Skin is the largest organ of the human body. In this article, we have briefly mentioned about the structure of our skin, its functions and types of skin.
- 1.9 crore cells
- 60 hairs
- 94 oil glands
- 19 feet of blood vessels
- 625 sweat glands
- 19k sensory cells
- 75 feet of nerves
- 155 pressure receptors
- 1250 pain receptors
- 12 cold receptors
- 12 heat receptors
Basic functions of the skin
- Protection
- Elasticity
- Temperature regulator
- Excretion
- Support
- Sensation
- Vitamin D synthesis
- Beauty
- Forensic
Types of skin
1) Normal
- Fine texture
- Not oily nor dry
- No blemishes
2) Dry
- Harsh
- Less sebum
- Less moisture
3) Oily
- Excessive sebum.
- Advantage - anti ageing
- Disadvantage - acne
- Open enlarged pores
4) Combination
- Dry and oily patches present
- Mostly oil around t zone
- Most people have combination skin
- Sensitive
- Inflamed and irritated
- Redness on slight touch
5) Ageing
- Wrinkles
- Spots
- Blemishes
- Fine lines
- Sagging
6) Irritated Dry Skin
- Extremely dry and scaly with constant itching
- It is a sign of eczema