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Keratinization Process
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Summary
Keratinization is the
Biological Process
through which keratinocytes, the primary type of cell in the epidermis, synthesize and accumulate the
Protein keratin
, eventually moving towards the
Skin surface
to form a protective,
Water-resistant barrier
. This process is crucial for maintaining
Skin Integrity
and protecting against
Environmental Damage
, pathogens, and
Water Loss
.
Concepts
Keratinocytes
Stratum Corneum
Epidermis
Keratin
Desquamation
Barrier Function
Differentiation
Skin Homeostasis
Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
Hair Follicle Anatomy
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