Our skin fulfills vital functions to protect our body from external factors. Some of them are bacteria, chemical substances, and also temperature.
The skin contains secretions that can destroy bacteria and melanin, a chemical pigment that serves as a defense against ultraviolet rays that can damage skin cells. Another essential function of the skin is the regulation of body temperature.
The main functions of the skin are:
- Our skin protects against mechanical, thermal, and physical damage and dangerous substances.
- Prevents loss of moisture.
- Reduces harmful consequences of UV radiation.
- Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature).
- The skin helps to controling our body temperature.
- An immune organ to detect infections.
- The skin produces vitamin D.
