Skin and Connective TissueEven a quick look at the surface of human skin reveals its many complexities. Much more than a simple shell for the human body, the skin helps protect internal organs and, working in conjunction with connective tissue, allows the human body to function as a unit. This comprehensive volume examines the components of the human integumentary system, as well as the various diseases and disorders to which it is vulnerable. |
Contents
Hives | 110 |
Insect Bite and Sting | 111 |
Pemphigus | 112 |
Psoriasis | 114 |
Sunburn | 116 |
Localized Skin Conditions | 117 |
Abnormalities in Pigmentation | 118 |
Skin Blood Vessel Disorders | 122 |
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Types of Connective Tissue | 39 |
Cartilage | 40 |
Ligament | 42 |
Tendon | 43 |
Bone and Periosteum | 44 |
Chapter 3 Embryology and Biodynamics of Skin and Connective Tissue | 46 |
Embryological Tissues | 48 |
Biodynamic Properties | 50 |
Cutaneous Sense Organs | 51 |
Pigmentation | 65 |
Immunoregulation and Langerhans Cells | 68 |
Chapter 4 Skin Diseases and Injuries | 70 |
General Features of Skin Disease | 71 |
Erythema | 75 |
Skin Injuries | 76 |
Bruises | 82 |
Calluses and Corns | 83 |
Skin Squeeze | 84 |
Frostbite | 85 |
Skin Graft | 89 |
Chapter 5 Skin Infections and Infestations | 90 |
Types of Skin Infections and Infestations | 91 |
Abscess | 94 |
Blastomycosis | 95 |
Impetigo and Boils | 96 |
Pediculosis | 98 |
Pinta | 99 |
Scabies | 101 |
Warts | 103 |
Chapter 6 Diseases and Disorders of Skin Tissues | 105 |
Dermatitis | 106 |
Diseases of Hair and Pilosebaceous Follicles | 123 |
Acne | 124 |
Diseases of Sweat Glands | 126 |
Nails Disease | 129 |
Chapter 7 Diseases and Disorders of Connective Tissue | 131 |
Disorders of Inflammation and Autoimmunity | 133 |
Necrotizing Vasculitides | 135 |
Polychondritis and Relapsing Polychondritis | 137 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | 138 |
Rheumatic Fever | 140 |
Scleroderma | 141 |
Sjögren Syndrome | 144 |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | 145 |
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura | 149 |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 150 |
Herniated Disk | 153 |
Polychondritis | 154 |
Chapter 8 Cancers and Hereditary of the Skin and Connective Tissue | 156 |
Melanoma | 157 |
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer | 160 |
Cancers of Connective Tissues | 163 |
Hereditary Disorders of Skin and Connective Tissue | 166 |
Achondroplasia | 167 |
Dupuytren Contracture | 168 |
EhlersDanlos Syndrome | 169 |
Marfan Syndrome | 170 |
Mucopolysaccharidoses | 171 |
Myositis Ossificans | 174 |
Osteogenesis Imperfecta | 175 |
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum | 176 |
Conclusion | 178 |
Glossary | 180 |
Bibliography | 182 |
Connective Tisssue Disease | 183 |
Index | 184 |
Back Cover | 190 |
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