SKIN TUMORS
,INTRODUCTION
• The Skin makes up around 16% of total body weight – making it the largest organ
the body – although it’s hard to imagine it as a single organ.
• Skin is also known as Integument, which is the part of the Integumentary System
• The Integumentary System also consists of structures that are derivatives of the
Skin – such as Nails, Hair and glands within the skin , like Sweat glands.
• The Integumentary System –
• Protects the body from infections, abrasion , dehydration, etc.
• Helps Regulate body Temperature.
• Contains Nerve Receptors that can detect Pain, Sensation and Pressure.
,LAYERS OF SKIN
• The Skin is divided into three layers –
• Epidermis – Thin Outermost layer of the
Skin.
• Dermis - Under the Epidermis , thick
layer contains Nerves and Blood Vessels.
• Hypodermis- It is made of Fat and
Connective tissue that anchors the skin to
the underlying muscle.
, TYPES OF SKIN
THICK SKIN THIN SKIN
• It has a Much thicker outer layer of
• Thin Skin has thinner epidermis as compared to
epidermis that helps to protect the body in
the epidermis of Thick Skin.
places where it is regularly exposed to slightly
harsher physical conditions. • Thick skin has all the structures as thick skin expect
it has a thinner epidermis.
• That Why it’s typically found in Places such as the
Palms of the hands and Soles of the feet.
• Thick skin does not have Hair follicles or Oil • Thin skin has additional structures such as Hair
producing glands called Sebaceous glands. follicles and Sebaceous glands.
• The Overall thickness is often More than • The Overall thickness is typically only between 1-
5mm. 2mm thick.
,INTRODUCTION
• The Skin makes up around 16% of total body weight – making it the largest organ
the body – although it’s hard to imagine it as a single organ.
• Skin is also known as Integument, which is the part of the Integumentary System
• The Integumentary System also consists of structures that are derivatives of the
Skin – such as Nails, Hair and glands within the skin , like Sweat glands.
• The Integumentary System –
• Protects the body from infections, abrasion , dehydration, etc.
• Helps Regulate body Temperature.
• Contains Nerve Receptors that can detect Pain, Sensation and Pressure.
,LAYERS OF SKIN
• The Skin is divided into three layers –
• Epidermis – Thin Outermost layer of the
Skin.
• Dermis - Under the Epidermis , thick
layer contains Nerves and Blood Vessels.
• Hypodermis- It is made of Fat and
Connective tissue that anchors the skin to
the underlying muscle.
, TYPES OF SKIN
THICK SKIN THIN SKIN
• It has a Much thicker outer layer of
• Thin Skin has thinner epidermis as compared to
epidermis that helps to protect the body in
the epidermis of Thick Skin.
places where it is regularly exposed to slightly
harsher physical conditions. • Thick skin has all the structures as thick skin expect
it has a thinner epidermis.
• That Why it’s typically found in Places such as the
Palms of the hands and Soles of the feet.
• Thick skin does not have Hair follicles or Oil • Thin skin has additional structures such as Hair
producing glands called Sebaceous glands. follicles and Sebaceous glands.
• The Overall thickness is often More than • The Overall thickness is typically only between 1-
5mm. 2mm thick.
