Question

how integumentary system affected by COPD. Explain in 400 words

Answer 1

COPD refers to a condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.It is characterized by progressive disorder ,emphysema, asthma, and chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

COPD also affect the biophysical characteristics of the skin and serum levels of intugemetary system.

The data on intugemetary system get affected COPD are scarce.

The facial wrinkling is also associated with COPD patients having smoking habits , and both disease processes may share a common susceptibility.

Transepidermal water loss from the skin , stratum corneum hydration, skin sebum content, melanin index, erythema index, and skin temperature were highly affected showed marked differences in patients with COPD. The stress and anxiety during COPD condition can lead to hair loss .As the COPD condition become worse it may affect change in the color of lips and fingernails .

The medical conditions like COPD that can cause clubbing of nails are generally associated with decreased oxygen levels.Some people with COPD showed symptom called as cyanosis.Cyanosis is a condition in which the person’s skin, lips, or fingernail beds turn from the person’s natural color to a blue or bluish color. The color may also changes to grayish or dark purple.
People with COPD can prevent their blood cells from absorbing enough oxygen from the air sacs in the lungs leading to develop a blueness of the skin, lips, or fingernail beds.
Studies conducted on COPD patients reveals that there marked difference in the serum inflammatory cytokine leads to the development of systemic inflammation, which in turn affects skin functions and other intugemetary system.