Accessory structures of the skin include the hair, nails, sweat glands and sebaceous glands. These structures embryologically originate from the epidermis and are often termed “appendages”; they can ...

Structure of Skin - In Brief. The skin is made up of 2 layers, an outer layer called the epidermis, ... These accessory structures are lined by keratinocytes in their ducts.

Imagine if you could attach something to your skin without needing glue. A biosensor, a watch, a communications device, a fashion accessory -- the possibilities are endless. Thanks to a discovery ...

Understanding the skin requires knowledge of its accessory structures. This article, second in a two-part series, looks at the role of hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands Understanding the skin ...