The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin. The dermis has connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures. It is made up of a thin upper layer called the papillary dermis, and a thick lower layer called the reticular dermis. Epidermis.
Definition of fasciitis - inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ. Definition of fasciitis - inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ. dictionary
Necrotizing fasciitis - a gas forming, fulminating, necrotic infection of the superficial and deep fascia, resulting in thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues; a dark patch appears on the overlying skin, which breaks down and discharges large amounts of necrotic tissue (1).