small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure

also known as sudoriferois glands; excrete perspiration and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals

also known as sweat glands; excrete perspiration and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals

also known as adipose or subcutis tissue; fatty tissue found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fats for energy, and acts as a protective cushion for the skin

also known as hypodermis or superficial fascia; consists of subcutaneous (fat) tissue located beneath the dermis

also known as the spiny layer; layer of the epidermis just above the stratum germinativum (Basel) layer

clear, translucent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum

also known as granular layer; layer of the epidermis composed of cells filled with keratin that resemble granules

commonly called the basal cell layer; deepest, live layer of the epidermis that produces skin cells and is responsible for growth

also known as the horny layer; outermost layer of the epidermis

fibers of the sensory nerves that react to heat,cold,touch,pressure, and pain

regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and control the flow of sebum to the surface of the skin

coiled base of the sudoriferous (sweat) glands

fatty or oul secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair

also known as oil glands; glands connected to hair follicles; secrete sebum

membranes of ridges and grooves that attract to the epidermis

fibrous, connective tissue made from protein, that gives the skin form and strength

sunscreen product that has been shown to protect from burning, skin cancer, and premature aging; against both MVA and UVB radiation from the sun

complex of lipids that keep the skin moist by preventing water evaporation and guards against irritants penetrating the skin surface;and to help regulate the skins PH

small involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that causes goosebumps

deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients

type of melanin that is red to yellow in color

outer layer of the dermis directly beneath the epidermis

fibers of the miter nerves that are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles; carry impulses from the brain to the muscles

cells that produce the dark skin pigment called melanin

tiny grains of pigment (coloring matter) produces by melanocytes deposited into cells in the stratum germinativum layer of the epidermis and papillary layers of the dermis

fibrous protein of cells that is also the principle component of skin, hair and follicle

cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb; papillae are filled with tissue that contains the bleed vessels and cell necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment

type of melanin that is dark brown to black in color

outermost and thinnest layer of skin, made up of five layers; stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum germinativum

top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis

protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue

also known as derma, corium, cutis, or true skin; underlying or inner layer of the skin

medical branch or science that deals with the study of skin and its mature structure, functions, diseases, and treatment

physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails