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Functions as a mechanical and antimicrobial barrier; protects against water loss and provides immunological protection; thickness varies from 0.04 mm (eyelid skin) to 1.5 mm (palmoplantar skin).
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Jain, S. (2011). Basic Science and Immunology. In: Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0525-3_1
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