Epidermis
The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin which acts as a barrier to the outside world, protecting the body from pathogens[1].
References
- ↑ Jensen JM, Proksch E. (Dec 2009) 'The skin's barrier'. G Ital Dermatol Venereol; 144(6):689-700
1. Jensen JM, Proksch E. (Dec 2009) 'The skin's barrier'. G Ital Dermatol Venereol; 144(6):689-700