Protect
A protein that hardens to protect the epidermis
What is keratin
A patient suffering from dehydration would need this kind of IV
What is hypotonic
Layer(s) of skin damaged by a first degree burn
What is the epidermis
Rickets
What is vitamin D deficiency
A viral infection that caused skin cells to inflate
What are warts or shingles
A special property of sweat that prevents infection
What is acidity
The fist stage in wound healing
What is clotting/inflammation
A condition resulting from rapid overconsumption of water
What is water intoxication
Increased pore clogging and acne in teens
What is testosterone (increase)
This keeps skin lubricated, as well as fights bacteria
What is sebum
Tissues and membranes whos job is to protect and line organs
What are epithelial tissues or membranes
The most common area targeted by acne medication
What is sebum/oil produciton
a cancer of the melanocytes
What is malignant melanoma
DAILY DOUBLE: Vitiligo
What is an autoimmune disorder
Helps your bones absorb calcium and phosphorus
What is vitamin D
stimulated by UV, this is released to protect keratinocytes
What is melanin
These are necessary to heal third degree burns
What is a skin graft
A cancer that damages the keratinocytes released from your stratum basale
What is basal cell carcinoma
Athlete's foot
What is a fungal infection
Anchors the skin to the body
What is adipose tissue or the hypodermis
An immune system response that causes redness in acne
What is inflammation
DAILY DOUBLE: The stage in wound healing when new tissue is formed
What is proliferation
The tell tale sign of a second degree burn
What are blisters
Skin tags
What is friction (skin to skin friction)
A wound that has lost blood supply, leading to tissue death
What is a skin ulcer