Dermaordinology (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) “skin”, Latin ordināre, “to put in order” and Ancient Greek λόγος, “knowledge/study”) is a specialised field in
cosmetics and
medicine aimed at finding the optimal permanent solution to superficial
skin defects, such as
hypertrichosis,
hirsutism, couperosis,
acne,
milia
A milium (''plural'' milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, is a clog of the eccrine sweat gland. It is a keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick' ...
and
fibromata. Combining findings from
endocrinology and
dermatology, dermaordinology serves as the basis for the development of innovative micro-surgical methods to safely and painlessly remove these defects without damaging the surrounding skin tissue.
[Schaenzler, Nicole (2006). “Dermaordinologie”. (in German) TOPFIT 1: 14.]
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Dermatology
Cosmetic surgery
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