Skin Anatomy
This is the layer of the skin just deep to the epidermis.
What is the dermis?
What is a tumor or mass containing melanocytes or melanin?
You're blue!
What is cyanosis?
Nothing is getting by me! This is my job, keeping things from getting in.
What is protection?
Subcutaneous
These glands secrete the oils that keep your skin and hair moisturized and glowing.
What are sebaceous glands?
Hyperbilirubinemia
What is an excessive bilirubin level in the blood?
A condition where pigment is lost in patches
What is vitiligo?
The skin will let you know when there is danger. Its HOT! Get away! This is one of the functions that keeps you safe.
What is sensory function?
Psoriasis
What is the Stratum Basale or the Basal Layer?
Of the two terms that mean dry, this one specifically is from the ancient greek word for fish and we use it to mean "scaly"
A condition involving hair loss, from genetics, aging, illness or autoimmune function.
What is alopecia?
Sweating or shivering, I'm helping you do this.
What is regulating temperature?
Sebaceous
Seh-BAY-Shus
Through these, water and salt are secreted through tiny pores in the skin.
What are sweat glands?
This specialist treats conditions of the skin and its appendages.
What is a dermatologist?
What is Scleroderma?
What is melanin?
Ecchymosis
EK-ih-MOH-sis
These cells are what give your skin, hair, and eyes their beautiful color.
What are melanocytes?
Onychomycosis
What is a fungal nail infection or a condition of having a nail fungus?
Necrosis (death) of tissue followed by bacterial infection. Very dangerous.
What is gangrene?
Its gross but it must be done. This function allows salt, water, and a tiny bit of waste out through the skin.
What is excretion?
Integumentary
in-TEG-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree