TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 45. Skin and Skin Structure Infections A1 - Kronman, Matthew A2 - Shah, Samir S. PY - 2009 T2 - Pediatric Practice: Infectious Disease AB - Skin is composed of an outermost, avascular layer of epidermis with an inner layer of dermis made up of elastic tissue, collagen, and reticular fibers. Subcutaneous tissue includes fat cells, connective tissue, and muscle. Blood vessels pass through subcutaneous tissues to reach the dermis (Figure 45–1). SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6909303 ER -