Wednesday 9 July 2014

Scientific Skin Care News 8

“Roopada”

Scientific Beauty News Letter

8.    Stratum Spinosum-A delicate structure for protection!
 

Let us enjoy the study of skin now.  Epidermis is made up of  four major layers of keratinocytes or corniocytes.

In the Epidermis, the stratum spinosum is a multi-layered structure of cuboidal cells that is located beneath  the stratum granulosum.  The Adjacent cells of stratum spinosum are joined by desmosomes, giving them a spiny appearance when the cells shrink and the desmosomes hold them firm.

Their nuclei are often darkened, which is an early sign of cell death. The cells slowly die as the  nutrients and oxygen in interstitial fluid have become exhausted before the fluid is able to reach them by diffusion. 

Cells of the stratum spinosum actively synthesize intermediate filaments called cytokeratins, which are composed of keratin. These intermediate filaments are anchored to the desmosomes, joining adjacent cells to provide structural support, helping the skin resist abrasion. 

The major functions of the Stratum Spinosum are:

1.      It protects against the foreign materials at the same time the anchoring cells keep them holding each other.

2.      This layer is also where Langerhans cells, components of your immune system that trap and transport foreign bodies or materials, are produced and often reside.

3.      Cells in this layer attack and remove infection, keeping your skin free from bacteria that may enter through a cut.

4.      The stratum spinosum also protects you from xerosis, (Dry Skin) When you stay properly hydrated, your stratum spinosum will protect you to the point that you should not need lotions to moisturize your skin.
 
Stratum spinosum is meant to protect your skin from common problems like dryness and infection, the malignant, or cancerous, cells can also grow here when exposed to harsh UV radiations, when they are exposed to sunlight, which causes them to mutate.

The stratum spinosum anchors the epidermis together, and it helps keep moisture inside your skin. While it protects you against common dryness and infection, it can also spawn cancerous cells if you do not properly protect yourself from the sun. That's why it's important to try and keep this layer as healthy as possible in order to keep your skin moist and safe.

We need to protect our skin understanding the mechanism of stratum Spinosum.


Credit : Rahul Phate’s

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