The skin is the largest organ in our body. It is made up of 3 layers. The epidermis‚ dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis layer is the skin’s outermost layer. It consists of 5 layers: : stratum basale‚ stratum spinosum‚ stratum granulosum‚ stratum licidum and stratum corneum. The dermis layer consists of the papillary layer and reticular layer that contain collagen fibers. The subcutaneous tissue is a layer of fat and connective tissues where blood vessels and nerves can be found
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integument or underlying structures. Which might result in loss of skin. (Carville‚ 2012‚ p. 16) 2. List the functions of the skin Function of skin is to regulate temperature Synthesize vitamin D Protects us from injury and damage Sensation and communication via nerve endings and receptors in the skin Elimination of waste through excretion and secretion of sweat etc. (Harris‚ 2010‚ p. 757) 3. Name the three layers of the skin and give a brief description of each layer. Epidermis- the
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Introduction Why do your skin tone‚ hair length and texture play such an important role in the music video and modeling industry? I pose that question to the masses to try to understand the certain favoritism or stereotypes associated with the complexion of an individual’s skin color or hair texture. This stigma fascinates me in the sense that the majority of the women in these videos or runways have a light complexion‚ no matter the race‚ and long bone straight hair. This world is becoming very
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Vitamin C lightens skin |In healthy adults‚ Vitamin C raises glutathione levels in the red blood cells and lymphocytes | |Glutathione helps determine the balance of light and dark pigments (pheomelanin and eumelanin) in our skin. L-cysteine and | |the TYRP1 enzyme also play a part in this balance | |Taking high doses of Vitamin C (1‚000 – 3‚000 mgs) can help to lighten skin over time
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A topic that is very dear to me and strikes me is African-Americans not embracing their self as a whole. Ever since the early days of slavery‚ many people have felt that their skin color is ugly. Time after time after time‚ white people perception of superiority and desecration of the Africans skin color has made for people to dismiss themselves as beautiful. When something is black‚ it is dirty and has negative connotation and for white people to call us that over four centuries‚ we start to believe
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When it pertains to cancer‚ it is found that skin cancer is the most common. It is important to recognize that there are three different skin cancers which is basal cell carcinoma‚ squamous cell carcinoma‚ and melanoma. The first two skin cancers derive their name from where they occur in the basal cell and squamous cell. These two cancers mostly develop on areas of the body that are exposed to the sun. The melanoma cancer is the most serious type of cancer and it derives it’s name from the cells
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remove whiteheads effectively. 2. Another best whiteheads removal home treatment is using a facial scrub. Make your own homemade facial scrub with rice or oat flour to get rid of whiteheads. This home remedy is also best for getting rid of oily skin on face. 3. Application of toothpaste on whiteheads is an effective home remedy for removing whiteheads. When a spot with a whitehead appears‚ apply a small amount of toothpaste on whiteheads at night. This toothpaste on whiteheads treatment will
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Clothing and Nudity in "The Awakening" One of the symbols of "The Awakening" is clothing and the lack thereof. The constriction of late nineteenth century clothing for women and the binding expectations of their feelings and actions parallel each other. When we first meet Edna‚ she is wearing the typical attire as is seen when she is "drawing up her lawn sleeves above the wrist" (4). The other women on the island we meet also exhibit similar propriety‚ "she [Madame Lebrun] was a fresh‚ pretty
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Introduction: Our environment plays a major role in contributing to the causes of the cancer disease. Taking a closer look at skin cancer for instance‚ we see how much of the effects of the sun’s dangerous UV rays can harm our bodies. What constitutes an environmental cause of cancer? When we talk about environmental causes of cancer‚ we are referring to the effects of environmental exposures or conditions that have direct or indirect effect on the origin or formation of the cancer disease in
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Styles from these times have had influences on styles today. Roman fashion originally imitated the fashion of Greek before developing into its own unique style. The main aspects of ancient Roman women’s fashion include clothing‚ hairstyles‚ cosmetics‚ jewelry‚ and footwear. Women’s clothing consisted of many different pieces all with unique purposes. The basic item that was most commonly worn was the tunic. Tunics were made of lightweight materials like silk or linen and could be a variety of colors
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