We have to understand the dynamic nature of our skin and its structure to take proper care of it.
Our skin functions as a protection and barrier for our body from the external elements.
Skin protects our body from excessive loss of body fluids and also protects from harmful pathogens.
Skin also functions in insulating our body from the loss of body heat.
Skin regulates the the temperature of our body in hot conditions by producing sweat.
Our skin gives us the sensations of touch, heat, cold, irritation and burning sensation.
The melanin pigments in the skin help us in the synthesis of vitamin D.
Our skin puts forth hair to insulate our body and also to show the characteristics of our gender.
Read the following posts for further information on skin.
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