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    Homeostatic Imbalances: in The Integumentary System

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    The document discusses several homeostatic imbalances and conditions that can affect the integumentary system. It describes conditions such as acne, which is caused by an overproduction of sebum clogging hair follicles; alopecia, which is hereditary hair loss; and albinism, a genetic disorder affecting skin, hair, and eye pigmentation. Additionally, it outlines different types of burns that damage the epidermis to varying degrees as well as infections like chickenpox and impetigo.

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    Homeostatic Imbalances: in The Integumentary System

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    The document discusses several homeostatic imbalances and conditions that can affect the integumentary system. It describes conditions such as acne, which is caused by an overproduction of sebum clogging hair follicles; alopecia, which is hereditary hair loss; and albinism, a genetic disorder affecting skin, hair, and eye pigmentation. Additionally, it outlines different types of burns that damage the epidermis to varying degrees as well as infections like chickenpox and impetigo.

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    The document discusses several homeostatic imbalances and conditions that can affect the integumentary system. It describes conditions such as acne, which is caused by an overproduction of sebum clogging hair follicles; alopecia, which is hereditary hair loss; and albinism, a genetic disorder affecting skin, hair, and eye pigmentation. Additionally, it outlines different types of burns that damage the epidermis to varying degrees as well as infections like chickenpox and impetigo.

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    Homeostatic Imbalances: in The Integumentary System

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    Marilou Dacles II
    The document discusses several homeostatic imbalances and conditions that can affect the integumentary system. It describes conditions such as acne, which is caused by an overproduction of sebum clogging hair follicles; alopecia, which is hereditary hair loss; and albinism, a genetic disorder affecting skin, hair, and eye pigmentation. Additionally, it outlines different types of burns that damage the epidermis to varying degrees as well as infections like chickenpox and impetigo.

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    HOMEOSTATIC

    IMBALANCES
    in the Integumentary System
    Acne vulgaris
    - A skin disturbance that typically occurs 
    on areas of the skin that are rich in 
    sebaceous glands, such as the face and 
    back.
    - Hormones, such as androgens, 
    stimulate the release of sebum. 
    - Hair follicles become blocked due to an 
    overproduction and accumulation of 
    sebum and keratin.
    Alopecia
    - Loss of hair;
    baldness is
    usually due to
    genetic factors
    and cannot be
    treated. Baldness
    may signify
    anatomical
    maturity.
    Albinism
    - a genetic disorder that affects (completely 
    or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and 
    eyes.
    - The defect is primarily due to the 
    inability of melanocytes to produce 
    melanin.
    - they also tend to be more sensitive to light 
    and have vision problems due to the lack 
    of pigmentation on the retinal wall. 
    Burns
    ­ An epithelial injury caused by contact 
    with thermal, radioactive, chemical, or 
    electrical agents.
    Types of Burns
    First Degree Burn
    - Involve the
    epidermis and are
    characterized by
    redness, pain,
    and edema – such
    as with a sunburn.
    Second Degree Burn
    - Involve the
    epidermis and
    are
    characterized
    by pain,
    redness, and
    blistering.
    Third Degree Burn
    - Destroys the
    entire skin and
    frequently
    expose the
    underlying
    organs.
    - The skin is
    charred and
    numb and does
    not protect
    against fluid
    Chickenpox
    - Caused by the virus Varicella zoster.
    - It develops in young children producing
    many highly itchy, vesicular eruptions all
    over the skin.
    - Their scabs
    are highly
    contagious,
    except when
    dry.
    Decubitus Ulcer
    - A bedsore – an
    exposed ulcer
    caused by a
    continual
    pressure that
    restricts dermal
    blood flow to a
    localized portion
    of the skin.
    Eczema
    - an allergic reaction that manifests as
    dry, itchy patches of the skin that
    resembles rashes.
    - An inflammatory condition of the skin
    attended with itching and the
    exudation of serous matters.
    Frostbite
    - A local destruction of the skin resulting
    from freezing.
    - First-degree frostbite, the skin will
    appear cyanotic and swollen.
    - Second-degree frostbite, as the
    affected area is warmed, the skin will
    swell, redden, and blister.
    - Third-degree frostbite, severe
    edema, some bleeding, numbness, &
    Hirsutism
    - abnormal amount of hair growth in
    unusual places.
    - excessive hairiness, especially in
    women.
    Impetigo
    - A contagious skin infection that results
    in lesions followed by scaly patches.
    - it generally occurs on the face and is
    caused by staphylococci or
    streptococci.
    Moles
    - Are
    produced by
    grouping of
    melanocytes
    that develop
    during the
    first years of
    life.
    Psoriasis
    - chronic skin
    disorder in
    which too many
    epidermal cells
    are produced.
    - An inherited
    inflammatory
    skin disease,
    usually
    expressed as
    circular scaly
    patches of skin.
    Pediculosis
    - An
    infestation of
    the hairy
    parts of the
    body or
    clothing with
    the eggs,
    larvae or
    adults of
    lice.
    Vitiligo
    - the melanocytes in certain areas lose
    their ability to produce melanin,
    possibly due to an autoimmune
    reaction.
    - this leads to a loss of color in patches.
    Neither albinism nor vitiligo directly
    affects the lifespan of an individual.
    Warts
    - A roughened
    projection of
    epidermal
    cells caused
    by a virus.

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