Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are two different types of skin cancers: Melanomas and non-melanomas. To understand both of these terms a little better you need to be aware that your skin is divided up into 3 layers: the epidermis‚ dermis‚ and subcutis. The top layer‚ the epidermis‚ is very thin and serves to protect the deeper layers of the skin. The epidermis is also composed of basal cells‚ which in turn divide to form squamous cells and melanocytes. Melanoma
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Links < C PAPER Characterization of porcine skin as a model for human skin studies using infrared spectroscopic imaging Rong Kong and Rohit Bhargava* Downloaded by Queen Mary‚ University of London on 19/04/2013 18:44:34. Published on 21 April 2011 on http://pubs.rsc.org | doi:10.1039/C1AN15111H Received 10th February 2011‚ Accepted 14th March 2011 DOI: 10.1039/c1an15111h Porcine skin is often considered a substitute for human skin based on morphological and functional data‚ for example
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Skin Layers 1. Epidermis The epidermis is the outer most layer of skin. It is built up of 5 layers (from the outside in) - stratum corneum is made of dead flat skin cells - stratum licidum - stratum granulosum - stratum spinosum - stratum basale Where cells divide and push previously formed cells into the upper layers. As the cells travel into the higher layers‚ they flatten and die‚ eventually. Specialized Epidermal Cells - melanocyte - produces pigment (melanin) - Langerhans’
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Different types of skin cancerStephanie Sprague ITT Technical Institute Different types of skin cancerSkin cancer can affect all parts of your body and can be very severe and harmful to the body. There is Basal cell carcinoma‚ melanoma‚ Actinic Keratosis (AK). These are just a few we will be talking about today. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Basal cell carcinoma is characterized by pink‚ raised‚ waxy bumps that may at times bleed after minor injuries occur. They may have superficial blood vessels
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Media Perspectives on Health and Social Care The objective of this essay is to understand the representations of the media in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS issue on gays and bisexual persons within health and social care setting. The importance of the mass media will be discussed to gain insight in promoting awareness on HIV/AIDS. It will clarify some specific theories and models of approach as they relate to mass media context in relation to the case studies and conclude. Irwin
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Task A – Plan Outing to The Royal Oak‚ Preston. PY2 3BH – Sat 11th April‚ 2015 To all staff/helpers who will be attending‚ The minibus will arrive to collect everyone approx. 11.00am. The minibus company have been informed of the requirements needed‚ and have agreed to provide suitable transport‚ so there should be no problem. There will be 6 individuals‚ 3 full time staff & 2 helpers/volunteers attending. (11 people in total) Risk assessments have been previously carried out and updated. Before
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Know your skin sort for right healthy skin Snappy BITES • People with ordinary skin sort is an adjusted sorts of all. • This type of skin needs the base exertion. • Cleansing and conditioning is vital for sleek skin. • If you have dry skin‚ you have to saturate it from all around. Contamination and numerous option things will harm or make damage skin. Over that‚ by and large we didn’t understand that our healthy skin schedule‚ that we see to be correct‚ isn’t right. Here’s an approach
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List of skin conditions Acne A common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil secreting) glands of the skin causing inflamed red pimples on the face and neck. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However‚ men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition. Alopecia Alopecia means sudden hair loss. There are many different causes and patterns of hair loss. Any area can be involved including eyebrows and
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clothing. Many people these days are not taking skin cancer seriously after knowing its significance. Skin cancer has been a growing problem in the United States and millions of people have suffered from it every year. The three most common skin cancers are Melanoma‚ Basal cell‚ and Squamous cell‚ which can cause bumps‚ sores‚ growths‚ etc. Skin cancer is a deadly disease with many causes‚ but the advantage is that it can be prevented. Problem/Definition Skin cancer is a disease where cancer (malignant)
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Directives: Healthcare Proxy‚ DNR Age: 77 Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Diet: PEG Feeding Activity: As tolerated with assistance Precautions: Fall‚ aspiration‚ skin Admitting Diagnosis/Chief Complaint: Dysphagia Past/Present surgical procedures: PEG placement on 11/11/14 Hx. of Present Illness: Patient is nonverbal and history of present illness is not included in the
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