"Cosmetics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)
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D003358
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.720.269 J01.516.213
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cosmetics" by people in Profiles.
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Steffen JE, Tran T, Yimam M, Clancy KM, Bird TB, Rigler M, Longo W, Egilman DS. Serous Ovarian Cancer Caused by Exposure to Asbestos and Fibrous Talc in Cosmetic Talc Powders-A Case Series. J Occup Environ Med. 2020 02; 62(2):e65-e77.
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Tran TH, Steffen JE, Clancy KM, Bird T, Egilman DS. Talc, Asbestos, and Epidemiology: Corporate Influence and Scientific Incognizance. Epidemiology. 2019 11; 30(6):783-788.
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Norris MR, Bielory L. Cosmetics and ocular allergy. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2018 10; 18(5):404-410.
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Pao KY, Murchison AP, Eagle RC. Unilateral non-pigmented palpebral conjunctival lesions due to cosmetics use. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Sep-Oct; 28(5):e107-8.
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Shields JA, Marr BP, Shields CL, Eagle RC. Conjunctival mascaroma masquerading as melanoma. Cornea. 2005 May; 24(4):496-7.
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Witkowski JA, Parish LC. You've come a long way baby: a history of cosmetic lead toxicity. Clin Dermatol. 2001 Jul-Aug; 19(4):367-70.
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Parish LC, Crissey JT. Cosmetics: a historical review. Clin Dermatol. 1988 Jul-Sep; 6(3):1-4.
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Dooms-Goossens A, Degreef H, Vanhee J, Kerkhofs L, Chrispeels MT. Chlorocresol and chloracetamide: allergens in medications, glues, and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis. 1981 Jan; 7(1):51-2.
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Witkowski JA, Parish LC. Acne: a new emphasis. Int J Dermatol. 1975 Jul-Aug; 14(6):425-6.