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top layer of skin
contains epithelial cells, keratin, and dendritic cells |
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thick layer of fibrous and elastic connective tissue
Found under the epidermis
contains hair follicles, sweat gland ducts, and sebaceous gland ducts |
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a community of microbes that withstand the environment of the skin
Mostly gram positive bacteria
beneficial by out competing more harmful microbes |
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Necrotizing faciitus
Impetigo |
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| Streptococcal Disease Classification |
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a-hemolytic: partial destruction of RBS
b-hemolytic: total destruction
y-hemolytic: no destruction |
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Strep throat
Cellulitis
Toxic shock syndrome
Necrotizing faciitis |
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arises from clogged hair follicle
follicles clogged by sebum and shedding cells
flares ups related to hormones
Main bacteria: Propionibacterium acnes |
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Can be latent
HSV 1&2, Chickenpox, Roseola, Cancer |
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| Other Viral Diseases of the skin |
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Measles
Rubella
Warts
Smallpox |
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