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Maplewood Professional Center
Sterling Heights, MI 48310-1767
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Anatomy of the Skin

Our team of professionals and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well-being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics, which can be found on the side of each page. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you.

As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.

Forms to download:

  • ACNE
  • ACNE COSMETIC LIST
  • ACTINIC KERATOSES
  • ALOPECIA AREATA
  • ATOPIC DERMATITIS
  • NEUROMODULATORS (BOTOX, DYSPORT, XEOMIN)
  • CYSTS
  • ASTEATOTIC (DRY SKIN) DERMATITIS
  • DYSHIDROTIC DERMATITIS (DYSHIDROSIS)
  • EYELID RASHES
  • FINGERNAIL CARE
  • HAIR LOSS
  • HAND PROTECTION FOR PATIENTS WITH HAND DERMATITIS
  • HERPES SIMPLEX INFECTIONS & CANKER SORES
  • PSORIASIS
  • TOPICAL RETINOIDS
  • ROSACEA
  • SCABIES
  • SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
  • SKIN CANCER
  • SUNLIGHT & SUN-DAMAGED SKIN
  • TINEA VERSICOLOR
  • VIRAL WARTS & MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
  • HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)

 

Skin. It is the largest organ on the human body. It creates a protective layer against heat, light, the environment, injury and infection. It helps regulate the body's temperature; stores water, fat and Vitamin D; prevents entry of bacteria; and acts as a sensory organ. On average, an adult has between 18 and 20-square feet of skin, which roughly weighs six pounds.

There are three layers to skin:

Epidermis. This is the outer most layer that sloughs off dead skin cells and acts as a protective barrier against foreign bodies, infections and the sun. The epidermis also contains the cells (melanocytes), which are responsible for skin pigmentation.

Dermis. The middle layer of skin, the dermis houses hair follicles, sebaceous (oil) glands, sweat glands, capillaries (small blood vessels) and lymph vessels. It is held together by a protein called collagen. Sweat glands are part of the body's cooling system. The dermis also contains touch and pain receptors.

Subcutaneous. This is the deepest layer of skin containing larger blood vessels and nerves. It is made up of a network of collagen and fat cells and plays an important role in the manufacture of Vitamin D, protecting against injury and conserving body heat.


Patient Education

Patient Education Menu
  • What is a Dermatologist?
  • Anatomy of the Skin
  • Skin Care Topics
    • Sun Safety
    • Skin Care Basics
    • Tanning Beds/Tanning Booths
    • Tattoos
    • Pregnancy-Related Skin Conditions
    • Diabetes-Related Skin Conditions
    • Skin Cancers
  • Skin Conditions
    • Acne
    • Rosacea
    • Head Lice
    • Rashes
    • Eczema (Dermatitis)
    • Lumps, Bumps, and Cysts
    • Psoriasis
    • Blisters
    • Vitiligo
    • Pruritus
    • Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
    • Lichen Simplex Chronicus
    • Scleroderma
    • Keratosis Pilaris
    • Hives (Urticaria)
    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • Wrinkles
    • Birthmarks/Pigmented Skin
  • Skin Growths
    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Moles (Nevi)
    • Warts
    • Actinic Keratosis
  • Skin Infections
    • Herpes Simplex Virus
    • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
    • Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
    • Impetigo
    • Erysipelas
    • Chicken Pox (Herpes Varicella Zoster)
    • Cellulitis
    • Candidiasis
    • Boils
    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
    • Lyme Disease
    • Folliculitis
    • Scabies
    • Intertrigo
    • Granuloma

Patient Education Library is provided by Officite

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39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 105
Maplewood Professional Center
Sterling Heights, MI 48310-1767

PHONE: (586) 979 - 1750
FAX: (586) 979 - 4667

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Sunday: Closed
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