Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
chemexfoliation Audio
[ keh-mex-foh-lee-ay-shun ]
Subclass of:
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Cosmetic Techniques
Definitions related to chemexfoliation:
  • (chemical peel) A dermatologic procedure that uses a chemical solution to remove the outer epidermal layers in an effort to smooth the texture of the skin.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A procedure used to improve the way certain skin problems look. These problems include acne scars, wrinkles, or skin changes caused by long-term sun exposure. A chemical solution is put on the skin to dissolve the top layers of skin cells.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Application of a cauterant to the skin for the purpose of causing a superficial destruction of the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis. After healing, the treated area has new epithelium.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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