Shield epidermis

The epidermis (skin) forms the outer boundary layer and is consistent with the underlying layer by leistenartige survival rates associated. The paper-thin epidermis (0.1 mm) is built by horn cells, the horn superficial layer. This stratum corneum is the product of the sweat and sebaceous glands kept supple and serve as a protective film against microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. In the sense of a barrier function prevents theepidermis drying of the body and the infiltration of foreign body substances.