Skin Disorders: Impact and Advocacy

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What is the function of the epidermis in maintaining skin health?

Synthesis of vitamin D

Protection from harmful external factors (correct)

Thermoregulation

Shock absorption

Why is the skin estimated to weigh between 2.5 and 4 kg in an adult?

It contains subcutaneous fat and fibrous tissue (correct)

Because of the presence of two layers: the epidermis and the dermis

Due to the presence of over one million nerve endings

To provide insulation and thermoregulation

Which layer of the skin contains specialized cells like melanocytes and Langerhans cells?

Dermis

Epidermis (correct)

Vascular network

Subcutaneous fat

What is the main purpose of the dermis in the skin?

Contains nerve endings for sensation Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population is affected by skin diseases at any one time?

20-30% Signup and view all the answers

Which skin conditions mentioned in the text have the potential to cause stigma?

Eczema and psoriasis Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT associated with the skin's dermis?

Synthesis of vitamin D Signup and view all the answers

How do Mitchell and Kennedy (2006) suggest thinking of dermatology in association with skin disease?

Five Ds Signup and view all the answers

Why does the epidermis lack blood vessels?

To maintain a barrier against harmful external factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dermatologists?

Diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, nails, and hair Signup and view all the answers

How can a healthcare professional help a person with a skin problem?

Enhance the quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is dermatology the study of?

The skin and its diseases Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the function of the epidermis in maintaining skin health?

Why is the skin estimated to weigh between 2.5 and 4 kg in an adult?

Which layer of the skin contains specialized cells like melanocytes and Langerhans cells?

What is the main purpose of the dermis in the skin?

What percentage of the population is affected by skin diseases at any one time?

Which skin conditions mentioned in the text have the potential to cause stigma?

Which function is NOT associated with the skin's dermis?

How do Mitchell and Kennedy (2006) suggest thinking of dermatology in association with skin disease?

Why does the epidermis lack blood vessels?

What is the role of dermatologists?

How can a healthcare professional help a person with a skin problem?

What is dermatology the study of?

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