Abstract
Hypodermis or the subcutaneous layer is the third and forgotten layer of the skin and is mainly composed of fat cells, the adipocytes, which are grouped together in lobules separated by connective tissue. Although it is believed that this layer provides padding or acts as energy reserve and also provides thermoregulation, it is almost unexplored; especially on how this layer communicates with the dermis and its cell types.
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Pappas, A., Chon, SH. (2015). Facial Subcutaneous Adipocytes. In: Pappas, A. (eds) Lipids and Skin Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09943-9_14
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