Definition of Skin care

1. Noun. Care for the skin.

Exact synonyms: Skincare
Generic synonyms: Aid, Attention, Care, Tending
Specialized synonyms: Facial

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

skin-diving
skin-magazine
skin-muscle reflexes
skin-puncture test
skin-pupillary reflex
skin-tight
skin aging
skin and bone
skin and bones
skin and connective tissue diseases
skin back
skin botflies
skin cancer
skin care (current term)
skin cell
skin color
skin colour
skin condition
skin disease
skin disorder
skin diving
skin doctor
skin dose
skin effect
skin effects
skin eruption
skin flap

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. ..."

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