The skin acts as the interface between the body and its external environment and represents the interconnectedness of all the organs and systems in the human organism. Its structure and positioning play a central role in the overall functioning of the body and, at the same time, contribute to the aesthetic appearance. This study aims to investigate the embryonic origins of the skin, its anatomical composition, and histological structure. The skin consists of two main components: the epidermis, which arises from the ectoderm, and the dermis, which develops from the mesoderm. The key functions of the skin include safeguarding the body, regulating temperature, controlling fluid loss, supporting immunity, and facilitating sensory perception. The blood supply to the skin originates from arterial branches or as terminal branches of the muscular vessels. Specialized sensory structures are embedded within the skin that allow it to respond to various stimuli, such as free nerve endings, Merkel cells, Meissner’s corpuscles, Pacinian corpuscles, Krause bulbs, Ruffini corpuscles, and proprioceptors for temperature regulation. Skin injuries can lead to significant emotional and social repercussions, such as feelings of alienation, estrangement from loved ones, possible job loss, neurotic disorders, and other negative social outcomes.
