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Non-viable tissue that is soft, moist, that can vary in color (white,
yellow, tan, gray, or green), may be loose or firmly adherent.
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How often does epidermal turnover
1 2 slough
occur?
3 Humectants 4 Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells
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How often does epidermal turnover Every 26-42 days
occur?
, Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes Produce keratin, make of 80% of the epidermis
Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes Determine the color of the skin
Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells Assist with skin immune system
Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells Provide tactile reception, produce nerve growth
factor
Rete Ridges/Pegs Fingerlike extensions that anchor the epidermis to
the dermis
Skin pH 4.5-6.5
Dermal proteins Collagen and Elastin
Dermal Cells: Fibroblasts Produce collagen and other proteins
Dermal Cells: Mast cells, Cells involved in immune surveillance
Macrophages, & Lymphocytes
Dermal appendages Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, nails
Emollients soften skin an provide lipids (i.e. silicone,
dimethicone, lanolin, ceramide
Humectants add water to skin (i.e. urea, lactic acid, glycerin)
Moisture Associated Skin Damage inflammation and erosion of the skin caused by
(MASD) prolonged exposure to various sources of moisture
Intertriginous Dermatitis (ITD) a type of MASD, inflammation and skin erosion
involving body folds and friction of skin to skin
Peristomal MASD (PMASD) Inflammation and denudation of the peristomal skin
associated with effluent exposure such as urine or
stool