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  2. Chemical peel - Wikipedia

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    Resurfacing and restoring skin with chemical peel was introduced in the second half of the 19th century by the Austrian dermatologist Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra (1816–1880), founder of the Vienna School of Dermatology. He used exfoliative agents, like phenol, croton oil, nitric acid in various caustic combinations for treating freckles and ...

  3. Dermatologic surgical procedure - Wikipedia

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    The establishment of dermatology surgery societies and training programs, such as the “American College of Mohs Surgery” founded by Frederic Mohs in 1967, as well as postgraduate courses on dermabrasion and chemical peels, also contributed to the progression of surgical techniques. [3]

  4. Trichloroacetic acid - Wikipedia

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    It is widely used in biochemistry for the precipitation of macromolecules, such as proteins, DNA, and RNA.TCA and DCA are both used in cosmetic treatments (such as chemical peels and tattoo removal) and as topical medication for chemoablation of warts, including genital warts.

  5. Exfoliation (cosmetology) - Wikipedia

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    Exfoliation methods used in Canada, 2011. Shown: top right, a bath sponge made of plastic mesh; lower right, a brush with a pumice stone on one side and a natural bristle brush on the other side, for foot exfoliation; lower left, a mud mask package for facial exfoliation; top left, a jar of perfumed body scrub to be used while bathing.

  6. Skin care - Wikipedia

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    Practices that enhance appearance include the use of cosmetics, botulinum, exfoliation, fillers, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, peels, retinol therapy, [1] and ultrasonic skin treatment. [2] Skin care is a routine daily procedure in many settings, such as skin that is either too dry or too moist, and prevention of dermatitis and ...

  7. Peel's Acts - Wikipedia

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    In the United Kingdom, Acts of Parliament remain in force until expressly repealed. Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, published in the late 18th-century, raised questions about the system and structure of the common law and the poor drafting and disorder of the existing statute book.

  8. Peel (fruit) - Wikipedia

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    Orange flavedo and albedo. Chocolate-coated citrus peel. A partially peeled banana.. Peel, also known as rind or skin, is the outer protective layer of a fruit or vegetable which can be peeled off.

  9. Waxing - Wikipedia

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    Recent surgical peel, microdermabrasion or chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, salicylic acid, or other acid-based products. There are many benefits to waxing versus other forms of hair removal. It is an effective method to remove large amounts of hair at one time.