👉 The term "microsclerum" is a medical term used to describe the thin layer of tissue that covers and cushions the skin surface, including the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) and the dermis. This layer is responsible for providing protection against external stimuli such as friction or heat. Microsclerum can be divided into three main types: the basal microsclerum, the intermediate microsclerum, and the dermal micros