What is the function of the dermis?

The dermis layer of skin is beneath the epidermis, and its main function is temperature regulation and blood supply. The dermis also gives skin its thickness, and it makes up roughly 90 percent of the thickness of skin. read more

The "dermis" is the living layer of skin. It is divided into a papillary region and a reticular region. read more

Below the dermis lies a layer of fat that helps insulate the body from heat and cold, provides protective padding, and serves as an energy storage area. The fat is contained in living cells, called fat cells, held together by fibrous tissue. read more