Skin Structure

    March 2015 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery ”
    A. Barker
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    TLDR Human skin has multiple layers and functions, with key roles in protection, temperature control, and appearance.
    The document provided a comprehensive overview of human skin structure and function, detailing the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis layers, and their roles in protection, thermoregulation, and aesthetics. It emphasized the importance of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and stem cells in skin regeneration and homeostasis. Key molecular processes like p63 and Notch signaling were highlighted for their roles in epidermal differentiation. The document also discussed skin pigmentation, the impact of aging, and various skin diseases, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and epidermolysis bullosa, along with potential treatments such as stem cell therapies and collagen injections.
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