dermal

adjective
der·​mal | \ ˈdər-məl How to pronounce dermal (audio) \

Definition of dermal

1 : of or relating to skin and especially to the dermis : cutaneous
2 : epidermal

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The word dermal often comes up nowadays in connection with cosmetic treatments. Dermal therapy usually means restoring moisture to dry, cracked skin. Dermal fillers such as collagen can be injected to fill in acne scars or reduce wrinkles. These have now been joined by treatments like Botox, which paralyzes facial dermal muscles, again in order to reduce wrinkles (since those dermal muscles are used to form expressions). A synonym for dermal is cutaneous.

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Shafer suggests SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum or Senté Dermal Repair Cream, as both work at the cellular level to enhance collagen and dermal repair within the skin. Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "How To Get Rid of Laugh Lines With Five Expert-Approved Tips," 25 June 2019 Imagine a dermal patch that integrates these chips with nanoneedles, which inject their output into the skin’s epithelial cells. Andrew Hessel, Ars Technica, "Printing vaccines at the pharmacy or at home will be the way of the future," 20 June 2019 Each developed this dermal feature for a very different reason: the worm uses it to catch its prey, whereas the frog uses it to deter predators. Dani Rabaiotti, Quartz, "What animal farts—yes, animal farts—can teach us about climate change," 18 June 2019 Additionally, the light stimulates the dermal layers of the skin and produce additional collagen. Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, "10 Tried-and-True Ways to Get Rid of Pimples Fast," 14 June 2019 Whatever your personal opinion is on injectables like Botox and dermal fillers, these minimally invasive cosmetics procedures are increasingly discussed on public platforms. Glamour, "8 Things You Should Know Before Getting Injectibles," 10 Apr. 2019 The most popular type of dermal filler is made of hyaluronic acid and approved by the FDA (silicone is not approved for filler use). Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "How Do You Remove Lip Fillers?," 9 July 2018 Novoheart’s scientists placed millions of heart cells genetically reprogrammed from stem cells into a mold along with some secret sauce: a dose of dermal fibroblasts, the cells that help your skin repair itself. Megan Molteni, WIRED, "These Beating Mini-Hearts Could Save Big Bucks—And Maybe Lives," 27 June 2018 Meanwhile, the use of botulinum toxin, like Botox or Dysport, by those under 34 has jumped 31% since 2015, while over 2 million dermal filler treatments were done in the U.S. last year alone. Lexy Lebsack, refinery29.com, "The Instagram-Famous Doctor Will See You Now," 23 June 2018

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First Known Use of dermal

circa 1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for dermal

dermal

adjective
der·​mal | \ ˈdər-məl How to pronounce dermal (audio) \

Kids Definition of dermal

: of or relating to skin

dermal

adjective
der·​mal | \ ˈdər-məl How to pronounce dermal (audio) \

Medical Definition of dermal

1 : of or relating to skin and especially to the dermis : cutaneous
2 : epidermal