Explain How the Skin Functions to Protect Deeper Tissues from Microbe

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Essay

Explain how the skin functions to protect deeper tissues from microbe damage.

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Definitions:

Strawberry Hemangioma

A benign vascular tumor characterized by a red, lumpy area on the skin that is present at birth or develops within a few weeks after.

Port-Wine Stain

A type of birthmark caused by swollen blood vessels which gives a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.

Juvenile Melanoma

A rare, benign skin condition in children, also known as Spitz nevus, that resembles melanoma.

Oral Candidiasis

A fungal infection in the mouth caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, often presenting as white lesions on the tongue or inner cheeks.