TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Functional Overview A1 - Mir, Adnan A2 - Kline, Mark W. PY - 2018 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e AB - The skin, the largest organ in the body, includes 3 primary component layers: the epidermis, which is an epithelial layer; the dermis, which provides structural support and vascular supply and contains hair follicles, sweat glands, nerves, and other structures; and the subcutis, which is composed primarily of adipose tissue. Together, these structures play many roles including interface with the external environment, temperature regulation, endocrine function, sensory input, waste excretion, and sexual function. Diseases of the skin may affect any of these functions, and it is important to consider such potential complications when planning management. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182904948 ER -