The skin is the largest organ of the body. I should not be surprised if it seems strange to you to think of it ;n this way, because it did to me when I was a medical student.
Function and structure of the skin
The skin has many functions, the first and most obvious of which is to serve as a protective envelope against germs and cold and against the drying out of the body’s vital fluids. The skin is resilient and tough enough to protect the soft underlying tissues from bruises and other mechanical injuries. In addition, it helps to regulate the body’s temperature by the evaporation of perspiration and by contracting or relaxing the superficial blood vessels. It acts as an organs of sense because of the many nerve endings it contains. It can adsorb certain substances, and it plays a part in the process of elimination. The skin is able to renew itself quite well when a portion of it [s destroyed.
Care of the skin
Normal skin needs chiefly to be kept clean with soap and water. Always use a clean washcloth or complex[on brush. Do not massage the soap into your skin. Always rinse thoroughly. Since normal skin tends to become dry with middle age, a plain Cold cream or oily lotion is helpful. In the winter, use less soap than you do in warm weather and always dry your skin thoroughly. Germicidal soaps and antiseptics are not necessary for either men or women. They can be irritating, and healthy skin is not bothered by the germs that land on it. Of course, you should take care of cuts and abrasions
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