Regis NU650: Module 1 – Derm | questions and answers 2023/24

Regis NU650: Module 1 – Derm | questions and answers 2023/24 Epidermis - The outermost layer of the skin Dermis - Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer Sebaceous glands - Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is secreted through hair follicles Eccrine sweat glands - Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface Apocrine sweat glands - Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion found in the armpit and groin Subcutaneous tissue - Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat Melanin - Brownish pigment that increase when exposed to sunlight Carotene - Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially found in the palms and soles Oxyhemoglobin - A bright red pigment, causes redding of the skin Deoxyhemoglobin - Blue pigment when oxygen is released to the tissues Cyanosis - A blue color is found due to decrease oxygen or blood flow Lunular - Whitish crescent area of fingernails Clubbing - Increased curvature of the nail bed usually due to an underlying disease