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The 27 pages that link to Stratum corneum, each with the reason it gives.

• Skin barrierBroader topic: Its cells and surrounding lipids form the barrier’s main physical seal.

• EpidermisBroader topic: This layer forms the epidermis’s principal barrier against water loss and external substances.

• SebumRelated: Sebum coats this outer layer but is distinct from its structural barrier lipids.

• KeratinocyteBroader topic: Keratinocytes form this layer’s corneocytes before being shed from the surface.

• EmollientBroader topic: Its cells and surrounding lipids form the surface structure emollients smooth and support.

• Skin microbiomeBroader topic: This exposed layer forms the immediate surface habitat for many skin organisms.

• Topical medicationBroader topic: This layer is the main barrier that topical drugs must cross to reach deeper skin.

• HumectantBroader topic: Humectants in skin care act at or near this water-regulating outer layer.

• FolliculitisRelated: Damage to this barrier can make follicles more vulnerable to irritation and microbial entry.

• KeratinizationBroader topic: This layer is the main protective product of epidermal keratinization.

• DermatophyteBroader topic: Many dermatophyte infections remain confined to this outer skin layer.

• DermatophytosisRelated: Many dermatophyte infections remain confined to this outer skin layer.

• Tinea corporisBroader topic: The infection usually remains confined to this superficial layer.

• Transdermal patchRelated: This barrier is the main obstacle a drug must cross to enter the body.

• Skin careBroader topic: Cleansers, moisturizers, and exfoliants interact directly with this layer.

• Tinea pedisRelated: The infection usually remains in this outer skin layer.

• Topical anestheticRelated: On intact skin, this barrier limits how much anesthetic reaches nerve endings.

• Glycolic acidBroader topic: Glycolic acid treatments loosen connections among cells in this layer.

• MoisturizerBroader topic: Most moisturizer effects target water balance in this outer barrier layer.

• DihydroxyacetoneRelated: Topical dihydroxyacetone colors proteins in this outer skin layer rather than stimulating melanin.

• IchthyosisBroader topic: Excessive buildup or defective barrier properties in this layer drive scaling and water loss.

• Petroleum jellyBroader topic: The jelly's barrier sits over this outer skin layer and helps it retain moisture.

• Harlequin ichthyosisBroader topic: Its abnormal structure produces the disorder’s thick, rigid plates.

• Human skinBroader topic: Its cells and lipids create the main barrier to water escape and external substances.

• Integumentary systemBroader topic: This layer is the principal physical barrier against water loss and external substances.

• Lip balmRelated: Its comparatively limited barrier on the lips leaves them prone to water loss.

• PimpleBroader topic: Its shedding cells contribute to the material that can plug a follicle.