Is human skin a tissue?

In my opinion, with no training involved, the human skin is an organ. Organs are defined as multiple tissues coming together to perform a function. Tissues are composed of groups of cells that work together to perform the same function. read more

The human skin is the outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals skin, and human skin is very similar to pig skin. read more

The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue. The skin’s color is created by special cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are located in the epidermis. Skin Conditions. Rash: Nearly any change in the skin’s appearance can be called a rash. read more