Skin Anatomy: Epidermis – Part 6 of 12 of the One Skin Series

Skin Anatomy: Epidermis

Skin Anatomy: Epidermis – Part 6 of 12 of the One Skin Series

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Let’s talk about ‘Skin Anatomy: Epidermis’ This is 6 of 12 of the One Skin Series!

  • The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin and contains a variety of cells.
  • These include keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells.
  • Keratinocytes and melanocytes can be damaged by UV radiation and cause cancer.
  • Although Merkel cells and Langerhans cells are located in the epidermis, they are not considered to be skin cells and are not affected by UV radiation.
  • Merkel cells connect to nerve cells and function as touch receptors for the skin.
  • Langerhans cells are immune cells residing in the skin. They help to prevent infection.