Special Issue on Skin Care Treatments and Formulations
The human skin is the outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has multiple layers of ectodermal tissue and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to that of most other mammals, except that it is not protected by a pelt. Though nearly all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it appears hairless. There are two general types of skin, hairy and glabrous skin. The adjective cutaneous literally means "of the skin" (from Latin cutis, skin).
Because it interfaces with the environment, skin plays a key role in protecting the body against pathogens and excessive water loss. Its other functions are insulation, temperature regulation, sensation, synthesis of vitamin D, and the protection of vitamin B folates. Severely damaged skin will try to heal by forming scar tissue. This is often discolored and depigmented.
In this special issue, we invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles that explore Skin Care Treatments and Formulations.
Authors should read over the journal’s Authors' Guidelines carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.
Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue’’ under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue —Skin Care Treatments and Formulations” should be chosen during your submission.
According to the following timetable:
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Submission Deadline
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October 23rd, 2013
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Publication Date
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November 2013
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Guest Editor:
Dr. Bouzid Menaa
Fluorotronics Inc., USA
For further questions or inquiries
Please contact Editorial Assistant at
jcdsa@scirp.org