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SENSORY RECEPTIONThe skin is a sensory organ that detects touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and vibration.PROTECTION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTREGULATION OF BODY TEMPERATUREThe skin converts sunlight into vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and other bodily functions.VITAMIN D SYNTHESISSTORAGE OF FAT AND WATERHair ShaftStratum CorneumHypodermisSystemSystemSystemSystemEpidermisalso known as the skin, is the largest organ of the human body. It serves a variety of important functions, including:IntegumentaryIntegumentaryIntegumentaryIntegumentaryThe skin acts as a physical barrier between the internal and external environments.The skin helps regulate body temperature by sweating when the body is too warm and conserving heat when the body is too coldStore fat and water, which can be used for energy and hydration.Pore of sweat glandSweat GlandVeinsArteryAdipose tissueDermisHair FollicleNerve cell processLamellated CorpuscleStratum BasaleArrector Pili MuscleSweat gland duct“Eczema”also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that causes dry, itchy skin. There is no cure for this but you ca use moisturiser, immune system supressant, phototherapy etc.Acne is a common skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. It can be cured by over- the-counter topical medications, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy