This page provides a comprehensive overview of various dermatologic conditions, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, nursing care, and medical tr...This page provides a comprehensive overview of various dermatologic conditions, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, nursing care, and medical treatments. Topics include common conditions like contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, pruritus, acne, bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections, as well as benign and malignant tumors.
Excessive exposure to the UV in sunlight can be damaging and the pigment melanin, deposited in cells at the base of the epidermis, helps to protect the underlying layers of the skin from this damage. ...Excessive exposure to the UV in sunlight can be damaging and the pigment melanin, deposited in cells at the base of the epidermis, helps to protect the underlying layers of the skin from this damage. Melanin also colours the skin and variations in the amount of melanin produces colours from pale yellow to black. As holes in the ozone layer increase exposure to the sun’s UV rays, so too does the rate of skin cancer in humans and animals.
