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Apr 24, 2023 · The skin appendages are epidermal and dermal-derived components of the skin that include hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. Each component has a unique structure, function, and histology. This article describes the unique characteristics of each of these components and provides insight into tissue preparation for microscopic evaluation and the clinical significance of these ...
- Hani Yousef, Julia H. Miao, Mandy Alhajj, Talel Badri
- 2023/04/24
- 2020
Skin appendages play important roles in various functions, including protection, sensation, thermoregulation, and excretion. The distribution and characteristics of skin appendages vary across different regions of the body. Abnormalities or diseases affecting skin appendages can lead to various dermatological conditions.
Jul 23, 2023 · Conclusion: The histology of skin appendages reveals their unique structures and functions in maintaining skin health and overall well-being. Understanding the histology of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and nails provides insights into their roles in thermoregulation, protection, sensory perception, and aesthetics ...
Jun 23, 2021 · 1. A skin condition can affect psychological or social symptoms. Skin disorders that cause cosmetic disfigurement, like vitiligo, psoriasis, or severe acne, can lead to feelings of shame, anxiety ...
Chapter Review. Accessory structures of the skin include hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. Hair is made of dead keratinized cells, and gets its color from melanin pigments. Nails, also made of dead keratinized cells, protect the extremities of our fingers and toes from mechanical damage. Sweat glands and sebaceous glands produce ...
- Lindsay M. Biga, Sierra Dawson, Amy Harwell, Robin Hopkins, Joel Kaufmann, Mike LeMaster, Philip Mat...
- 2019
Feb 3, 2020 · Abstract. Tissue-engineered skin (TES), as an analogue of native skin, is promising for wound repair and regeneration. However, a major drawback of TES products is a lack of skin appendages and nerves to enhance skin healing, structural integrity and skin vitality. Skin appendages and nerves are important constituents for fully functional skin.
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The skin covers the entire body and is the largest organ of the body. It covers a surface area of more than 1.7 m2, making up in total about 16% of normal body weight. 1 It has an array of functions. These include acting as a barrier to physical, biological and chemical agents, as well as to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
