Epidermis- Functions as a mechanical and antimicrobial barrier; protects against water loss and provides immunological protection; thickness varies from 0.04 mm (eyelid skin) to 1.5 mm (palmoplantar skin)
- Divided into four layers (each with characteristic cell shape and intracellular proteins): stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale (germinativum); of note, stratum lucidum is additional layer in palmoplantar skin
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