"Skin Care" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Maintenance of the hygienic state of the skin under optimal conditions of cleanliness and comfort. Effective in skin care are proper washing, bathing, cleansing, and the use of soaps, detergents, oils, etc. In various disease states, therapeutic and protective solutions and ointments are useful. The care of the skin is particularly important in various occupations, in exposure to sunlight, in neonates, and in PRESSURE ULCER.
| Descriptor ID |
D017592
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.547.800
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Skin Care" by people in Profiles.
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Polyphenol treatments increase elastin and collagen deposition by human dermal fibroblasts; Implications to improve skin health. J Dermatol Sci. 2021 May; 102(2):94-100.
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What's eating you? human body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis). Cutis. 2020 03; 105(3):118-120.
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Incorporating Cutaneous and Wound Bacterial Bioburden Biomarkers into Clinical Research: A Review of Best Practices. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2016 Sep; 29(9):422-30.
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Comparative effectiveness of skin antiseptic agents in reducing surgical site infections: a report from the Washington State Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program. J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Mar; 218(3):336-44.
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Itching and sores between the toes: maceration or fungal infection? Adv Nurse Pract. 2008 Jul; 16(7):26.
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Generating evidence for best nursing practice: getting your grooves. J Vasc Nurs. 2007 Dec; 25(4):90-3.
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Comparison of wound irrigation and tangential hydrodissection in bacterial clearance of contaminated wounds: results of a randomized, controlled clinical study. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2007 Apr; 53(4):64-6, 68-70, 72.
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The four 'Vs' for foot care. Vaseline, vegetable shortening, vinegar and Vicks VapoRub. Adv Nurse Pract. 2004 Jun; 12(6):67-70, 84.
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Controversies concerning the treatment of lice and scabies. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 May; 46(5):794-6.
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Management of extensive peristomal ulcers around a retracted, stenotic ileal conduit stoma site. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 1999 Sep; 26(5):276-82.