What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. It is the layer that estheticians primarily work with during treatments.

What are the five layers of the epidermis, listed from deepest to outermost?

Stratum germinativum (basale), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum.

Which layer of the epidermis is only found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?

The stratum lucidum is a clear, transparent layer found only on thick skin areas such as the palms and soles.

What is the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are produced?

The stratum germinativum (stratum basale) is the deepest epidermal layer where cell mitosis occurs to produce new skin cells.

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis composed of?

The stratum corneum is composed of dead, keratinized cells called corneocytes that are continuously shed through desquamation.

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