TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Scars Form?
It's hard to escape childhood without racking up a few scars. Why do these leftover reminders of a painful cut or crash look different from the rest of our skin? And why do they stick around for so long after the incident that caused...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How a Wound Heals Itself
Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins to repair itself through a complex, well-coordinated process. This learning module takes us...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Have to Wear Sunscreen?
You already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good...
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Tlc Foundation: What Is Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder?
Read about skin picking, a poorly understood disorder which could be a stand-alone problem, or an underlying symptom of another serious illness.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. These range from annoying but relatively benign bacterial or fungal infections that are categorized as disorders, to skin cancer and severe burns,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Blood Vessels
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the different types of blood vessels and their roles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Keeping Skin Healthy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Your skin is your largest organ and constantly protects you from infections, so keeping your skin healthy is a good idea. Learn more about keeping skin healthy in...
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Rashes: The Itchy Truth
Learn about the different types of rashes and what you can do to prevent them in this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: The Story on Scars
Why did you get scars? How can you prevent them? Find out in this article written just for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Cellulitis
Learn about cellulitis, a serious infection that can be mistaken for a bruise, scrape, or insect bite, in this article for teens.