IMPORTANCE OF THE SKIN FOR THE HOMEOSTATIC BALANCE OF THE

HUMAN BODY

INTRODUCTION

Through evolution, man developed a dermal layer, called skin, which helps protect his

internal organs from injuries, maintain temperature in the face of heat and cold, in addition to

uniting his extremities and helping in processes such as senses and movement. , which is made

up of various layers of dermal cells and that interact with the environment in various ways,

mainly in homeostatic balance, which keeps the parts and organs in their position to avoid

diseases, injuries or death.

DEVELOPMENT

The skin is the main part of the integumentary system, which is the largest within the body

where the dermis covers an average square inch (6.5 centimeters) of skin, it has 20 blood vessels,

650 sweat glands and more than a thousand nerve endings, in addition, the which has about

60,000 pigment-producing cells, each of these structures are compressed into a density of cells 2

mm thick

The skin fulfills various functions in the human body. Many of these functionalities are

related to homeostasis. The primary functions of the dermis are to prevent the loss of body water

and serve as a barrier against the access of microorganisms. In addition, the melanin in the

dermis blocks UV rays and safeguards the innermost layers from their harmful effects.

The dermis also helps regulate body temperature. Once the body temperature is high

enough, the sweat glands release sweat that spreads over the entire dermis area. As sweat
evaporates, it cools the human body. The blood vessels in the dermis also dilate, or widen, once

the body temperature is high enough. This allows more blood to flow through the dermis,

bringing body heat to the area, where it is radiated to the environment. Once the body

temperature is low enough, the sweat glands stop generating sweat and the blood vessels in the

dermis tighten, or narrow, thus conserving body heat.

Likewise, in order to have healthy skin, you must have the following recommendations:

Exfoliate the skin: where gels or exfoliating massages have particles that promote the cell

renewal process without harming the epidermis, these acids, also called AHAs, can irritate

various skin types, so you should stop using them if you notice signs of irritation or redness of

the dermis.

Moisturize your skin: doing it daily helps keep it smooth and increase moisture levels, which

varies depending on age and skin type. You can find AHA acids, vitamin E, wheat germ, aloe

vera, and plant extracts. and other added elements to improve the tone and texture of the dermis,

as well as to minimize age marks and wrinkles

Sunblocks: These prevent skin cancer, the biggest danger from prolonged exposure to

sunlight.

Monitor the skin: be aware of wounds, lacerations or changes in skin color, in addition to

visiting the doctor to check it, in addition to studying the characteristics of the skin and

identifying which creams are suitable for this

Avoid smoking: since this activity can reduce cell reproduction and therefore cell

replacement, in addition to generating injuries, due to smoke derivatives, such as tar.

 CONCLUSION

The skin became the body's first defense mechanism to be able to maintain its health and

quality of life. Due to this, it is necessary to be able to take care of it and keep it in healthy

conditions, to avoid injuries or diseases that could harm the body and its internal organs.

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