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Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]
The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2] 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).
5 Integumentary system. 6 Musculoskeletal system. 7 Urinary system. 8 Reproductive system. Toggle Reproductive system subsection. 8.1 Female. ... List of inflammatory ...
List of immunofluorescence findings for autoimmune bullous conditions; List of inclusion bodies that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous conditions; List of keratins expressed in the human integumentary system; List of radiographic findings associated with cutaneous conditions; List of specialized glands within the human integumentary system; List of ...
Conditions caused by mutations in or antibodies against junctional proteins found within the epidermis of the human integumentary system. Junctional protein Condition(s) Desmocollin 1: Subcorneal pustular dermatosis type of IgA pemphigus: Desmocollin 2: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) Desmoglein 1: Striate palmoplantar keratoderma
Sunspots are small darkened areas on the skin, often on the face. Top derms explain the causes, ways to treat them and when to worry about skin cancer.
List of immunofluorescence findings for autoimmune bullous conditions; List of inclusion bodies that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous conditions; List of keratins expressed in the human integumentary system; List of radiographic findings associated with cutaneous conditions; List of specialized glands within the human integumentary system; List of ...
Many skin conditions require a skin biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis. With several of these conditions there are features within the cells contained in the skin biopsy specimen that have elements in their cytoplasm or nucleus that have a characteristic appearance unique to the condition. These elements are termed inclusion bodies.