Dermatology Flashcards
1
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7 functions of the skin
A
Structural, environmental protection, fluid balance, temperature control, sensation, sun protection, odour
2
Q
6 classifications of skin disease and 1 example for each
A
Inflammatory - eczema Infections - scabies Metabolic - porphyria Allergic - blistering diseases Neoplasia - basal cell carcinoma Traumatic - burns
3
Q
3 layers of the skin and what is found in each layer
A
Epidermis - keratinocytes, melanocytes, langerhans cells
Dermis - fibroblasts
Subcutis - fat