Skin

Function

The body's outer cover: a barrier against germs and water loss, a temperature regulator, and home to touch receptors.

Includes

Epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue, with hair, nails and sweat glands.¹

A short overview linking this part to related content.

Conditions that affect it

• AcneCondition
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)Condition
• PsoriasisCondition

Specialty

• DermatologySpecialty
• Plastic and reconstructive surgerySpecialty

Related to

• Tissue engineeringMedical technology
• HistologyTopic

References

1. 1
   NCI SEER Training. Anatomy of the Skin. training.seer.cancer.gov/melanoma/anatomy/
   Educational & historical references · Accessed 2026-10-03