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However, primary cells face limitations such as restricted donor availability and challenges in conducting genotype-specific studies. To overcome these issues, recent approaches have focused on differentiating skin cells from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). In this study, we developed a protocol to differentiate high-purity skin cells, such as fibroblasts (hFIBROs) and keratinocytes (hKERAs), from hiPSCs. To construct the hiPSC-derived SKE (hiPSC-SKE), a dermis was first formed by culturing a collagen and hFIBROs mixture within an insert. Subsequently, hKERAs were seeded onto the dermis, and keratinization was induced under air-liquid culture conditions to establish an epidermis. Histological analysis with hematoxylin and eosin staining confirmed that the hiPSC-SKE recapitulated the layered architecture of native human skin and expressed appropriate epidermal and dermal markers. Moreover, exposure to Triton X-100, a known skin irritant, led to marked epidermal damage and significantly reduced cell viability, validating the model\u2019s functional responsiveness. 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