Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Chemexfoliation

Application of a cauterant to the skin for the purpose of causing a superficial destruction of the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis. After healing, the treated area has new epithelium.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Application of a cauterant to the skin for the purpose of causing a superficial destruction of the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis. After healing, the treated area has new epithelium.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chemexfoliations
  • Chemical Face Peeling
  • Face Peeling, Chemical

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

77

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Previous Indexing

  • Face (1966-1976)
  • Skin (1966-1976)
  • Skin Diseases (1966-1976)
  • Surgery, Plastic (1966-1976)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.218.170
  2. E04w.617w.275w.200

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NLM Classification

WR 670

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chemexfoliation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002615. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002615
  2. Chemexfoliation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73231418