[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

Skin Structure and Function
In order to better understand the formation of scar tissue, we need to look at the
marvelous organ that is our skin.
Along with the glands, hair and nails, skin makes up the integumentary system.
On average, skin constitutes 10% of human body mass. Skin acts as a barrier to
the outside world and plays an important role in homeostasis. The skin, our outer
layer of protection, is susceptible to infections, injuries, growths, rashes, cysts,
boils, discoloration, burns, adhesions and scars.