The Role and Factor Influencing of Skin and Body:
The Role of Skin
Skin is the ultimate
multi-tasker, performing many functions that are essential to our overall
well being. It plays an important psychological role. As the most visible
indication of health, the condition of our skin affects how we feel about
ourselves and how others view us. But skin’s most important role is as the
first line of defence between our bodies and the world we live in. It protects
us and helps to keep us healthy by:
·
Maintaining
the balance of fluids in the body. Binding in moisture when necessary
and preventing moisture loss.
·
Regulating
body temperature: it insulates our body, conserves heat in cold conditions
and perspires to cool the body down when it gets hot.
·
Sensing
pressure and pain: absorbing shock and alerting us to danger.
·
Guarding
the whole body from external aggressors.