Normal

The skin is the largest organ of the body and first line of defense against the external
environment, protecting us from ultraviolet (UV) light coming from the sun, trauma,
pathogens, microorganisms, and toxins. The function of the skin is to protect people from
microorganisms, dehydration, UV, and external environment.

Layers of the Skin

The skin has three layers: epidermis (or the uppermost layer), dermis, and the
hypodermis (deeper subcutaneous layer). The epidermis provides a waterproof barrier and
contributes to skin tone, the dermis is found beneath the epidermis which contains the
connective tissue, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands, the
hypodermis is made of fat and connective tissue. It is highly vascularized and blood supply
originates from a larger network of blood vessels and capillaries to the regional branches of
the systemic circulation to areas sa subcutaneous tissue and dermis.

The skin also has the ability to perceive changes in the environment as there are free
nerve endings located in the epidermis.

Abnormal
 Skin Burn Classification

Burns is one of the complications in the skin that are painful wounds caused by
thermal burns (burns due to heat sources when coming into contact with the skin, radiation
burns (due to prolonged exposure to UV), chemical burns (due to chemicals coming into
contact with the skin or eyes), and electrical burns (due to electrical currents). It also has
classification ranging from first to third degree burns and it depends on how deep the burns
penetrate the skin.