Search
for

    Glossary Stratum Corneum

    outermost skin layer composed of dead, keratinized cells

    The Stratum Corneum, also known as the Horny Layer, is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, flattened skin cells that are rich in keratin. This layer acts as a primary barrier to protect underlying tissues from infection, dehydration, and mechanical stress, playing a crucial role in maintaining skin hydration and overall health.

    Related Terms

    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Glycerol Regulates Stratum Corneum Hydration in Sebaceous Gland Deficient (Asebia) Mice Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003 · 216 citations
    2. LC/MS analysis of stratum corneum lipids: ceramide profiling and discovery Journal of Lipid Research · 2011 · 211 citations
    3. Comparison of stratum corneum penetration and localization of a lipophilic model drug applied in an o/w microemulsion and an amphiphilic cream European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics · 2007 · 132 citations
    4. Terbinafine levels in serum, stratum corneum, dermis-epidermis (without stratum corneum), hair, sebum and eccrine sweat. Acta dermato-venereologica · 1991 · 121 citations
    5. Stratum corneum dysfunction in dandruff International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2012 · 93 citations
    6. Corneodesmosomes and corneodesmosin: from the stratum corneum cohesion to the pathophysiology of genodermatoses European Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 83 citations
    7. Relative uptake of minoxidil into appendages and stratum corneum and permeation through human skin in vitro Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2009 · 55 citations
    8. Functional analysis of the stratum corneum of scalp skin: studies in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia Archives of Dermatological Research · 2000 · 52 citations
    9. Trichohyalin: Presence in the Granular Layer and Stratum Corneum of Normal Human Epidermis 1991 · 48 citations
    10. Human stratum corneum proteomics reveals cross‐linking of a broad spectrum of proteins in cornified envelopes Experimental Dermatology · 2019 · 44 citations
    All research results →

    Community 3 of 4

    1. Topical Dutasteride. Does it work? Reddit · 5 Jun 2024
    2. Why do I see so many people here recommend microneedling? Reddit · 16 Mar 2023
    3. Dr Kyle Gillett on topical Dutasteride Reddit · 21 Dec 2022
    All community results →

    Learn 1

    1. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne