Introduction 1. Wound A wound is defined as an injury or tear on the skin, which is caused by physical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal factors (Knight, 1996). The scientific definition of wound is a disruption of normal anatomic structure and function of the skin. On the basis of wound sites is classified into two types, such as open wound and closed wound. In other hand, on the basis of wound healing processes, there are divided into two types of wounds, such as acute and chronic wounds (Bryant
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care of your dry skin at home? On the off chance that you are experiencing extremely dry and flaky skin then this implies that you truly need to discover a route in which you can treat your skin with the goal that it's back to a more touchable and delicate state. You skin could be dry in light of the season of the year, an adjustment in your surroundings or it could be only a long haul issue that you need to manage always. Regardless of what the explanation behind your dry skin this condition can
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------------------------------------------------------ St. Dalfour Beauty Excel Cream (Authentic- Imported From Kuwait) ***Effective against*** • Freckles • Old pimple scars • Yellow spotted skin • Black Heads* Wrinkles • Allergies • Melasma • Skin blemishes • And other skin impurities ***How to Use*** On the Face: Apply a little amount on face after washing, NIGHT ONLY. On Under Arm: Apply a little amount after taking a bath, morning and before bedtime. Groin(Singit):
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Integumentary Disorders Anatomy of the skin The skin consists of 3 layers: 1. Epidermis- non vascular outermost layer, continuously dividing cells 2. Dermis- takes the largest portion of the skin and provides strength and structure. It consists of glands (sebaceous, sweat), hair follicle, blood vessels, and nerve endings 3. Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)- the inner most layer. contains major vascular networks, fat, nerves, and lymphatics Function of the skin • Protection- protection of underlying
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good time. Some important things to remember are: to keep out of direct sun as much as possible. Everyone must use sunscreen. Sunscreen lotion not only aids our sebaceous glands by providing moisture to the skin and hair, this also prevents you from being overexposed to sun which can burn your skin if not protected. Also, make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids, especially water. This prevents you from overheating yourselves. Last but not least, while we are all here to have fun, when you are in
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* LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN STAND IT. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU SEE? When you look in the mirror I know what you see because the cocky attitude you wear as neat as the shirt on your back is and only is like looking through a sparkling freshly cleaned window with the curtains pulled open. So now knowing this take a look in the mirror again do you like what you see? I can tell you what is there what is really behind the attitude you wear. Why? Because I know you I live you everyday
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homeostatic process that allows the body to maintain a healthy body temperature. The receptors monitor our body's temperature, and when it falls below normal, the negative feedback system is activated. Your skin senses the cold conditions and nerve impulses are sent from the receptors in your skin to the brain that say, it's cold. The processing center that controls the body's temperature is known as the hypothalamus. The information is then passed to the control center or integrator which prompts
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change of color and bleeding these are all first signs of melanoma. He should have them looked at by the dermatologist. The Dr. will more than likely take a biopsy of the mole. All potentially cancerous skin growths must be biopsied to confirm acancer diagnosis. Depending on the suspected type of skin cancer, the biopsy techniques vary slightly but crucially. Any potential melanoma requires a surgical biopsy, in which the entire growth is removed with a scalpel if possible. A pathologist then studies
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Hazard in a Care Home Physical hazards • Wet floor, carpeting, unclean surfaces, loose materials, untidiness, unmarked object, uneven surface, slippery surfaces, ladder and stairs. These sources of hazards may be a cause of: slip, trip, falls or stumble and the possible effect of hazards can be: limp factures, sprains, bruises. To prevent these hazards: staff have to be trained about fall protection, the liquid what has been spilled must be clean up as soon as possible, everyone
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Lesson 1: A & P of Skin and Soft Tissue Answers/Rationale 1. F The pH of normal, healthy skin is slightly acid, not alkaline. 2. F Dermis, is the inner most layer of skin that is naturally moist and slightly acid. 3. T Epidermis is the outer layer of skin, composed of stratified squamous epithelial cells,which can reproduce/regenerate to replace lost cells. 4. F Subcutaneous tissue is not a layer of skin. Only the epidermis and dermis comprise the skin. Subcutaneous tissue is fatty tissue/adipose
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