French word that means “study of the skin and its diseases”
Dermologie
Extent of skin percentage in the body
6% or 1/16 of total body weight
Dermatological procedures that claim to be less invasive and less risky
Skin biopsy
Used in ancient Egypt to treat burns, cut wounds, skin rashes, etc.
Aloe
Used in ancient Egypt to treat cancer
Arsenic
Procedure in ancient Egypt that uses a type of sandpaper to smooth scars
Dermabrasion
Country that used fire to singe skin for exfoliation
Turkey
Used mixtures of pumice, frankincense, myrrh, and tree resins to lighten the skin
Greece and Rome