Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Skin

Synthetic material used for the treatment of burns and other conditions involving large-scale loss of skin. It often consists of an outer (epidermal) layer of silicone and an inner (dermal) layer of collagen and chondroitin 6-sulfate. The dermal layer elicits new growth and vascular invasion and the outer layer is later removed and replaced by a graft.

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Abstract

Synthetic material used for the treatment of burns and other conditions involving large-scale loss of skin. It often consists of an outer (epidermal) layer of silicone and an inner (dermal) layer of collagen and chondroitin 6-sulfate. The dermal layer elicits new growth and vascular invasion and the outer layer is later removed and replaced by a graft.

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Synonyms

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  • Skin, Artificial
  • Artificial Skins
  • Skins, Artificial
  • Skin Substitutes
  • Skin Substitute
  • Substitute, Skin
  • Substitutes, Skin

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

to stimulate new skin growth before replacement by graft

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History Note

94

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Previous Indexing

  • Artificial Organs (1966-1993)
  • Skin (1966-1993)

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WR 670

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Skin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017768. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017768
  2. Artificial Skin. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_skin
  3. Artificial Skin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3344895