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    Glossary Skin Surface

    outermost layer of skin acting as a protective barrier

    The skin surface refers to the outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. It acts as a protective barrier against environmental factors, such as pathogens and UV radiation, and plays a crucial role in regulating moisture and temperature. For professionals, understanding the skin surface is essential for diagnosing and treating various dermatological conditions, including alopecia, which can be influenced by the health and integrity of this layer.

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    1. 203 Automated skin surface phenotype for melanoma risk assessment Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2023
    2. Effect of oil, water and surfactant mixture on the physicochemical properties and transdermal delivery of finasteride-loaded microemulsions: evaluation and prediction using response surface methodology Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017
    3. SKIN SURFACE CHEMISTRY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR SKIN DISEASES International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology · 2021
    4. Optimization of menthol-loaded nanocapsules for skin application using the response surface methodology Journal of drug delivery science and technology · 2019 · 25 citations
    5. Age-Related Changes in Male Skin: Quantitative Evaluation of One Hundred and Fifty Male Subjects Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 2013 · 40 citations
    6. Stability of polylactic acid particles and release of fluorochromes upon topical application on human skin explants European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics · 2011 · 31 citations
    7. Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets · 2005 · 68 citations
    8. Gender-linked differences in human skin Journal of Dermatological Science · 2009 · 205 citations
    9. Severe Physical Complications among Survivors of Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Drug Safety · 2017 · 33 citations
    10. Regulation of epidermal proliferation and hair follicle cycling by synthetic photostable retinoid EC23 Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023
    11. Biophysical and Metabolic Cues in the Microenvironment of Skin Wounds: Implications for Stem Cell Behaviour and Epidermal Regeneration MEDS Clinical Medicine · 2026
    12. Reprogramming adult dermis to a neonatal state through epidermal activation of β-catenin Development · 2011 · 128 citations
    13. Chemical lumbar sympathectomy in the treatment of idiopathic livedo reticularis Journal of Vascular Surgery · 2015 · 3 citations
    14. Advances in Cell-Mediated Drug Delivery for Dermatologic Diseases: Mechanisms and Current Applications Pharmaceutics · 2025 · 2 citations
    15. Formulation and Characterization of Herbal Ingredients based Shampoo International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance · 2022
    16. Ethnische Unterschiede in der Hautphysiologie, Haarfollikelmorphologie und follikulären Penetration von topisch applizierten Substanzen 2012
    17. Herbal nano-formulations for topical delivery Journal of Herbal Medicine · 2019 · 36 citations
    18. An open-access data set of pig skin anatomy and physiology for modelling purposes Database · 2022 · 6 citations
    19. Improvement in physicochemical parameters of DPPC liposomes and increase in skin permeation of aciclovir and minoxidil by the addition of cationic polymers European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics · 2010 · 61 citations
    20. Non-invasive monitoring of low molecular weight biomarkers relevant to skin inflammation and cancer 2021 · 1 citations
    21. Inhibitory effects of cholesterol on cell division in mouse skin: Physicochemical and biological aspects(The problem of male pattern baldness) International Journal of Environmental Studies · 1976 · 7 citations
    22. Epidermal field carcinogenesis in bald-headed: An attempt at finetuning early non-invasive detection Oncology Reports · 2009 · 10 citations
    23. Going below and beyond the surface: Microneedle structure, materials, drugs, fabrication, and applications for wound healing and tissue regeneration Bioactive Materials · 2023 · 61 citations
    24. Topical application of synthetic melanin promotes tissue repair npj Regenerative Medicine · 2023 · 19 citations
    25. Progressive and destructive hair follicle infections in a murine cutaneous anthrax model Microbial pathogenesis · 2007 · 2 citations
    26. In vivo hair re-growth efficacies of minoxidil preparations: distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles, cellulose acetate phthalate microparticles, and poloxamer solution Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology · 2009 · 2 citations
    27. Effectiveness of Dermapen Action Using Green Belt Leaf Extract Cream (Piper betle L) On Hair Growth on The Skin Surface of Female Wistar Strain Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical · 2023
    28. Biocompatible nanoparticles and vesicular systems in transdermal drug delivery for various skin diseases International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2018 · 151 citations
    29. The skin of primates. XLI. The skin of the silver marmoset—<i>Callithrix</i> (= <i>Mico</i>) <i>Argentata</i> American Journal of Physical Anthropology · 1969 · 17 citations
    30. From skin aging biomarkers to precision esthetic longevity: a translational diagnostic framework Frontiers in Medicine · 2026