epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məl 
variants
or less commonly epidermic
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
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However, powerful doesn't necessarily mean irritating: Research shows that retinol can be tolerated well by people, and can even increase epidermal thickness.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 July 2024
This leads to a buildup of epidermal debris that can form long, hair-like structures on the tongue.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
The cuticle is not really living, but the epidermal cells are, says Carter.
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Because of a lower ceramide content and higher trans epidermal water loss, darker skin is more prone to dryness which can result in more dead skin, dullness, and darker facial hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2023
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 July 2024
This leads to a buildup of epidermal debris that can form long, hair-like structures on the tongue.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
The cuticle is not really living, but the epidermal cells are, says Carter.
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Because of a lower ceramide content and higher trans epidermal water loss, darker skin is more prone to dryness which can result in more dead skin, dullness, and darker facial hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2023
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epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
epidermal tissues
Medical Definition
epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
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