Skin layers, skin types, and basic skin condition analysis concepts tested on state esthetics board exams.
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- What are the three main layers of the skin?
- Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)
- Which layer of skin is avascular (has no blood vessels)?
- Epidermis
- Name the outermost layer of the epidermis.
- Stratum corneum
- What is the function of the stratum corneum?
- Protects underlying layers and acts as a barrier to water loss and bacteria
- Which epidermal layer is only present on thick skin such as palms and soles?
- Stratum lucidum
- What do cells in the stratum granulosum contain?
- Keratohyalin granules (which form keratin)
- Name the epidermal layer responsible for holding cells together via desmosomes.
- Stratum spinosum
- Which epidermal layer contains the basal cells that constantly divide?
- Stratum basale
- What is the primary cell type in the epidermis?
- Keratinocytes
- Which cells in the epidermis produce melanin?
- Melanocytes
- What layer of skin contains collagen and elastin fibers?
- Dermis
- Name the two layers within the dermis.
- Papillary layer and reticular layer
- What is the function of collagen in the dermis?
- Provides structure, strength, and support to the skin
- What does elastin do in the dermis?
- Allows skin to stretch and return to its original shape
- Which layer of the dermis is closest to the epidermis?
- Papillary layer