Anatomy of the skin

The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The skin contains sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

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Anatomy of the skin

Cross section of skin

The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The skin contains sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

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Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD – Family Medicine
H. Michael O’Connor MD – Emergency Medicine

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Adam Husney MDH. Michael O'Connor MDMartin J. Gabica MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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