"Cosmetics" 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.
Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)
| Descriptor ID |
D003358
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.720.269 J01.516.213
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cosmetics" by people in Profiles.
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Labeling Laws for Personal Care Products: Potential Pitfalls for The Consumer. Skin Therapy Lett. 2021 Sep; 26(5):1-6.
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The Impact of Cosmetics on the Physical Dimension and Optical Performance of Contemporary Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2020 May; 46(3):166-173.
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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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Perception of the blue light effect on Korean women's faces using the blue pearl pigment. Skin Res Technol. 2020 Jan; 26(1):76-80.
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Knowledge and Use of Cosmetic Contact Lenses Among Reproductive-Age Women. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2019 03; 28(3):403-409.
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Prospective Comparison of Toxicity and Cosmetic Outcome After Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation With Conformal External Beam Radiotherapy or Single-Entry Multilumen Intracavitary Brachytherapy. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2019 Jan; 9(1):e4-e13.
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The Effects of a Daily Skincare Regimen on Maintaining the Benefits Obtained from Previous Chemical Resurfacing Treatments. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Sep 01; 15(9):1145-50.
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Impact of Cosmetics on the Surface Properties of Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2015 Jul; 41(4):228-35.
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Impact of Cosmetics on the Physical Dimension and Optical Performance of Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2015 Jul; 41(4):218-27.
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Novel database for exposure to fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2015 Aug; 72(3):660-72.