Epidermis is the tough outermost layer of the skin, and is made up of the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale. It is mainly comprised of the protein keratin, squamous epithelial cells and melanin. The epidermis acts as a waterproof barrier and the melanin absorbs ultra violet light to prevent burns, inflammation, and swelling of the skin.
Dermis is the lower layer of the skin that contains collagen, nerve fibers, lymph vessels, and blood vessels that provides extensibility and elasticity of the skin. The collagen fibers in the dermis layer are very important for supporting and protecting the blood, lymph, and nerves contained in the dermis. The dermis is also responsible for regulating
Dermis is the lower layer of the skin that contains collagen, nerve fibers, lymph vessels, and blood vessels that provides extensibility and elasticity of the skin. The collagen fibers in the dermis layer are very important for supporting and protecting the blood, lymph, and nerves contained in the dermis. The dermis is also responsible for regulating