Anatomy

First-degree burns affect all three of the skin layers.

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Second-degree burns involve the entire depth of the epidermis and a portion of the dermis.

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Carotene gives a bluish hue to the skin.

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The stratum basale is the outermost surface of the skin.

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Skin inflammation, redness, vesicles, scales, crusting, and pustules are signs and symptoms of ________.

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________ or hives are itchy wheals surrounded by a red inflamed area.

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Red skin with silvery patches that are painful are signs and symptoms of ________.

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A ________ is a pathologically altered piece of tissue that can include a wound or injury of a ...

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________ is the term for any type of hair loss, and can be acute or chronic.

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________ is the term for an infestation with lice that is the result of direct contact with a person ...

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A(n) ________ is a classic example of a first-degree burn.

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A third-degree burn affects all three of the skin ________ and is classified as a full-thickness burn.

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A second-degree burn involves the entire depth of the ________ and a portion of the dermis and can ...

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A fourth-degree burn goes all the way to the ________.

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A first-degree burn has damaged only the ________ layer of skin, the epidermis, and is classified as ...

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Cellulitis, if left untreated, can lead to life threatening conditions such as endocarditis or even ________.

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Cells of the epidermis are _____________ by the time they reach the stratum corneum.

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Folliculitis presents with formations of small ________ that surround the base of the hair follicle.

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Excessive bruising could indicate skin, ________, or circulatory problems as well as physical abuse.

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Turning at least every 2 hours is important in the prevention of ________ or pressure ulcers.

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________ is the body's attempt to get as much "hot" blood exposed to a cooler surrounding ...

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Tiny mites that burrow into the skin to lay eggs cause a condition known as ________.

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The sebaceous gland secretes ________, an oily substance that coats the follicle and works its way ...

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Each hair has a root that extends down into the dermis to the ________.

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A mass of excessive scar tissue that has a raised and firm, irregular shape is called a ________.

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