Feel the skin

Author: Wang Xin, U.S. Cengage Learning
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Do you know that your nails and hair are deformed skin? They grow from special structures deep within the dermis. Hair grows from hair follicles, while nails grow from the interstitial substance. Our skin is our armor. "Skin is your first line of defense against the external world." Skin provides a practical barrier that helps protect people from toxins, heat, and bacteria that spread diseases. It also plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature. Additionally, it balances body moisture and sensitivity. Therefore, if the skin is injured at any time (whether from burns or trauma), the body's resistance is significantly reduced. The doctor's first task is to remove dead tissue and bandage the wound to prevent infection.