chemexfoliation


chemabrasion

 [kēm″ah-bra´zhun] superficial destruction of the epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis by application of a cauterant to the skin; done to remove marks and lesions such as scars or tattoos. Called also chemical peel.

chem·ex·fo·li·a·tion

(kem'eks-fō'lē-ā'shŭn), A chemosurgical technique designed to remove acne scars or treat chronic skin changes caused by exposure to sunlight. Synonym(s): chemical peeling
A technique in which phenol or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is ‘painted’ on elderly sun-exposed skin covered by extensive premalignant actinic keratosis

chem·ex·fo·li·a·tion

(kem'eks-fō-lē-ā'shŭn) A chemosurgical technique to remove acne scars or treat chronic skin changes caused by sunlight.