Yes, skin cells multiply. They constantly divide and renew themselves to replace old or damaged cells. This process is called cell division.
- Skin cells are constantly being replaced. The outer layer of your skin, called the epidermis, is constantly shedding and being renewed. This process is important for protecting your body from the environment and maintaining a healthy skin barrier.
- Skin cells divide to create new cells. When a skin cell divides, it creates two identical copies of itself. This allows for the constant replacement of old or damaged cells.
- This process of cell division can be disrupted. Conditions like psoriasis can cause skin cells to multiply too quickly, leading to the formation of scaly patches. Skin cancers, like basal cell carcinoma, occur when skin cells mutate and multiply uncontrollably.
