DERMIS: STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION AND ROLE IN THERMOREGULATION

DERMIS: STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION AND ROLE IN THERMOREGULATION

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Cellular and Histological Changes in Dermis Aging

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Histology of the Skin

3. Histological Variations According to Anatomical Region

4. Histological Methods to Study Skin Variations

5. Embryological Development

6. Cellular and Histological Changes in the Dermis with Aging

7. Clinical Manifestations of the Cutaneous Aging

8. Histological Changes of the Dermis with Aesthetic Treatments

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Non-Invasive Methods in the Study of the Dermal Structure and Composition

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Measuring Dermal Function: Mechanical Properties

3. Measuring Dermal Composition

4. Measuring Dermal Structure

5. Applications

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Dermal and Epidermal Interaction: A Critical Role for Skin Homeostasis

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions

3. Disturbances of the Communication Networks: Skin Aging, Malformation, Skin Tumors and Other Related Diseases

4. Multiple Co-regulation System: Capillary Induction, Growth and Regeneration

Conclusion

References

Index