Articles for tag: Epidermis

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Understanding the Dermis & Hypodermis

The dermis is the middle layer of skin, located directly beneath the epidermis. The dermis ranges in thickness from 0.2 millimeter to 4 millimeters, depending on the location. The dermis contains a great deal of collagen and elastin which help keep maintain the durability of the dermis. The dermis also contains fibroblasts, reticular fibers, and ...

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Melasma Skin Disorder

The Melasma Skin Disorder is a dermatological disorder in which there is a hypermelanosis in those areas of the skin that are sun-exposed. In simpler words, the Melasma Skin Disorder is a dark coloration on the skin and the most common locations where it occurs are the chin, cheeks, forehead and upper lip. Melasma Skin ...

Your Skin: The Largest Organ of the Human Body

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. In the average adult it covers about 3000 square inches and weighs around six pounds, which is nearly twice the weight of the human brain or liver. The skin receives about one third of the blood that circulates through the body. It’s rugged, flexible and ...

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Understanding the Epidermis

The epidermis forms the outer layer of skin and is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. This outer layer is a tough waterproof barrier that protects the organs interior to the epidermis from external forces and conditions. The epidermis is thin in some locations, but is much thicker in other areas, such as the palms ...

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Restylane, Juvederm and Botox Cosmetic Treatments

While our mothers and grandmothers relied on night creams and homemade remedies to treat their wrinkles, cosmetic wrinkle treatments for both men and women are becoming more mainstream. It is nearly impossible to watch a prime-time TV program without seeing at least one commercial for a wrinkle treatment. Three of the more prominent wrinkle treatments ...

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Homemade Treatments for Common Blisters

Common blisters are basically caused by friction, burns or other injuries to the skin. Blisters happen when the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin, separates from the dermis, the layer underneath. Because of the separation, protective bodily fluids accumulate in between the skin layers. Because infection can set in and cause further ...

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Artificial Skin Replacement Options

Artificial skin (’tissue-engineered skin’ or ‘cultured skin graft’) allows severely damaged skin, related to burns or inherited diseases and open wounds, to grow new tissue, and heal faster. According to the Food and Drug Administration (2001), more than one million people are treated in the United States each year for burns. Available several artificial skin ...