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Dermatology
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Did you know…
- As the largest organ in the human body, skin consists of three major layers — epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (also called the subcutaneous tissue). While skin serves as the primary protective layer on our bodies, it also carries thousands of naturally-occurring, typically harmless, bacteria.
- The skin is your body’s first defence against disease and infection, and it protects your internal organs from injuries. It is the largest organ in the body. It regulates body temperature and both prevents fluid loss, as well as helps your body remove excess water and salt.
- The process of producing healthy new skin cells and removing or shedding old cells takes about 28 days. As you age, your skin becomes thinner and often drier. Thinning skin is a result of a breakdown of collagen fibres. As it ages, skin loses elasticity, especially if it has been exposed to excessive sunlight, and becomes more fragile.
- Anyone can develop skin cancer, although people with fair complexions tend to be more susceptible to specific types of skin cancer and precancerous conditions than people with darker skin tones.
