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Extra Credit Assignment #1: Clinical Conditions of the Skin

Humans are visual by nature, as are other primates. Humans observe visual cues from each other's

surfaces, namely the skin. Tanning, blushing, acne, and wrinkles (just to name a few) are all conditions of

the integument that give nonverbal cues to other humans. In this exercise, explore some of the clinical

aspects of the skin and examine the effects of these conditions on the integument.

Choose 1 of the following 3 topics:

Topic 1 - Skin Cancer:

1. Go to the following web site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDwigwLwd5A and watch the

video tutorial on the development and types of skin cancer.

2. Write a 2-3 page essay (double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font) about skin cancer that

answers the following questions:

 What are the three types of skin cancer?

 Which type of skin cancer is easily treatable?

 Explain why melanoma is so dangerous.

Topic 2 -Acne:

1. Go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/acne/htm/index.htm and complete the

tutorial for acne. You can play either the interactive tutorial or the self-playing tutorial since

they both contain the same information.

2. Write a 2-3 page essay (double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font) about acne that

answers the following questions:

 What factors can cause acne?

 What is a common myth about the cause of acne?

 What are some treatments for acne?

Topic 3 – Skin Burns and Aging:

1. Go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/burns/htm/index.htm and complete the

tutorial on burns. You can play either the interactive tutorial or the self-playing tutorial since

they both contain the same information.

2. Go to http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/elderly-skin-conditions to

read about the effects of aging on the skin. Be sure to click on the tabs at the top to read about

symptoms and treatment in addition to the overview page where you started.

3. Write a 2-3 page essay (double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font) about burns and aging

that answers the following questions:

 Describe the signs of first, second and third degree burns.

 What are the principle effects of aging on the skin?