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Cholesterol compounds in the skin are converted to
VITAMIN D
Layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis or corium
Subcutaneous layer or superficial fascia
Epidermis - comprised of stratified squamous epithelium Avascular.
1. Stratum corneum which is dead contains keratin
2. Stratum germinativum is only living part of the skin
The layer of the epidermis that undergoes cell division and reproduce itself.
Stratum germinativum
Think germinate means to grow. Stratum germinativum is the layer of the epidermis that rejuvenate itself.
Known as the true skin this layer of skin is vascular: contains blood vessels and nerves, glands and hair follicles
Dermis
Without this the epidermal layer would be unable to survive.
Dermal papillae
This layer connects the skin to the muscle surface
Dermatitis venenata- poison ivy poison oak
Exfoliative Dermatitis- certain metals like arsenic and mercury or by antibiotics, gold, iodine codeine, aspirin.
Dermatitis medicamentosa- penicillin, codeine, cephalosporins
Types of dermatitis
Nursing Intervention for dermatitis venenata only cool open wet dressings
Ceruminous gland
Located in the external ear canal. They secrete a wax like substance called cerumen.
Sebaceous glands secretes (blank)
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Sebum
Hair follicles
It inhibits bacteria growth
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