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Cosmetic Dermatology Glossary
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Selective Photothermolysis
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The theoretical principle underpinning laser and light-based treatments, whereby specific chromophores in the skin are targeted by a laser wavelength that they absorb preferentially, generating heat that destroys the target while sparing surrounding tissue.
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Acne Vulgaris
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The most common form of acne, characterised by a combination of comedonal, inflammatory, and nodulocystic lesions, frequ...
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Acneiform Eruption
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A skin reaction that resembles acne vulgaris but is caused by an external agent such as a drug, cosmetic, or procedural...
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