• To examine the common skin problems that arise primarily from the epidermis & dermis
  

• To understand the biophysical changes that occur in the epidermis during ageing
  

• To explore the effects of biophysical changes on skin health
  

• To provide knowledge on how to plan treatments and prescribe a skin care regime based on the knowledge of the epidermis & dermis
  

Objectives:

• Describe the structure and function of the epidermis and its layers
  

• Identify common skin problems that arise from the epidermis & dermis
  

• Explain the biophysical changes that occur in the epidermis during ageing
  

• Analyse the effects of biophysical changes on skin health
  

• Develop a treatment plan and prescribe a skin care regime based on the knowledge of the skin layers.