Burns Flashcards
(27 cards)
Injures only epidermis, as in sunburn; redness, heat, inflammation. Healing takes days to weeks, no scarring
Superficial, partial-thickness (first degree)
Destroys epidermis and some dermis, as in burn from hot liquid. May blister, healing varies with severity and stem cell survival. Stem cells in hair follicles and glands can help regenerate skin. Usually recovers completely, no scarring
Deep, partial thickness (second degree)
Destroys epidermis, dermis, and accessory structures. Results from prolonged exposure to heat, flames, hot liquids. Some healing in margins. Often require skin graft/ skin substitutes
Full-thickness (third degree)
Originate from the epidermis extend into dermis and hypodermis
Accessory structures
Accessory structures of the skin include
Hair follicle
Nails
Skin glands (sweat and sebaceous)
Protective covering on ends of fingers and toes
Nails
Parts of a nail
Nail plate (body)
Nail bed
Nail matrix
Lunula
Cuticle
Visible portion keratinized cells overlies nail bed
Nail plate
Surface of skin under nail plate
Nail bed
Active growth region not visible at proximal end of nail bed
Nail matrix
Pale half moon shaped region that lies over nail matrix nail matrix conceals deeper blood vessels
Lunula
Folded at proximal end of nail part of stratum corneum that extends slightly over nail
Cuticle
Present on all surfaces of skin except palms, soles, lips, and nipples. Parts of external reproductive organs
Hair
Tube like depression of epidermal cells from which hair develops extends into dermis or the subcutaneous layer
Hair follicle
Extends from skin surface to dermis or hypodermis
Hair root
Deepest part of hair root contains dividing cells of hair matrix
Hair bulb
Portion of hair that extends beyond skin surface composed of dead epidermal cells
Hair shaft
Contains blood vessels to nourish hair
Hair papilla
Attached a hair follicle contracts in response to cold or fear and causes goosebumps
Arrector pili muscle
Holocrine glands usually associated with hair follicles produce sebum which consist of fatty material and cellular debris. Seven keeps hair and skin soft and waterproof
Sebaceous glands
Widespread in skin. Originate in deeper dermis and hypodermis as all shapes coils
Sweat (sudoriferous) glands
Three types of sweat glands
Eccrine (Merocrine) glands
Apocrine sweat glands
Specialized sweat glands
Most numerous consist mainly of water some salt and Waze. Response to elevated body temperature. Open to body surface through pores
Eccrine (merocrine) glands
Axillary and groin areas open into hair follicles. Secrete by exocytosis. Respond to emotions and pain
Apocrine sweat glands