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Skin
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The skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature.
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Related Pictures & Images
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Airway burn
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Burn, blister - close-up
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Burn, thermal - close-up
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Burns
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First degree burn
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Malignant melanoma
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Melanoma - neck
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Melanoma of the liver - MRI scan
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Minor burn - first aid - series
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Second degree burn
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Sentinel node biopsy
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Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma
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Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma
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Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma
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Skin cancer, malignant melanoma
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Skin cancer, melanoma - flat, brown lesion
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Skin cancer, melanoma - raised, dark lesion
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Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail
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Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading
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Skin cancer, raised multi-color melanoma
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Sun protection
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Third degree burn
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Review Date : 1/13/2010
Reviewed By : Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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