The Skin The skin consists of the following layers:
Dermis.
The epidermis.
The stratum corium.
The germinal layer.
The epidermis is anchored to the dermis by way of dermal papillae, which represents blood vessels, connective tissue and nerve endings rising up into the epidermis.
The dermal papillae play a significant role in wound healing. The mountains act as areas of massive blood supply in wounds, while the valleys of epidermis act as regions of re-growth in superficial wounds leading to rapid repair. To function properly, fibroblasts need nutrients and oxygen from the blood supply and the presence of ferrous iron, Vitamin C and Zinc substances. If these are lacking, collagen synthesis is slowed or in severe cases halted. This can occur when infecting bacteria compete with them for nutrients.
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