From Formative Flashcards
what carries out vitamin D metabolism in the skin?
keratinocytes
where is energy stored in the skin?
subcutaneous fat
where does epidermal proliferation happen in the skin?
basal cells
are topical steroids vasodilative or vasoconstrictive?
vasoconstrictive
also lipophilic, anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory
which enzyme is deficient in Erythropoietic protoporphyria?
ferrocheletase
how thick is the granular layer?
2-3 cells thick
where are fibroblasts found in the skin?
in the dermis
which glands Moisten palms/soles for grip?
eccrine glands
which glands maintain the skin barrier?
sebaceous glands
where are odland bodies found?
in the granular layer
what is associated with highly virulent strains of Staph. aureus causing necrolytic skin infections?
PVL (Panton valentine leukocidin) cytotoxin
where are hemi-desmosomes in the skin?
found within the dermo-epidermal junction
child crying and rubs at skin when playing outside?
Erythropoietic protoporphyria
what is prevalence?
the proportion of a population affected by a disease at any given time
which glands are the commonest sweat glands on the face?
eccrine sweat glands
