Table 1.
Stratum Corneum | Viable Epidermis | Dermis | |
---|---|---|---|
Composition | Corneocytes embedded in lipid matrix, tightly stacked and overlapping each other | Stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale. | Papillary layer, reticular layer, blood vessel, lymph and nerve system |
Hydrophilicity | no | yes | yes |
Impedance | > Ω | > Ω | > Ω |
Thickness | Tens of microns | 150 μm | 500 μm~2 mm |