skin ANATOMY
An introduction to the structure of skin through an overview of skin anatomy and histology.
Skin structure
Skin HISTOLOGY
For a thorough overview of skin anatomy and associated structures, review the following articles, which describe the different layers of skin and the respective cells/components which comprise them:
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Watch the following videos for an introduction to skin histology and identifying key structural elements on histological images - a key skill to master in dermatology:
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Layers of Skin
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Skin Structures
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Layers of Epidermis
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Thick vs Thin Skin
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Nail Structures
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Content developed by: Caden Carver
Graphics by: Iryna Savinova
Edited by: Olivia MacIntyre, Lauren Fraess, Danielle Solish, Iryna Savinova
HISTOLOGY OF COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS
Dermatopathology is integral to a learner’s comprehension of clinical skin manifestations. Look through the resources below to gain some familiarity with histopathology of some common conditions
These resources provide an extensive overview of dermatopathology. It includes anatomy of the skin, terms used by dermatopathologists to describe the features within the skin, and descriptions of common skin conditions with corresponding photos.
TEST YOURSELF!
Pattern recognition is key in dermatopathology; try these quizzes to test your knowledge!
Content developed by: Olivia MacIntyre
Edited by: Mirha Zohair, Lauren Fraess, Nawar Tarafdar, Kristina Nazzicone