Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Integumentary System
With this article, students will be able to identify the structures that make up the integumentary system, their functions, and health conditions that may affect parts of the system.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Acne
The bane of a teenager's existence--acne--is the topic of this informative article. You'll probably learn more than you really wanted to know about it, but the facts are presented in an interesting way. There's even a video to watch.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Shingles
Resource describes the skin rash Herpes Zoster, which is commonly known as "shingles". It contains information on how shingles start, the treatment, and complications involved. Links are also included for additional information.
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Med News: Skin Cancer
This site contains a description of skin cancer, an explanation of the stages of skin cancer, and discusses treatment options.
Other
Bupa: Acne
Discusses what acne is, what causes acne, who is at risk of developing acne, the symptoms and complications of acne, and the treatment for acne.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Athlete's Foot
Comprehensive information on the skin infection athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, which is caused by a fungus. Easy to understand article that tells what symptoms to look for and how to prevent it.
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American Academy of Dermatology: Warts
This resource describes what warts are, discusses the three main kinds of warts, and provides information on the treatment of these warts.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Corns and Calluses
This article from WebMD provides a great background on corns and calluses. Focuses on what they are and what causes them. The site also has links to information on the symptoms, detection, treatment and prevention of corns and calluses.
WebMD
Web Md: Impetigo
This article from WebMD Health provides information about impetigo by discussing the basics first of all, then describing the symptoms that are involved, along with information on the treatment that has to be undergone.. Also includes...
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
This very thorough site discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrences of shingles.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Eczema
If your skin is dry, itchy, red, sore, and scaly, you may have eczema. Learn more about this uncomfortable condition and what you can to do stop itching.
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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.
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Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
Find out what blisters, calluses, and corns are and how to prevent and care for them in this article for kids.
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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.
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Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Cuts, Scratches, and Abrasions
If you're wearing a bandage right now, chances are you have a cut, scratch, or abrasion. Find out more about them in this article for kids.
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Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Acne
If you're almost a teen, chances are pretty good that you have some acne. About 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne, along with many adults.
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University of Iowa Health Care: Acne, Pimples, Zits
Article that covers the skin condition of acne and includes details on what it is, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention, and myths.
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University of Iowa Health Care: Eczema: The Dry Skin Disease
Article that covers the topic of eczema with information on what it is, causes and symptoms.
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Skin Site: Recognizing & Treating Shingles Effectively
This site defines shingles, its causes, its symptoms, its treatment, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Includes several pictures.
Other
American Academy of Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis
Here is a pamphlet that describes atopic dermatitis. Also gives information on infantile atopic dermatitis. Includes a question and answer section and a few pictures.
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American Academy of Dermatology: Acne
Basic information about acne. Also includes information about how acne forms, cleansing, diet, sunlight, cosmetics, and treatment. Includes pictures.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: American Family Physician: Eczema: A Skin Problem
This article from the American Family Physician journal provides a definition of eczema, causes of eczema, and how eczema is treated.
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Natural Products Center: So What Is Psoriasis Anyway?
This resourec provides basic information about psoriasis. Also lists the types of psoriasis.