Glossary of terms
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S.M.A.S.
Abbreviation for
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Also known as winter blues. It is a type of depression in which the patient remains in normal mental health except in winters. Lack of sun exposure is a probable reason for this depression. It can be cured to some extent through light therapy.
Sebaceous Glands
Skin glands that are responsible for secreting sebum, an oily substance that nourishes skin texture.
Seroma
Collection of body fluids in the skin tissues. Mostly the fluids accumulate around an incision or an implant after surgery.
Spider Vein
Also known as Telangiectasias. It causes dilation of blood vessels just below the surface of the skin. The development of spider vein development may begin between the age of 18 and 35. It reaches its peak at the age of 55 or 60. Spider veins can be treated with IPL and Laser, by injection and with techniques such as the vein wave
Strabismus
Abnormal alignment of eyeballs due to uncoordinated muscular action. A common type is crossed-eyes
Stratum Corneum
The outermost layer of the epidermis that consist of dead cells. Sometimes referred to as
Striae
Commonly known as
Subcision
A minor surgery used to treat deep scars that occur due to various skin diseases like acne.
Subcutaneous
Under the skin.
Subcutis
It is the deepest layer of connective tissues beneath the skin. Also known as the subcutaneous layer.
Suture
In medical terms, suture refers to stitches used to close the edges of an incision or wound.
