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when something goes awry, the skin fights back – sometimes in the form of
crusty pustules that are most associated with a psoriasis attack.

So, what are these important skin layers?

The Epidermis

The epidermis is the top layer of the skin that we see. It is pretty thick, actually
featuring five of its own sub-layers. These sub-layers continually produce new
cells, which are pushed up to the top, replacing old, sickly ones. These sub-
layers consist of:

1. The stratum corneum: This is the outermost layer of the skin. Since it
takes a lot of abuse from the outside world, it can often look dry, cracked,
burned, flaky and yes, even wrinkled. Although these dying cells can
make your skin look bad, there is something to be happy about – these
cells will soon be replaced with newer ones and if you learn to care for
your skin better, these newer cells will make the skin everyone sees look {23}
and feel healthier. As a matter of fact about every 45 days your epidermis
is completely replaced.

2. The stratum lyeidum: This is the skin found on the soles of your feet
and the palms of your hands. It is a clear layer that reflects light to
protect the other skin layers.

3. The stratum granulosum: Found deep within the epidermis, this sub-
layer is made of flat, discolored cells that look like small granules of sand.

4. The stratum spinosum: This is the spot where new skin cells are
formed.

5. The stratum basalelies: This is the layer of the epidermis where
keratinocytes and melanocytes are formed to make their way to the top of
the epidermis and replace old dying cells there.

The Dermis

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