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A new international study led by the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University finds: melanoma cancer ...

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The hypodermis is the innermost layer of the skin that stores fat and energy, pads and protects the body, and attaches skin to the bones and muscles. The hypodermis provides shaping and contour and is ...

The dermis controls body temperature and helps cool the skin by sweating. Hair grows from follicles in the dermis, which can cause goosebumps when tiny muscles contract. The dermis protects the body ...

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