dermal

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der·mal | \ ˈdər-məl

Definition of dermal

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

2 : epidermal

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Recent Examples on the Web There are reports about people with cosmetic injections, such as dermal fillers used to smooth wrinkles, developing swelling in the areas they were previously treated a few days after receiving the coronavirus vaccine. — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, "Getting a coronavirus vaccine in the Bay Area? Here's what to expect," 1 Feb. 2021 This person had received prior dermal filler injections in the lip, Zhang said. — Stat Staff, STAT, "FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, clearing way for authorization," 17 Dec. 2020 Both people who experienced swelling previously had cosmetic dermal fillers. — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, "Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Gets FDA Emergency Approval One Week After Pfizer’s," 23 Dec. 2020 One person had undergone the procedure two weeks before being vaccinated; the second had most recently had dermal fillers injected about six months before being vaccinated. — Stat Staff, STAT, "FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, clearing way for authorization," 17 Dec. 2020 Both cases of serious facial swelling happened in people who had prior dermal fillers for cosmetic purposes, and were successfully treated with medications. — Thomas M. Burton And Peter Loftus, WSJ, "Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Backing From FDA Advisory Panel," 17 Dec. 2020 There was an additional case of lip swelling in another person who had prior dermal filler. — Thomas M. Burton And Peter Loftus, WSJ, "Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Backing From FDA Advisory Panel," 17 Dec. 2020 Additionally, the light stimulates the dermal layers of the skin to produce collagen. — Pia Velasco, Good Housekeeping, "11 Easy and Proven Ways to Get Rid of Pimples Fast," 9 Oct. 2020 Services include neurotoxin injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, medical grade skin care, microneedling, aqua facials, cryotherapy, IV infusions, B12 injections, and dermaplaning. — Bob Bong, chicagotribune.com, "Comings & Goings: Seasonal Halloween stores popping up throughout the Southland," 15 Sep. 2020

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