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Consists of
- *skin, sweat, and oil glands
- *hair
- *fingernails
- *teeth
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Functions
- *protects underlying tissues
- *regulates body temperature
- *eliminates some wastes
- *receives sensory stimuli: touch, pressure, temperature, pain
- *prevents water loss
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Common Disorders
- *acne
- *burns
- *carcinoma
- *fungal infections, impentigo
- *keloid
- *pediculosis
- *puritis
- *psoriasis
- *dermatitis-inflammation of the dermis
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Diagnostic Tests
- *Biopsies
- *KOH prep
- *Microbiological cultures
- *Tissue cultures
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