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Below you'll find links to cosmetic ingredients, anatomy
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GreatSkin.com
GreatSkin.com
Cosmetic Ingredient Lists

Skin Care Dictionary

Cosmetic Ingredients on Dean Coleman.com

Cosmetic Ingredients on Cosmetic Cop

Cosmetic Ingredients on SkinCareStudent.com

Skin Deep

Somerset Cosmetic Company (huge list)
Skin Research

DermGuide

Dermwiz

OneSkin

DermNet

Skin Care Guide

eMedicine/Dermatology

Dermatological Conditions

Medical Terminology
Anatomy Links

Bartleby Anatomy

BioWeb

Anatomy Mnemonics

Anatomy TV

Interactive Human Body (BBC)

The Anatomy Lesson

Medical Textbooks (digital)

MEDtropolis

Anatomy

Anatomy of the Human Body
Skin Disorders

DermAtlas

DermNet NZ

DermNet

Lesions

Medical Atlas

OneSkin

Dermatology Differential

Diseases Database
Flash Card Sites

The Amazing Flashcard Machine

StudyStack
Common Abbreviations: as found in my book:
SKin Care Student Q and A

ABCD= asymmetry, border, color, diameter

AHA= alpha hydroxyl acid

ATP= adenosine triphosphate

BHA= beta hydroxyl acid

CARE= condition, action taken, response of skin, evaluation

CDC= center for disease control

CFTA= cosmetic fragrance toiletry association

CRF= cell renewal factor

DHEA= dehydroepiandrosterone

DMAE= dimethylaminoethanol

DNA= deoxyribonucleic acid

EGF= epidermal growth factor

EPA= environmental protection agency

FDA= food and drug administration

FECT= fibro-elastic connective tissue

FGF= fibroblast growth factor

FGP= free gift with purchase

GAG’s= glycosaminoglycans

HPIP= history/physical exam, impression, plan

MLD= manual lymph drainage

MSDS= material data safety sheet

NMF= natural moisturizing factor

O/W= oil in water

OSHA- occupational safety and health association

PABA= Para-aminobenzoic Acid

PDR= physician’s desk reference

pH= potential hydrogen

RNA= ribonucleic acid

SOAP= subjective, objective, assessment, plan

SPF= sun protection factor

TCA= trichloracetic acid

TEWL= transepidermal water loss

TRF= tissue respiratory factor

TX= treatment

UV= ultraviolet ray

W/O= water in oil
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