The skin is made up of three main layers: the hypodermis, the
dermis and the epidermis [17]. The hypodermis is the deepest section
of skin, and is primarily a place of connection and fat storage.
The dermis contains most of the connective tissues of the skin, as
well as nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles. The primary
function of the epidermis is to provide a weather- and water-proof
layer to protect the body. The epidermis is made up mostly of
keratinocytes, but also contains melanocytes, Merkel cells, and