Skin

• The skin consists of two main layers, the
  epidermis and the dermis.

Epidermis
The outer, thinner layer of the skin that is
composed of living and dead cells
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Your Skin

• Cells in the epidermis make substances called
  lipids, which make your skin waterproof.
• This waterproofing helps the body maintain a
  proper balance of water and electrolytes.

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Your Skin

• The more melanin that your body produces, the
  darker the skin.

Melanin
A pigment that gives the skin, hair, and iris of
the eyes their color
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Your Skin
Three Main Functions of Skin
TemperatureControl
Protection
Sensation
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Your Skin
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Your Skin
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Keeping Your Skin Healthy

• Tips for Keeping Your Skin Healthy

• Wash your face every morning and evening with
  mild soap and water.

• Avoid touching your face with your hands.

• Choose personal skin care products carefully to
  avoid irritation and the chance of allergic
  reaction.

• Follow a well-balanced eating plan that is rich
  in vitamins and minerals.

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UV Protection

• Tanned skin is a sign that skin has been damaged
  by UV rays.
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• Prolonged exposure to UV rays can lead to skin
  cancer.

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UV Protection

• UV Protection Tips

• Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher
  on exposed areas of skin.

• Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going
  outside, even on cloudy days.

• Wear protective clothing.

• Wear sunglasses.

• Avoid using tanning beds, as prolonged exposure
  can lead to skin cancer.

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Body Piercing and Tattooing
Infections from bacteria
Viruses from blood-borne pathogens
Health Risks ofBody Piecing andTattooing
Damage to mouth and teeth
Limit future job opportunities and relationships
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Skin Problems

• Acne occurs when clogged pores become infected
  and pus forms.

• Keep your face clean.
• Apply over-the-counter treatments.
• Avoid oily products and heavy makeup.
• See a doctor if necessary.

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Skin Problems

• Warts are caused by viruses and can be spread
  through direct physical contact.

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Skin Problems

• Dermatitis, or eczema, is inflamed skin usually
  caused by an allergic reaction.
• Keep your skin well moisturized to reduce
  irritation. See a doctor if necessary.

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Skin Problems

• Boils form when hair follicles become infected.
  Do not burst or squeeze a boil.

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Skin Problems

• Fungal infections are spread by contact with
  skin, clothing, or in public showers.
• Keep skin clean and dry and treat with
  over-the-counter medicines.

Ring Worm
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Skin Problems

• Vitiligo occurs when patches of skin lose melanin
  and have no pigment.
• Keep affected areas covered to avoid burns.

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Skin Problems

• Moles are usually harmless, but they can develop
  into melanoma, which can be deadly.

Melanoma
The most serious form of skin cancer
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Skin Problems

• Early detection and treatment are critical in
  controlling the spread of melanoma.
• Regularly checking the appearance of your moles
  is important for the early detection of melanoma.

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Skin Problems
The ABCDS of Melanoma
An imaginary line drawn through the center of the
mole does not produce matching halves.
Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Non-cancerous moles have smooth edges. Suspect
moles often have irregular edges.
Look for moles that are intensely black, possibly
with a bluish tint, or that have an uneven color.
Color
Check for moles that are wider across than the
width of a pea.
Diameter
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Skin Problems
A
B
C
D
Asymmetry
BorderIrregularity
Color
Diameter
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Sources

• http//science.nationalgeographic.com/staticfiles/
  NGS/Shared/StaticFiles/Science/Images/Content/epid
  ermis-sb3849-sw.jpg
• http//www.footdoc.ca/www.FootDoc.ca/Wart2.jpg
• http//www.okfootandanklespecialists.com/resources
  /warts.jpg
• http//www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic
  _resistance/mrsa/picMRSA/boils_1_051115.jpg
• http//resources.schoolscience.co.uk/ABPI/new/reso
  urces/skin/en-images/ringworm.jpg
• http//www.eregimens.com/images/regimens/Vitiligo.
  JPG
• http//www.metrohealth.org/images/Patient20Servic
  es/Cancer20Care20Center/melanoma2.jpg
• Glencoe Health Text 2008