TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Basic Science of the Epidermis A1 - Baumann, Leslie A1 - Saghari, Sogol A2 - Baumann, Leslie A2 - Saghari, Sogol A2 - Weisberg, Edmund PY - 2009 T2 - Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice, 2e AB - The skin is composed of three primary layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Each layer possesses specific characteristics and functions. Although research regarding skin layers continues, much is already known about the structure of each component. New discoveries about these components have already led to prenatal diagnoses of many inherited diseases and to improved therapies. In the future, study of these components will likely lead to an enhanced understanding of skin aging and the effects of topical products on the biologic function of the skin. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1172445532 ER -