Chemexfoliation
| Definition: |
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. |
| Also Called: |
Face Peeling, Chemical |
| Previously Indexed: |
Face (1966-1976),Skin (1966-1976),Skin Diseases (1966-1976),Surgery, Plastic (1966-1976) |
Chemexfoliation Definitions and Terms
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