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Which layer of the epidermis is found only in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?â Stratum Lucidum 7. Which âspecializedâ cell types are found in the epidermis of the skin? What are the functions of each of these cells? Merkel cells are found in the epidermis of the skin.
There are five distinct sub-layers of the Epidermis: 1  Stratum corneum: the outermost layer, made of 25-30 layers of dead flat keratinocytes. Lamellar granules provide water repellent action and are continuously shed & replaced. 2  Stratum lucidum: Only found in the fingertips, palms of hands, & soles of feet.