Dermatology Flashcards

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7 functions of the skin

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Structural, environmental protection, fluid balance, temperature control, sensation, sun protection, odour

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6 classifications of skin disease and 1 example for each

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Inflammatory - eczema
Infections - scabies
Metabolic - porphyria
Allergic - blistering diseases
Neoplasia - basal cell carcinoma
Traumatic - burns
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3 layers of the skin and what is found in each layer

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Epidermis - keratinocytes, melanocytes, langerhans cells
Dermis - fibroblasts
Subcutis - fat

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