− | Generally mammalian skin is covered with hair and is termed hirsute skin. Where hair is absent, it is termed glabrous skin. The skin can be reflective of the health status of an animal, being sensative to certain **[[Endocrine & Nutritional Influences on the Skin|hormonal and nutritional]] conditions. | + | Generally mammalian skin is covered with hair and is termed hirsute skin. Where hair is absent, it is termed glabrous skin. The skin can be reflective of the health status of an animal, being sensative to certain [[Endocrine & Nutritional Influences on the Skin|hormonal and nutritional]] conditions. |