Skin

21 cards·by jhalli

What are the thin outermost layers of skin known as

epidermis

Langerhans cell functions as

cells frontline defense of the immune system in the skin

How many types of tissue make up the dermis

three

What tissues make up the dermis

collagen elastic tissue and reticular fibers

The subcutaneous tissue

has connective tissue that house large blood vessels and nerves

What phytotherapy is effective against Psoriasis

a hydrophilic ointment containing a leaf extract of Wrightia tinctoria (Apocynaccae)

What is the Chinese remedy for psoriasis

an ointment containing 4-5% extracts of Lytta vesicatoria and aconitum Chinese and euphorbia

Some efficacy has been found for use of topical ointment containing what kind of bark

Mahonia aquifolium

What plays a role in atopic eczema

defects in the metabolism of alfa-linolenic acid

What is effective at treating eczema and bacterial infection

fenugreek seed and marshmellow root

What infusion is useful for pediatric skin conditions

walnut leaf and wild pansy herb

What phytotherpetuic remedies are for itching and scratching

juice of dock or sorrel leaves of houseleek and leaf extract of Croton

What is erysipelas

a severe skin rash accompanied by fever and vomiting

What causes erysipelas

a streptococcal bacterium

Inflammatory dermatitis and hemorrhoids can be treated with

witch hazel

What is witch hazel

a North American deciduous shrub used by Native Americans for varieties of skin problems

Aloe vera is native to

Arab and Africa

Aloe juice contains what water soluble cathartic glycoside

anthraquinone

What is chrysophanic acid

a skin healing agent found in aloe gel

What is barbaloin

an ingredient found in aloe gel that inhibits methicillin resistant staph aureus and mycobacterium tuberculosis

Turmeric is used in

sunscreen formulations