What are the differences in structures of thick and thin skin?

Answer 1

Thick skin ( contains five layers: startum basala, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum and corneum)It has prominent stratum corneum and well- developed stratum granulosum. In addition ,it has additional epidermal layer which is named as stratum lucidum. On the top of this ,thick layer lacks integumentary appendages: hair follicles, sebaceous glands and arrector pili muscles. Generally, thick skin is located to those aeas subjected to wear and tear and mainly on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet. Thin skin ( contains only four layers: startum basala, spinosum, granulosum, and corneum)It has less prominent stratum corneum than thick skin and less developed stratum granulosum. But, it is without clear epidermal layer, stratum lucidum. Unlike the thick skin, thin skin has hair follicles, sebaceous glands and arrector pili muscles . Such type of skin is dominant and lines most of the body surface.

stratum lucidum

Answer 2

In thick skin, which covers the palms, fingertips, and soles of the feet, the epidermis consists of five layers (or strata). From deep to superficial, these layers are stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum. In thin skin, which covers the rest of the body, the stratum lucidum appears to be absent and other strata are thinner.

Answer 3

Thick skin can protect certain parts of the body but get in the way of normal funcion in other parts. That's why we have different skin thicknesses on our body.

Answer 4

If u have lot of hair (like your scalp) it is THIN skin. Thick skin is found in palms and soles where it is exposed to lot of pressure hence no hair follicles.

Answer 5

Skin can never really waste out unless you burn you skin off

Answer 6

stratum corneum