Dermabrasion

"Dermabrasion" 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.

MeSH information

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The mechanical planing of the SKIN with sand paper, emery paper, or wire brushes, to promote reepithelialization and smoothing of skin disfigured by ACNE scars or dermal NEVI.

Descriptor ID	D003869
MeSH Number(s)	E02.218.210 E04.680.275.250
Concept/Terms	Dermabrasion Dermabrasion Dermabrasions

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Dermabrasion".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Cosmetic Techniques [E02.218]
Dermabrasion [E02.218.210]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures [E04.680]
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures [E04.680.275]
Dermabrasion [E04.680.275.250]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Dermabrasion".

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