Blood vessel in the dermis

Blood vessels in the dermis are not a single molecular target but rather refer to the network of arteries, veins, and capillaries embedded within the dermal layer of the skin. These vessels play essential roles in delivering oxygen and nutrients to both dermal and epidermal cells, removing metabolic waste products, supporting thermoregulation through vasodilation and vasoconstriction, and maintaining overall skin health[1][4][7][9]. The dermal vasculature is organized into superficial (papillary) and deep (reticular) plexuses that supply different regions of the skin[3][4]. Blood vessels also contribute to wound healing responses and can be involved in various pathological processes such as inflammation or tumor formation[5]. Because "blood vessels in the dermis" describes an anatomical structure rather than a discrete protein or receptor molecule commonly targeted by drugs or used as a biomarker for patient selection/monitoring, it is not considered a canonical therapeutic target. Note: This entry is marked as incorrect for use as a drug target because it refers to an anatomical feature composed of multiple cell types rather than a specific molecular entity suitable for pharmacological targeting.

Other names

Dermal blood vesselCutaneous blood vesselSkin microvasculature (dermis)