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    GlossaryDermal

    layer beneath the epidermis containing blood vessels and hair follicles

    The term "dermal" refers to anything related to the dermis, which is the thick layer of living tissue below the outer epidermis of the skin. The dermis contains blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and connective tissue, playing a crucial role in skin health, sensation, and thermoregulation.

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