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    Glossary Skin Appendages

    structures like hair, nails, and glands originating from skin

    Skin appendages are structures that develop from the skin and include hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous (oil) glands. These appendages play various roles such as protecting the body, regulating temperature, and facilitating sensory perception. For example, hair helps with insulation, while sweat glands are crucial for cooling the body through perspiration.

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    1. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne
    2. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles
    3. Biotin B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement
    4. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    5. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement