The human body has four main types of skin: epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, and subcutaneous.
This description provides an overview of the four main types of skin found on the human body. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and is composed of dead cells that are constantly being shed and replaced. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis and contains
The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue guarding muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals' skin, and it is very similar to pig skin. Though nearly all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it can appear hairless. There are two general types of skin: hairy and glabrous skin (hairless). The adjective cutaneous literally means "of the skin".