Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin is essential to accurate patient assessment. Functions of the skin include protection, homeostasis, excretion, temperature regulation ...

Skin is the largest organ in the body and is quite complex. Its primary function is to act as a barrier against disease-causing pathogens (germs) and hostile environments. It also helps regulate ...

Engineers often take from nature’s finest innovations, and this how electronic skin came about, reports Liam Critchley. The ...

Elevated cortisol levels disrupt the skin's barrier function, leading to increased ... immune responses and physiological ...