Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dermabrasion

The mechanical planing of the SKIN with sand paper, emery paper, or wire brushes, to promote reepithelialization and smoothing of skin disfigured by ACNE scars or dermal NEVI.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The mechanical planing of the SKIN with sand paper, emery paper, or wire brushes, to promote reepithelialization and smoothing of skin disfigured by ACNE scars or dermal NEVI.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Dermabrasions

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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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  1. E02w.218.210w
  2. E04w.617w.275w.250w

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NLM Classification

WR 670

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dermabrasion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003869. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003869
  2. Dermabrasion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermabrasion
  3. Dermabrasion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1200226