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    Glossary Epidermal Layers

    multiple strata of cells forming the skin's outermost part

    Epidermal layers refer to the multiple strata of cells that make up the outermost part of the skin, known as the epidermis. These layers include, from the deepest to the most superficial, the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (only in thick skin), and stratum corneum. Each layer has distinct functions, such as cell regeneration, protection against pathogens, and the formation of a barrier to prevent water loss.

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      research Integral hair lipid in human hair follicle

      36 citations , August 2011 in “Journal of dermatological science”
      This article examines the role and composition of integral hair lipids in forming a protective barrier similar to the skin's epidermal lipid layer and reports no new findings about their effects.

      research Integral Lipid in Human Hair Follicle

      30 citations , November 2005 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/˜The œJournal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
      This study discovered that the lipid in human hair follicles is mainly located in the hair cuticle and keratinized inner root sheath, distinct from sebaceous and epidermal lipids, suggesting a potential role as a "hair barrier.

      research Loss of ERBB2 and ERBB3 Receptors Impacts Epidermal Differentiation in Mice

      July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      In this animal study, researchers found that the simultaneous deletion of ERBB2 and ERBB3 in mice results in impaired skin differentiation, inflammation, and sebaceous gland alteration, leading to skin lesions, while highlighting potential side effects in cancer therapies targeting these receptors.

      research Development of Stratum Corneum Lipid Liposomes for Topical Drug Delivery

      July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology”
      This research reported that liposomal systems made from pig-derived skin lipids enhanced finasteride delivery to hair follicles for treating androgenetic alopecia, showing improved drug deposition, hair length, and growth compared to conventional finasteride forms in vitro.

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