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Epidermis

Outer layer of skin made of 4-5 layers called stratum

Stratum Corneum

Aka the horny layer; outermost layer of the epidermis

Stratum lucidum (palms and soles)

Clear layer. Epidermis

Stratum granulosum

Granular layer of cells in the epidermis. Accumulate 2 types of granules: keratohyaline granules and lamellated granules

Stratum spinosum

Composed of prickle cells. Epidermis

Dermis

Under the epidermis. 2 layers of strata

Stratum papillare

Thin superficial layer interlocked with the epidermis. Dermis

Stratum reticulare

Thick layer of dense, irregular connective tissue. Dermis

Cutaneous

Pertaining to the skin

Dermatology

The study of the skin

Dermatologiest

Physician specializing in diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Decubitus

Pressure ulcer/ bedsore

Ecchymosis

Condition in which blood seeps into the skin causing discoloration

Hypodermic

Pertaining to under the skin

Intradermal

Pertaining to within the skin

Jaundice

Yellowness of skin

Melanin

Pigment giving color to ski

Melanoma

Pigmented tumor of the skin

Pediculosis

Infested with lice

Subcutaneous

Pertaining to below the skin

Tinea

Ringworm (a fungal infection of the skin)

Alopecia

Loss of hair

Follicles

Specialized structures required for hair growth

Hair follicles

Sacs holding the root of hair follicles

Hair papilla

Knoblike indentation at the bottom of hair follicle containing the blood supply to hair root

Lunula

Little moon area of nail

Nail body

Visible part of nail

Nail bed

Skin below the nail - epidermis and dermis (sterile matrix)