{"id":25536,"date":"2022-01-17T12:41:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T12:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teknofarma.com\/medicinal-products\/dermatologici\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:54:23","slug":"dermatologicals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.teknofarma.com\/en\/medicinal-products\/dermatologicals\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermatologicals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Health of the skin and its appendages: dermatological products for topical use<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The skin and its appendages<\/span><\/strong> constitute the integumentary system<\/strong>, the organ that covers the entire body surface and is an essential anatomical and physiological barrier between the external and internal environment<\/strong>. It also reflects the animal’s state of health and the good functioning of the organism<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

For this reason, every owner should always pay attention to the hygiene and care of their pet’s skin and coat, using appropriate products according to circumstances.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Structure of the skin and its appendages<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

The skin of dogs is between 0.5 and 5 mm thick, while the skin of cats is thinner, from 0.4 to 2 mm. Anatomically, it has two layers: the epidermis and the dermis.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The epidermis is the most superficial layer<\/span><\/strong> and consists of epithelial cells called keratinocytes<\/strong> organised in continuous layers. The keratinocytes originate from the deepest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale) and, through a process of differentiation and maturation, progressively ascend to the outermost layer (stratum corneum).<\/span><\/p><\/div>

As new keratinocytes reach the stratum corneum, those present tend to detach and be eliminated: this process, called exfoliation<\/strong>, ensures a continuous renewal of the epidermis<\/strong> as well as the removal of any micro-organisms that, having come into contact with the skin, could cause infections. Intercellular spaces are filled with lipids, i.e. fats, in the form of lamellae that act as a glue between cells and help maintain the integrity of the skin barrier.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The dermis is a supportive, compressible and elastic connective tissue<\/span><\/strong> that supports the epidermis on the surface and the hair follicles and sebaceous glands in depth. It is a very dense tissue containing collagen, elastic and reticular fibres, the intercellular matrix, blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves, muscles and different types of cells.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Skin appendages<\/span><\/strong> are hair follicles<\/strong>, sebaceous <\/strong>and sweat glands<\/strong> and nails<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Below the dermis is the subcutaneous tissue<\/strong>, consisting of connective tissue rich in adipocytes (fat tissue cells). It has multiple functions, including storing lipids and fat-soluble substances, thermal insulation and protection against trauma.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Functions of the skin and its appendages<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

The skin and its appendages perform many important functions for the body:<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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