Integumentary System Essay
Directions:
You are to write a essay regarding one of the following diseases of the Integumentary
System. This will count as your 9 week exam grade. There are a number of diseases to
choose from listed below. Your work is yours alone. Do not copy someone else’s work.
You have the entire class period to finish this assignment. Do not waste time!! You have
the freedom to select your disease but please carefully adhere to the following
specifications.
Specifics
1. Use 1 inch margins.
2. Times New Roman 12 point font.
3. Double Space
4. One paragraph is at least 5 sentences.
5. Email your completed Essay to me at Marcus.Johnson@gpisd.org
6. Your Disease Name should be centered at the top of the page and your name should
be flush with the left margin. (See the example below)
Johnson, Marcus
Psoriasis
7. Information to Include:
a. Introduction-Tell me what you are going to write about in the paper and what one
can expect to learn by reading your essay. Why did you choose this disease?
b. Overview of the Integumentary System- You might consider answering the
following: What is the integumentary system? What are its components? What is its
function in the human body? How does it help maintain homeostasis? Why is
maintaining homeostasis important?
c. Overview of your disease-You might consider the following: What is your disease?
Does it have any alternative names? What part of the integumentary system does it
specifically affect? What are the symptoms of the disease? How is the disease
acquired? Does the disease affect activities of daily living? Include interesting facts
if possible.
d. Prognosis and Treatment-Discuss how the disease is treated and/or cured if
possible. If not curable, how are the symptoms managed. What is the prognosis
with treatment? What is the prognosis if treatment is not available?
e. Conclusion- Summarize your essay.
f. Resources-Include a list of all resources consulted. Resources should be listed on a
separate page. WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A USEFUL RESOURCE. You should have a
minimum of 3 resources.
The following are pretty common diseases:
Acne, Athlete’s foot (fungus), Burns, Seborrheic dermatitis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell
Carcinoma, Squamos Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma, Vitiligo, Warts, Alopecia
Areata, Eczema, or Chicken pox
Not as common:
Ichthyosis vulgaris, Keratoderma, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Mycosis fungoides,
Xeroderma pimentosum
Parasitic Skin Diseases:
Cimicosis (Bedbug bite)
Creeping eruption
Coolie itch
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Kandahar sore
Gnathostmiasis
Head Lice
Hook worm disease
Loaiasis
Loxoscelism
Myiasis
Norwegian Scabies
Pediculosis Corporis
Rubric
Category
Proper Spelling/Grammar
Thorough Discussion of
the Integumentary System
Thorough Discussion of
the Disease
Thorough Discussion of
the Prognosis
Conclusion
Resources
Possible Point Value
10
20
20
20
20
10
Points Earned