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Superficial
...al to the rest of the eye. In contrast, the heart is deep to the rib cage, and the intestines are deep to the abdominal muscles. ...and pathogens. They also play a role in temperature regulation, sensation, and vitamin D production.

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Integumentary System
...roduce sweat, oil, and wax to cool, lubricate, and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals. ==Structure and Function==

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Ectodermal dysplasia
...0 recognized forms of ectodermal dysplasia, and they can affect both males and females. * [[Hypotrichosis]] (sparse hair)

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Conditions of the skin appendages
...tions can have various causes, ranging from genetic factors to infections, and can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. ...equire multidisciplinary management involving dermatologists, geneticists, and sometimes other specialists.

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Dermatological
...the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. ...gement of any health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes. A dermatologist is a health professional who specializes in this

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Ceratin
...e outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves

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Keratin
...ils, and other parts of the body. Keratin also provides necessary strength and resilience to these tissues. ...d forms a right-handed coiled coil structure. Beta-keratin, found in birds and reptiles, is formed by pleated sheets.

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Pili torti onychodysplasia
...plasia include twisted hair (pili torti) and malformed or poorly developed nails (onychodysplasia). ==Symptoms and Characteristics==

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Integumentary system
...to retain body fluids, protect against disease, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature. ...ainst the environment and is responsible for the sensation of touch, heat, and cold.

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Autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
...a reduced ability to sweat. Other signs and symptoms include hypotrichosis and teeth malformations.

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Pachyonychia congenita
...ncode keratin, a protein that provides strength and resilience to the skin and its appendages. == Symptoms and Signs ==

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List of keratins expressed in the human integumentary system
...e human integumentary system, which includes the [[skin]], [[hair]], and [[nails]], different types of keratins are expressed, each contributing to the uniq ...e mechanical and environmental stresses experienced by the skin, hair, and nails.

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Skin fragility-woolly hair-palmoplantar keratoderma syndrome
...also known as ''[[Plakophilin-1 deficiency]]'' or ''[[Ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility syndrome]]''. ...protein is essential for the normal structure and function of the skin and hair.

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Keratinous tissue
...hooves]] of certain animals. This protein helps these tissues become tough and resistant to mechanical damage, which is why they serve as protective barri ==Structure and Function==

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RTS
...of the body, including the bones, eyes, nose, hair, nails, teeth, testes, and ovaries. People with RTS have an increased risk of osteosarcoma (bone cance

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Rothmund-Thomson syndrome
...of the body, including the bones, eyes, nose, hair, nails, teeth, testes, and ovaries. People with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome have an increased risk of os

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Longitudinal erythronychia
...various underlying conditions, including [[melanoma]], [[lichen planus]], and [[Darier's disease]]. ...elanoma]]: This is a type of skin cancer that can cause red streaks on the nails.

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Keratinization
...tissues. Keratinization is also involved in the formation of hair, nails, and the outer layer of teeth. ...Here, new cells are produced and begin their journey to the surface of the skin. As they move upwards, they start to fill with keratin, a tough, fibrous pr

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Tinea unguium
...known as dermatophytes, which are capable of invading the skin, hair, and nails. ...llowing them to invade these tissues. Other types of fungi, such as yeasts and molds, can also cause tinea unguium, but they are less common.

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Ectoderm
...ectoderm comes from the Greek ektos meaning "outside", and derma, meaning "skin." ...and [[cornea]] of the [[eye]], [[tooth enamel]], the [[pituitary gland]], and the [[mammary glands]].

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