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The dermis is a layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue, and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane, and harbors many nerve endings that provide the sense of touch and heat. ...read more at Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• -- Dermis contains sebaceous glands which produces the natural oils for the skin for lubrication.¹
• -- Dermis produces sweat to regulate body temperature.²
• -- Tiny pockets in the dermis are where follicles (hair on skin) grow.²
• -- Photoaging (premature aging) occurs in the dermis from sun exposure.³

Top Resources on Dermis

• Merck Manual: Biology Of The Skin - Structure And Function
• eMedicine: Dermatology Articles - Diseases Of The Dermis
• DermNet NZ: The Structure Of Normal Skin
• WrongDiagnosis: Organ - Skin
• Children's Hospital And Health System (via Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin): Anatomy Of The Skin
• KidsHealth: Your Skin - The Dermis Is Under The Epidermis
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Aging Changes In Skin
• University Of Maryland Medical Center (via WebMD): Get Inside Your Skin - Dermis
• Cleveland Clinic: An Overview Of Your Skin
• Harvard Medical School (via Aetna InteliHealth): Sun-Damaged Skin

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ KidsHealth: Your Skin - The Dermis Is Under The Epidermis
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} WrongDiagnosis: Organ - Skin
3. ↑ Harvard Medical School (via Aetna InteliHealth): Sun-Damaged Skin

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