History
Initial surgical efforts to treat the condition were published in 1976 by Herbert Dedo and involved cutting of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Notable cases
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert
Johnny Bush, country and western musician and songwriter
Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine
Keath Fraser, Canadian author who has documented the challenges and treatment of his condition in the book The Voice Gallery: Travels With a Glass Throat (2002)
Chip Hanauer, American hydroplane racing driver
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., political and environmental activist, son of Robert F. Kennedy
Mary Lou Lord, indie folk musician
Benny Martin (1928–2001), American bluegrass fiddler, affected from 1980 to 1997
Darryl McDaniels of the rap group Run DMC
Jenny Morris (OAM), New Zealand-born Australian pop, rock singer-songwriter
Diane Rehm, American public radio talk show host
Mark Stuart, American Christian rock musician, of Audio Adrenaline
Linda Thompson, British folk-rock musician
Aleesha Rome, causing her to quit her singing career. References


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It is named for its finger-like projections called papillae, which extend toward the epidermis. The papillae provide the dermis with a "bumpy" surface that interdigitates with the epidermis, strengthening the connection between the two layers of skin. In the palms, fingers, soles, and toes, the influence of the papillae projecting into the epidermis forms contours in the skins surface. These epidermal ridges occur in patterns (see: fingerprint) that are genetically and epigenetically determined and are therefore unique to the individual, making it possible to use fingerprints or footprints as a means of identification. Reticular region
The reticular region lies deep in the papillary region and is usually much thicker. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue, and receives its name from the dense concentration of collagenous, elastic, and reticular fibres that weave throughout it. These protein fibres give the dermis its properties of strength, extensibility, and elasticity. Also located within the reticular region are the roots of the hairs, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, receptors, nails, and blood vessels. Tattoo ink is held in the dermis. Stretch marks, often from pregnancy and obesity, are also located in the dermis. Subcutaneous tissue
The subcutaneous tissue (also hypodermis and subcutis) is not part of the skin, but lies below the dermis of the cutis. Its purpose is to attach the skin to underlying bone and muscle as well as supplying it with blood vessels and nerves. It consists of loose connective tissue, adipose tissue and elastin.