The skin, the largest organ in the human body, performs important functions such as thermoregulation, storage and synthesis, sensation and protection. With advancing age, these functions are ...

Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specialty of dermatology nursing. As part of a new feature in ...

Previtamin D3 production varies depending on several factors including skin type and weather conditions. Excessive exposure to sunlight does not result in Vitamin D intoxification because previtamin ...

Citation: Nigam Y, Knight J (2008) Exploring the anatomy and physiology of ageing: Pprt 11 - the skin. Nursing Times; 104: 49, 24-25. Authors: Yamni Nigam and John Knight are both lecturers in ...