b810 Protective functions of the skin

Functions of the skin for protecting the body from physical, chemical and biological threats.

Inclusions

functions of protecting against the sun and other radiation, photosensitivity, pigmentation, quality of skin; insulating function of skin, callus formation, hardening; impairments such as broken skin, ulcers, bedsores and thinning of skin

Exclusions

repair functions of the skin (b820); other functions of the skin (b830);