"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,
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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.
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D017592
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.547.800
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Skin Care" by people in Profiles.
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Wound Healing and Wound Care in Neonates: Current Therapies and Novel Options. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2020 Jun; 33(6):294-300.
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Skin cleansing and topical product use in patients with epidermolysis bullosa: Results from a multicenter database. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Mar; 37(2):326-332.
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Systematic review of behavioral and educational interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in adults with spinal cord injury. Clin Rehabil. 2017 Jul; 31(7):871-880.
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Medical and psychosocial impact of acne. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010 Jun; 29(2 Suppl 1):9-12.
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Topical mupirocin/sodium hypochlorite reduces peritonitis and exit-site infection rates in children. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Dec; 4(12):1939-43.
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Therapists' roles in pressure ulcer management in persons with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med. 2009; 32(5):560-7.
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Evaluation of delivery of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Am J Crit Care. 2008 Jan; 17(1):53-61.
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Lessons learned while conducting research on prevention of pressure ulcers in veterans with spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Jul; 88(7):858-61.
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Negative pressure therapy is effective to manage a variety of wounds in infants and children. Wound Repair Regen. 2007 May-Jun; 15(3):296-301.
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Vacuum-assisted wound closure achieves early fascial closure of open abdomens after severe trauma. J Trauma. 2003 Dec; 55(6):1155-60; discussion 1160-1.