integumentary system Flashcards

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basal cell carcinoma

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this is a type of skin cancer that usually develops on the face or neck area

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melanoma

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is a type of skin cancer that develops mela… from that produces melanin, starts to grow out of control

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eczema

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a skin condition where your skin becomes itchy, bumpy, and red.

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acne

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is a skin condition that happens when your follicles are clogged up with oil and dead skin cells

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5
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first degree burns

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only involves the top layer of the skin. Your skin may be red, painful, with mild swelling

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2nd-degree burns

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involves outer layer of the skin and part of the inner layer of the skin
caused by very hot water, open flames, or hot objects

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3rd-degree burns

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destroy the epidermis and dermis, THese burns also damage the underlying bones, muscles and tendons

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4th- degree burns

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goes through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue

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stretch marks

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streaks caused by stretching of the skin at a fast rate

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callus and corns

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thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protects itself from friction or pressure

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squamous

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are caused by a combination of sun exposure over time

protect skin with sunscreen

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