Cutis, often termed the "true skin", is composed of theepidermis and thedermis.[1] The dermis containsblood vessels,sweat glands,sebaceous glands, andhair follicles.[2] The epidermis and the dermis containsensory nerve endings to detect changes in the environment.[2] The cutis is the layer located above thesubcutis.[2]
| Cutis | |
|---|---|
 Cross-section of all skin layers (epidermis and dermis labeled at upper right) | |
| Anatomical terminology |
Pathology
editAplasia cutis congenita
editAplasia cutis congenita results in thin, transparent skin usually on the head. The disease is defined as a congenital absence of skin.[3]
References
edit- ^"cutis | Taber's Medical Dictionary".www.tabers.com. Retrieved2024-11-24.
- ^abcRijnberk, A.; Stokhof, A. A. (2009-01-01), Rijnberk, A.; van Sluijs, F. J.; Belshaw, B. E.; Janssen, B. (eds.),"Chapter 8 - General examination",Medical History and Physical Examination in Companion Animals (Second Edition), Edinburgh: W.B. Saunders, pp. 47–62,doi:10.1016/b978-0-7020-2968-4.00008-3,ISBN 978-0-7020-2968-4, retrieved2024-11-24
- ^"Aplasia cutis congenita - NIH Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) - NCBI".www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved2024-12-07.
