Definitions
- Describing something that relates to or affects the skin. - Referring to a treatment or medication that is applied directly to the skin. - Talking about a condition or disease that affects the skin.
- Describing something that relates to or affects the outermost layer of the skin. - Referring to a treatment or medication that is applied directly to the epidermis. - Talking about a condition or disease that affects the epidermis.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the skin.
- 2Both words describe something that affects or is related to a specific layer of the skin.
- 3Both words can be used to describe treatments or medications that are applied directly to the skin.
- 4Both words can be used to describe conditions or diseases that affect the skin.
What is the difference?
- 1Layer: Dermal refers to the deeper layer of the skin, while epidermal refers to the outermost layer of the skin.
- 2Function: The dermal layer is responsible for regulating body temperature, while the epidermal layer is responsible for protecting the body from external damage.
- 3Usage: Dermal is more commonly used in medical contexts, while epidermal is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
- 4Scope: Dermal can refer to the entire skin layer, while epidermal specifically refers to the outermost layer of the skin.
Remember this!
Dermal and epidermal are synonyms that both relate to the skin. However, dermal refers to the deeper layer of the skin responsible for regulating body temperature, while epidermal refers to the outermost layer of the skin responsible for protecting the body from external damage. Dermal is more commonly used in medical contexts, while epidermal is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
