HOW LIVER DISEASE TRIGGERS SKIN IRRITATION
Liver disease can trigger skin irritation through various mechanisms. The liver plays a crucial role in the body’s metabolism, detoxification, and production of essential proteins. When the liver is compromised, it can lead to a range of skin-related symptoms and…
EXPLORING SKIN GRAFTING TECHNIQUES AND SKIN SUBSTITUTE
Skin graft Skin graft is a surgical procedure that involves the transplantation of skin from one area of the body, known as the donor site, to another area, known as the recipient site, which has lost its skin due to…
SKIN PHARMACOLOGY OVERVIEW
Introduction The pharmacology of skin involves the study of drugs and their effects on the skin. It includes topics like topical medications, which are applied directly to the skin, and systemic drugs that can affect the skin as a side…
HOW TO IDENTIFY AND TREAT BACTERIAL INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN
Skin commensals and pathogens Cultural Characteristics of Skin Commensals: Diversity: The human skin harbors a diverse array of commensal microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites. These organisms are part of the skin’s natural microbiota and vary in their species…
OTHER ORGANS OF FARM ANIMALS
The structure and functions of the skin, kidney and liver are discussed below in detail. Skin The skin of farm animals has been described as the largest organ of the body. It covers the outer surfaces of all animals.…
ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS
By-products derived from farm animals include hides and skin, fur, wool, feathers, horns, milk, eggs, meat, tail of animal, bone, blood and manure (dung). 1) HIDES AND SKIN Hides and skin are derived from the skin of cattle, sheep,…
SKIN
The entire surface of the body is covered by skin. In man, the skin is about 1 to 2mm thick except the skin of the palm and soles with thickness of about 6mm. The skin is the most extensive organ…
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