Skin Layers
What is the epidermis?
This function of the skin helps maintain body temperature.
What is thermoregulation?
This common skin condition is characterized by redness and visible blood vessels, often seen on the face.
What is rosacea?
This type of UV radiation is primarily responsible for sunburn.
What is UVB?
These cells are responsible for producing melanin, the pigment in the skin.
What are melanocytes?
This layer of the skin contains collagen and elastin fibers, contributing to skin strength and elasticity.
What is the dermis?
This function of the skin allows for the absorption of Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
What is the synthesis of Vitamin D?
This condition involves scaly, red patches that can appear on elbows, knees, and scalp.
What is psoriasis?
To maintain healthy skin, its important to keep this barrier intact.
What is the skin's lipid barrier?
These are the cells that provide the skin with structural integrity by producing keratin.
What are keratinocytes?
The deepest layer of skin that contains fat cells and helps insulate the body.
What is the hypodermis?
The skin helps prevent loss of moisture and maintains the balance of water in the body through this process.
What is water resistance or barrier function?
This condition commonly called couperose skin, has capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended, blood vessels.
What is telangiectasia?
This is a common ingredient in moisturizers that helps lock in hydration.
What is hyaluronic acid?
What are Merkel Cells?
This layer of the skin is known for the thickening in palms and soles.
What is the stratum lucidum?
This function of the skin helps protect internal organs from physical damage.
What is physical protection?
This chronic condition is often linked to stress and leads to dark, thick patches of skin.
What is eczema?
This vitamin is often recommended for skin health and can help in the repair of skin cells.
What is Vitamin C?
What are dermal papillae?
This layer is responsible for the skin's renewal and contains rapidly dividing cells.
What is the stratum basale?
This skin function plays a critical role in immune response.
What is immune defense?
This viral infection that causes blisters, commonly around the mouth.
What is herpes simplex?
This protein and water substance works to maintain and support collagen and elastin in the cellular spaces to keep protein fibers in balance.Contains GAGS
What is glycosaminoglycans?
These cells help protect the body from infection by alerting the immune system.
What are Langerhans Cells?