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Sanjay George FUNCTIONS OF SKIN

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Seminar on Functions of Skin

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Page 1: Functions of skin

Sanjay George

FUNCTIONS OF SKIN

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INTRODUCTION

• Functions of epidermis.

• Functions of dermis and dermo-epidermal junction.

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FUNCTIONS OF EPIDERMIS

• Cornification

• Barrier function

• Permeability

• Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance

• Thermoregulation

• Pigmentation

• Immune function

• Sensory receptor

• Vitamin D Synthesis

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Photomicrograph of normal epidermis

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FUNCTIONS OF DERMO-EPIDERMAL JUNCTION

• Attachment of dermis to epidermis

• Support to epidermis

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