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By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002

Epidermis Anatomy

Sunday January 28, 2007
The epidermis is the top layer of the skin. It renews itself about every 2 weeks. These illustrations show how the epidermal cells mature to create the barrier function of the skin.

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