Epidermis Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Epidermis and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Review 3 Ladhani S. Joannou CL. Lochrie DP. Evans RW. Poston SM.:
Clinical, microbial, and biochemical aspects of the exfoliative toxins causing staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome.
Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 12:224-242, 1999The exfoliative (epidermolytic) toxins of Staphylococcus aureus are the causative agents of the staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome (SSSS), a blistering skin disorder that predominantly affects children. Clinical features of SSSS vary along a spectrum, ranging from a few localized blisters to generalized exfoliation covering almost the entire body.The toxins act specifically at the zona granulosa of the epidermis to produce the characteristic exfoliation, although the mechanism by which this is achieved is still poorly understood.Despite the availability of antibiotics, SSSS carries a significant mortality rate, particularly among neonates with secondary complications of epidermal loss and among adults with underlying diseases. | View Page |
| First Degree Thermal Burns A first degree burn involves only the skin's outer layer (the epidermis) and is the least severe.Symptoms are redness, pain, and mild swelling. | View Page |
| Second Degree Thermal Burns A second degree burn extends entirely through the epidermis and into the deep skin layer.These burns are more severe, creating blisters, swelling, oozing, and severe pain. | View Page |