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Skin treatment
Skin treatment
A particular treatment addressed to improving the human skin's health and beauty.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Skin cancer
Tumors or cancer of the skin.
Skin care
The combined actions improving a person's skin.
Skin disorders
Any disorder of the skin, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks.
Skin exposure reduction paste against chemical warfare agents
Skin exposure reduction paste against chemical warfare agents is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): perfluoropolymethylisopropyl ether; polytetrafluoroethylene.
Skin prick test
Skin prick tests are used to diagnose allergies. Pricking gently through a drop of allergen extract placed on the surface of the arm may result after 10-15 minutes in the appearance of a small, itchy swelling and a reddening of the skin. This indicates an allergy.
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Setariasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus SETARIA. This condition is usually seen in cattle and equines and is of little pathogenic significance, although migration of the worm to the eye may lead to blindness.
Sevin
A carbamate insecticide and parasiticide. It is a potent anticholinesterase agent belonging to the carbamate group of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors. It has a particularly low toxicity from dermal absorption and is used for control of head lice in some countries.
Sethotope
Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination.
Social alienation
The state of estrangement individuals feel in cultural settings that they view as foreign, unpredictable, or unacceptable.
Substance abuse clinic
A clinic specialized in treating people who suffer from substance abuse.
Skin treatment
Skin care
The combined actions improving a person's skin.
Scabies
A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.
Skin cancer
Tumors or cancer of the skin.
Suicide
The act of killing oneself.
Spondarthritis
Spondylarthopathy. A seronegative arthropathy related to ankylosing spondylitis and often also to the possession of HLA B27.
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