The skin, the largest organ in the human body, performs important functions such as thermoregulation, storage and synthesis, sensation and protection. With advancing age, these functions are ...

Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specialty of dermatology nursing. As part of a new feature in ...

Previtamin D3 production varies depending on several factors including skin type and weather conditions. Excessive exposure to sunlight does not result in Vitamin D intoxification because previtamin ...

The human body's intricate anatomy is vividly displayed in 3D on an interactive screen, comparable to a 50-inch television. This practical teaching and learning tool allows University of Delaware ...

New model of human reconstructed skin RHE from EPISKIN, showed that the formation of aggregates of proteins contributes to skin aging. New study advanced the understanding of changes in skin ...

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's made up of several different substances, including water, protein, lipids, minerals and chemicals. The average adult's skin weighs about 6 pounds. Its ...

The final article in this series on the anatomy and physiology of ageing discusses the effects of ageing on the skin Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical articles, learning units, ...