Bedsores (pressure sores)



Anatomy of your skin

Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00519
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Anatomy of your skin

Illustration of anatomy of your skin, showing layers

Your skin has three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and a layer of subcutaneous tissue, which is mainly fat. Within these layers are millions of cells, nerve endings, capillaries, oil glands, hair follicles and sweat glands. All can be destroyed by a spreading bedsore infection.
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