Friday, November 20, 2009

What layer is present in thick skin but not in thin?

Stratum lucidum

What layer is present in thick skin but not in thin?
Fat?
Reply:Fat (adipose tissue) is correct, but:





"The terms thin skin and thick skin refer to the epidermis only and not to the total thickness of the skin. "





"Thick skin (of the palms and soles) is hairless, lacks pigment and is sometimes described as glabrous. Thin skin, in contrast, has hair, sebaceous glands and is pigmented. "


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