Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic worldwide inflammatory disease that involves the hair follicle and sometimes the nails.1‚2 The hair follicle is an immunologically privileged organ that is protected from the attack by cytotoxic T – lymphocytes (CTLS) by decreasing major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I expression.3‚4 Current evidence indicates that hair follicle inflammation in alopecia areata is caused by a T- cell mediated autoimmune mechanism occurring in genetically
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suspicious tissue. A pathologist will then examine the tissue and determine whether the sample is benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancerous). Like most cancers‚ early detection is key for skin cancer‚ so make sure you stay up to date with your dermatology
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7th Grade Science Class Notes – Integumentary System Integumentary System The body system composed of the skin‚ glands‚ hair‚ and nails The largest system in the body Functions of the Skin Protect internal organs Maintain proper temperature Gather sensory information Vitamin D production Three Main Layers of the Skin 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Subcutaneous Tissue Epidermis Outermost layer Continuously being renewed Thicker in some places (like the thick soles of your feet
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I spent my summer vacation. During my travel in Mexico‚ I got to job shadow my uncle who is a surgeon. I was able to watch him do an appendectomy‚ which was very interesting. Nursing is a field that interests me‚ especially emergency care and dermatology. Entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
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Vitiligo occurs when the body attacks the cells that control skin pigmentation. The areas that are attacked then cause smooth‚ white patches to form on the body when the skin loses pigment. These patches often form on the hands and face. Vitiligo on the scalp causes white hair to grow from that area. It is not a painful condition‚ but people who have it are often sensitive about the way they look. Only around one percent of the population is affected by this condition. Alison’s Story In 2010‚ Alison
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By Jonas Wilson Skin tags Skin tags are practically harmless cutaneous growths on the skin that are predominantly composed of loose collagen fibers and blood vessels in the epidermis. They are known medically as acrochorda‚ fibroepithelial polyps‚ papillomas or soft fibromas and are typically flesh-colored or in some cases darkly pigmented. Being benign in nature‚ skin tags usually do not undergo any transformations in terms of size‚ shape or color over time and are generally painless unless
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Case report: Nicolau syndrome after intramuscular steroid injection Abstract: Nicolau syndrome is an uncommon side effect of intramuscular injection that results in local ischemic necrosis of the skin and adipose tissue. Pediatric cases have been less reported. In this article we present a 10 year old girl developing nicolau syndrome after intramuscular injection of steroid as a treatment for alopecia areata. Introduction Nicolau syndrome is a rare iatrogenic syndrome as a side effect of intramuscular
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental disorder in which an individual has an intense‚ overwhelming preoccupation with a perceived flaw in his or her appearance. A person with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) has a highly distorted sense of his or her own appearance‚ and any part of his or her body can be a subject of that concern. Sometimes the perceived defect is completely imagined‚ and sometimes an actual “flaw” is the subject of a disproportionate level of obsessive
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References: Finner‚ A. M. (2013). Nutrition and hair: deficiencies and supplements. Dermatology Clinics‚ 31(1)‚ 167-172. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2012.08.015 Goldstein‚ B Shapiro‚ J.‚ Otberg‚ N.‚ & Hordinsky‚ M. (2013). Evaluation and diagnosis of hair loss. Retrieved from http://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-and-diagnosis-of-hair-loss
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Summary While cosmetic procedures have a significant impact on certain aspects of aging‚ such as deep‚ wrinkling‚ sagging‚ and volume loss‚ they fail to address the overall quality of the skin. Daily skincare routines‚ potentially can have a significant long-term impact on the overall quality of a person’s complexion. By expanding our product knowledge‚ we can help our patients individualize their at-home skincare routine using effective products and ingredients designed to address their specific
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