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Is a skin graft the same thing as artificial skin?
No, a skin graft is taking the skin from another area, while artificial skin is well... artificial skin.
What are the benefits of using artificial skin?
nothing atleast i would not think so
My nose has this weird indent on the top and I was wondering if I can have artificial skin put over the indent to make my nose more even. Can you have artificial skin put on your nose?
You will require a rhinoplasty and not artificial skin.
What are the benefits of artificial skin?
There are several benefits of artificial skin. The main advantage is that it does not get damaged since it does not have any tissues.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of artificial skin?
Advantages to artficial skin: a) it looks real b) it can help people to lead normal lives that have had serious skin trauma Disadvantages to artificial skin: a) it can be quite expensive b) your skin may develop allergies to something artificial Hope this helps
Why would acne be treated with an antibiotic?
Yes it can affect you skin, as well as oil glands
What skin disorder can be treated with antibiotics?
Any skin disease caused by Bacteria can be treated by antibiotics e.g.boils .Allergies can't be treated by antibiotics .
What is the surigcal instrument used to cut the skin for grafting?
It's called a 'dermabrader'. Basically - it 'shaves off the top surface of healthy skin - including blood vessels. The skin graft is then trimmed to size with a scalpel, and treated with antibacterial wash, before transplanting onto the patient.
What makes up artificial skin?
Artificial skin usually consists of a synthetic epidermis and a collagen-based dermis. The artificial dermis consists of fibers arranged in a lattice that act as a template for the formation of new tissue.
If a patient asks you what subcutaneous means What is your answer?
You would tell the patient first that it doesn't and won't cause too much pain. Second, you tell the patient the definition, which is 'located or placed just beneath the skin'. By telling the patient it doesn't hurt, the patient won't freak out about anything, and because it is just beneath the skin, it's about as deep as a normal cut.
The use of artificial skin has reduced the number of skin grafts for burn victims?
True
What are used to replace the skin of burn victims?
usually they would use a skin shaver (something just like a potato peeler but it slices thinner cuts) and use that to cover it up they usually asked the patient where they would like to take the skin from usually the patient picks the buttocks or somewhere that is always covered up.
