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Definition of Skin care
1. Noun. Care for the skin.
Medical Definition of Skin care
1. 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 decubitus ulcer. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Skin Care
Literary usage of Skin care
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction & Prevention (1992)
"Accurate and complete documentation of all risk assessments ensures continuity
of care and may be used as a foundation for the skin care plan. ..."