Skin Eruptions
This is a deep loss of skin surface and include bed sores
Ulcer
Cells are constantly shed from this layer of skin and replaced by new cells
Epidermis
barrier of skin, holds moisture
Protection
Having 5 or more sunburns increases your risk for this
Melanoma
Yellowing of the skin or eyes, typically associated with liver dysfunction
Jaundice
This is an area of dried pus and blood (scabs)
This skin layer includes hair follicles and sweat glands
Dermis
This is done through perspiration
Excretion
This is characterized by depigmented patches on skin due to melanocyte destruction
Vitiligo
Blue tint to the skin, typically from lack of O2
Cyanosis
Pus filled sacs like acne or pimples
Pustules
These are located in between the epidermis and the dermis and help produce and distribute melanin
Melanocytes
When vessels in skin help the body to retain or lose heat
Body Temperature Regulation
Highly contagious skin growths, many times on hands or feet caused by human papillomavirus
Warts
Red tint to the skin; burns or congestion of blood in the vessels
Erythema
Blisters or fluid filled sacs
Vesicles
The dermis includes these, which are connected to pores on the epidermis
Sweat Glands
When nerves of the skin help the body to respond to stimuli
Sensory Perception
Contagious viral illness, mostly affecting young children, that cause painful mouth sores, and a rash on palms of hands and soles of feet
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
The absence of color pigments
Albinism
Itchy, elevated areas with irregular shapes, hives or insect bites
Wheals
Innermost layer of skin, connects skin to underlying muscles
Hypodermis
Skin works with UV rays from sun to form initial Vitamin D
Production
A painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox
Shingles
A yellowish red pigment also helps determine skin color
Carotene