The idea of cutaneous is associated with the skin.
In order to know the etymological origin of the term cutaneous that concerns us now, we will have to go to Latin. And it derives from the Latin word cutis , which was used to refer to the skin of both people and even fruits.
Cutaneous is an adjective that refers to what belongs to or relates to the skin . This term ( cutis ), for its part, refers to the skin that covers a person's body, especially that found on the face .
skin rash
It must be emphasized that medically it is important to know the existence of what is called a skin rash , also known as dermatitis . Basically it is an inflammation of the skin, which appears with a different color or a different texture, and can be fundamentally of two types:
• Seborrheic , which is shown by redness or scaling and can appear as a result of stress, having oily skin or being subjected to extreme temperatures.
• Contact . This skin rash occurs because the skin has touched certain elements such as chemicals, ivy, latex or even soaps.
It must also be kept in mind that there are various diseases that also cause the appearance of such a rash. Among those would be rheumatoid arthritis or the so-called lupus erythematosus.
For example: “My son has a skin rash,” “Skin problems are common in this part of the country due to the agrochemicals in the crops,” “The criminal tried to attack her with acid, but he only caused a superficial wound in the area.” cutaneous”
Skin diseases are characterized by efflorescence.
A disorder with various possible causes
Skin disorders can occur due to various internal or external causes. Diet and the introduction of toxins into the body (through habits such as smoking) can cause skin problems, as can excessive exposure to sunlight.
It is known as a skin disease or dermatosis , therefore, a skin disease . As it is a border organ between the inside and outside of the body, the skin is subject to various influences that can damage it. Skin diseases are treated by a dermatologist .
A common symptom of a skin disease is efflorescence on the skin, such as spots, nodules, pustules, scabs or others. A bacterial infection , a virus or stress can cause these efflorescences.
Skin cancer, a skin disease
Skin cancer is part of the group of skin diseases. This cancer is more common in people with very white skin and is caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays, which generate a mutation in the DNA of the cells.
Basal cell carcinoma , squamous cell carcinoma , and malignant melanoma are types of skin cancer.
A way of breathing
In addition to all this, we would have to say that there is also what is known as cutaneous respiration . This is the breathing carried out by amphibians and which, as its name indicates, is characterized by the fact that it is carried out through the skin.
Specifically, examples of animals that do it this way are frogs, earthworms, toads or jellyfish, among others.