A finger like fold in the superficial dermis is a dermal:

1. It projects up towards the epidermis. 2. More folding means a stronger join. 3. A finger-like projection known as the dermal papilla is found in the superficial portion of the dermis. 4. So the answer is a papilla. _Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 5 'The Integumentary System'_