noun
General term for skin as an organ or surface of the body. Used in medical, everyday, and cosmetic contexts.
乾燥した空気は皮膚に良くない。
Dry air is not good for the skin.
皮膚の色は人によって違う。
Skin color differs from person to person.
Search-only mixed kanji-katakana form; not a standard spelling.
肌 is a more everyday, tactile word for skin, often used in expressions about texture, feel, or complexion. 皮膚 is more clinical and anatomical.
Compound of 皮 (hi, 'skin, hide') and 膚 (fu, 'skin, flesh'). Both kanji carry similar meanings, reinforcing the concept of skin as a bodily organ.