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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Skin Disorders I chose my topic because I have a skin condition‚ and I thought it might be a good idea to research different skin disorders. I have eczema on my foot and it was a very irritable skin disorder to go through. But thanks to the miracle of modern day medicine‚ all I’m left with is a scar and it is barely noticeable. Since that’s my skin disorder I will begin with eczema and work my way down to pressure sores. Eczema is a term used to describe itchy‚ red inflammation of the skin with
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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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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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skin Skin conditions Skin conditions BOILS: A boil also known as a furuncle is a deep infection of the hair follicle or oil gland. When a boil starts to break out the skin becomes red and quiet tender. After a few days the boil becomes a white this is puss collecting under the skin‚ the boil becomes even more painful. When individual boils cluster together they are called carbuncles. Boils are cause by an in infection with the bacterium Staphylococcus aurous‚ this is generally harmless. Golden
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exposure to harmful UV rays. On the other hand‚ Asian societies have a strong preference for lighter complexions as tanned skin is a symbol of working class (Sebastion‚ 2002). For example‚ Japanese female favor cute‚ smooth-skinned‚ faired look and slender androgynous men (Hays‚ 2009). Therefore‚ in order to obtain beautiful skin‚ Asian men would prefer purchasing skin lotions‚ whitening agents and anti-aging beauty creams. Hence‚ different products are assigned with different level of priorities as cultural
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‘The Skin I’m In’ This story by Sharon Flake is a very despairing story. It shows all of the pain and suffering a young girl named Maleeka had to face growing up. Maleeka was bullied because of her skin color. She was a little darker than everybody else so she was teased terribly because of it. For example‚ on page 3 of The Skin I’m In‚ John-John would make fun of her color by making a song about how her skin is so dark that they “just can’t see her”. She
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