Epidermal Collection

Periwinkle petal surface, SEM
Periwinkle petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a periwinkle flower petal (family Apocynaceae)

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 4. Crusted or Honeycomb Ringworm, Alopecia (hair-loss), Ringworm of the scalp, spotted rose rash, running scab - eczema and Nettle rash. Date: circa 1880s

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 5 - Scabies or Itch, Red Gum Rash or Spotted Heat, Honey Sickness - Honey Scab or Pustular Tetter Impetigo, Shingles

Eruptive Fevers - Plate 6 - Measles, Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever, Vesicle of Vaccination (with slight surrounding rose rash), Typhus at an early stage

Pigmented skin mole C013 / 7318
MODEL RELEASED. Pigmented skin mole. Pigmented naevus or mole on the skin of a 24-year-old man. Also known as a melanocytic, or melanotic, naevus

Eyelash hairs, SEM
Eyelash hairs and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyelash hairs growing from the surface of human skin

Leaf and water droplets
Fresh Dew droplets cling to the water repellant surface of the leaf

Flakes of dead skin, SEM
Flakes of dead skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dead skin from the scalp (dandruff), a condition where there is an excessive shedding of dead skin cells

Skin and hair follicles, light micrograph
Skin and hair follicles. Light micrograph of a section through skin, showing hair follicles (dark purple circular structures). Haematoxylin and eosin stain

Cross-section diagram of human skin

Oudemas or edemas erupting on a cabbage leaf. The cause is not know but is probably physiological

Sunburnt skin. Coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of epidermal skin cells after sunburn. These stratified epithelial cells have been destroyed by ultraviolet (UV)

Human skin, SEM
Human skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface layer of the human skin, the epidermis. The outer layer of the epidermis (the stratum corneum)

Dicotyledon root, SEM C016 / 9125
Dicotyledon root. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through an immature root from a dicotyledonous plant

Thrush infection of the tongue, SEM C016 / 9091
Thrush infection of the tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a tongue infected with Candida sp. fungus (yellow), known as yeast infection, thrush, or candidiasis

Dicotyledon root, SEM C016 / 9124
Dicotyledon root. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through an immature root from a dicotyledonous plant

Dicotyledon root, SEM C016 / 9123
Dicotyledon root. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through an immature root from a dicotyledonous plant

Spiderwort leaf, SEM C016 / 9410
Spiderwort leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section though a leaf from a Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) plant, showing the epidermal layer (uppermost)

Finger skin, SEM
Finger skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through skin from a human finger, showing the characteristic dermal ridges (lower left, and right) that make up the fingerprint

Zebra fish skin, SEM
Zebra fish skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the folded surface of skin cells from a zebrafish (Danio rerio). The microscopic folds are called microplicae

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0094
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0095
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0097
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0103
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0098
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0081
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Wart structure, artwork
Wart structure. Artwork of a section through human skin, showing the subsurface blood vessels (red) supplying a wart. Warts are harmless

Gem anemone, light micrograph
Gem anemone. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the body of a gem anemone (Bunodactis verrucosa). This section has passed through the pharynx (stomodaeum) region

Fish skin, SEM
Fish skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the folded surface of skin cells from a zebrafish (Danio rerio). The microscopic folds are called microplicae

Hair shaft and skin, SEM
Hair shaft and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hair shaft (dark brown, left) growing from the surface of human skin

Stubble, SEM

Skin section, SEM
Skin section. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through human skin. A hair (red) is protruding through the surface

Eyebrow hair, SEM
Eyebrow hair and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyebrow hair growing from the surface of human skin

Skin cell, TEM
Skin cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a keratinocyte skin cell, which is found in the epidermis layer of the skin

Palm. Close-up of the skin on the palm of a human hand

Hair follicles, SEM
Hair follicles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through freeze- fractured hair follicles in the skin

Skin layers, light micrograph
Skin layers. Coloured light micrograph of a section through human skin layers. The top layer is the stratum corneum (flaky, orange), a cornified layer of the epidermis that is composed of flattened

Stubble hair, SEM
Stubble hair and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stubble hair growing from the surface of human skin

Eyelashes, SEM
Eyelash hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyelash hairs. Hairs grow from follicles in the dermal layer of the skin

Skin cells, TEM
Skin cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through keratinocyte skin cells, which are found in the epidermis layer of the skin

Skin and hair follicles. Artwork taken from Govard Bidloos Anatomia Humani Corporis (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1685

Eczema skin condition
Eczema. Computer artwork of the epidermis (upper skin layer) of skin affected by eczema. Eczema is a skin inflammation characterised by an itchy pink rash on the skins surface

Nasal cavity, SEM
Nasal cavity. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the nasal cavity. It is covered in epithelial hair-like structures known as cilia (orange)

Scaly skin
Psoriasis. Artwork comparing two sections through human skin: healthy skin (left) and skin affected by psoriasis (right). Psoriasis is the presence of scaly lesions on the skin

Jacques Reverdin, Swiss surgeon
Jacques Louis Reverdin (1842-1929), Swiss surgeon. Reverdin studied medicine in Paris, and worked as surgeon to the Swiss ambulance service during the siege of Paris in 1870

HaCaT culture cells
HaCaT cells. Immunofluorescence light micrograph of three HaCaT cells. Their nuclei, which contain the cells genetic information in the form of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), are blue

HaCaT culture cell, light micrograph
HaCaT cell. Immunofluorescence light micrograph of a HaCaT cell dividing into two. The nucleus, which contains the cells genetic information, is purple

Skin cell desmosomes, TEM
Skin cell desmosomes. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through skin cells, showing numerous desmosomes (dark areas)

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"Exploring the Intricate World Surfaces: From Periwinkle Petals to Zebra Fish Skin" The epidermis, or outermost layer of our skin and various plant surfaces, is a fascinating realm that holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Through powerful imaging techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), we can delve into the intricate details of these surfaces. In one captivating image, the delicate periwinkle petal surface reveals its mesmerizing beauty under SEM. The magnified view showcases the exquisite patterns and textures that make each petal unique. Moving on to zebra fish skin, SEM unravels a world unseen by the naked eye. The scales resemble an artistic mosaic, forming a protective shield for these aquatic creatures. Zooming in further with TEM, we witness the astonishing complexity of skin cells. These microscopic building blocks play a vital role in maintaining our body's integrity while orchestrating essential functions like protection and sensation. Shifting gears from animals to plants again, an orchid petal captured under SEM unveils nature's artistry at its finest. Delicate structures interweave seamlessly, creating breathtaking displays of color and form. Next up are olive leaf trichomes observed through SEM. These tiny hair-like projections serve as armor against predators while also aiding in moisture retention for this resilient plant species. A pansy petal takes center stage once more under SEM's watchful lens. Its velvety texture comes alive as we explore every nook and cranny meticulously designed by Mother Nature herself. Venturing beyond natural beauty lies medical significance - Diseases of the Skin plates 4 & 5 showcase dermatological conditions that affect human epidermis. Eruptive Fevers plate 6 provides insight into infectious diseases impacting our largest organ –the skin– highlighting their symptoms for better understanding and diagnosis.