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Conditions of the human integumentary system constitute a broad spectrum of diseases, also known as dermatoses, as well as many nonpathologic states (like, in certain circumstances, melanonychia and racquet nails).
Skin condition. 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]
The skin is one of the largest organs of the body. In humans, it accounts for about 12 to 15 percent of total body weight and covers 1.5 to 2 m 2 of surface area. [1] 3D still showing human integumentary system. The skin (integument) is a composite organ, made up of at least two major layers of tissue: the epidermis and the dermis. [2]
Radiographic findings associated with conditions of or affecting the human integumentary system Finding Condition(s) Osteopathia striata: Goltz syndrome: Osteopoikilosis: Buschke–Ollendorff syndrome: Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia: McCune–Albright syndrome: Osteodystrophy: Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy: Chondrodysplasia punctata
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis ( EV) is a skin condition characterised by warty skin lesions. [ 1] It results from an abnormal susceptibility to HPV infection (HPV) and is associated with a high lifetime risk of squamous cell carcinomas in skin. [ 1] It generally presents with scaly spots and small bumps particularly on the hands, feet, face ...
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. Though nearly all human skin is covered ...
Dental abnormalities associated with conditions of or affecting the human integumentary system Abnormality Condition(s) Pegged teeth: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia Incontinentia pigmenti Congenital syphilis: Pitted teeth: Herlitz variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa Tuberous sclerosis Gorlin syndrome Tricho–dento–osseous syndrome
Dermatology. Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. [1] [2] It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects. [3] [4] [5] A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. [2] [6]