Skin, Hair and Nails

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Skin, Hair and Nails

The Skin / Integumentary System

The 3 layers of the skin are:

1) Epidermis
2) Dermis
3) Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis)

The subcutaneous layer is made up of adipose tissue / fat cells / areolar.

The 3 main functions of the subcutaneous layer is warmth (insulation), protection, and energy.

Functions of the skin include:

Sensation
Heat regulation
Absorption
Protection
Excretion
Secretion
Vitamin D production
Melanin formation

Growth and Repair of the skin

Cell formation - new cells are produced by cell division (mitosis).

Keratinisation (protein) - this is the flattening and hardening of the skin, hair and nails.

Desquamation - this is the removal of dead skin cells.

Also, melanin is the skins pigment.

What factors affect the ageing process?

Health - dark circles, lack of colour, bags under the eyes.
Lifestyle - tiredness, gym, snacks.
Medication - dry out skin, blemishes, thin skin.
Age - makes the skin thin, pigmentation, loss of elasticity.
Diet - blemishes, greasy, papules, pustules, dehydration.
Smoking - yellow skin, lip lines, lose the lip shape (corrugation), weep yellow liquid.
UV Rays - sunbeds, outside, skin cancer, ageing, pigmentation.
Stress - hair loss, wrinkles, weakens organs, blemishes, menstrual cycles.
Medical Conditions - Medication, thin skin - diabetes.
Climate - sweat, blemishes, broken capillaries, dryness.

Skin becomes rougher.
Skin becomes slack - loss of elastin.
Skin becomes…

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What's a common remedy for dry skin?

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