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A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]
Endocrine conditions often present with cutaneous findings as the skin interacts with the endocrine system in many ways. [61] [62] Acanthosis nigricans associated with malignancy (acanthosis nigricans type I) Acanthosis nigricans associated with obesity, insulin-resistant states, and endocrinopathy (acanthosis nigricans type III)
Skin conditions resulting from errors in metabolism (125 P) ... List of cutaneous conditions associated with increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer;
A skin infection is an infection of the skin in humans and other animals, that can also affect the associated soft tissues such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes. [ citation needed ] They comprise a category of infections termed skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs), or skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), [ 1 ] and acute ...
In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...
Retiform purpura can also look similar to toasted skin syndrome, but is a much more serious condition and can be a sign of infection in the body, Friedman says.
“Toasted skin syndrome is the non-medical term for a skin condition that is caused by chronic exposure to low levels of heat or specific types of radiation," explains Dr. Rachel Nazarian, MD ...
The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue guarding muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals' skin, and it is very similar to pig skin.