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Skin Care MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Skin Care
Tree Number(s)
E02.547.800
Unique ID
D017592
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017592
Annotation
IM; coord with specific agent used in the care, as SOAPS; OINTMENTS; DETERGENTS; etc. (IM or NIM) or specific type of care, as BATHS (IM or NIM) or specific ther agent (IM or NIM)
Scope Note
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.
Public MeSH Note
94
History Note
94
Date Established
1994/01/01
Date of Entry
1992/12/28
Revision Date
2005/07/01
Skin Care Preferred
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