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    Glossary Crusting

    formation of a hardened layer of dried bodily fluids

    Crusting refers to the formation of a hardened layer of dried blood, pus, or other bodily fluids on the skin or scalp. This can occur as a result of various conditions, such as infections, inflammatory diseases, or trauma to the skin. In the context of hair and scalp health, crusting can be a symptom of conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis, and it may require medical treatment to address the underlying cause.

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    1. Unilateral Beau's Lines Associatd with a Fingertip Crushing Injury The Journal of Dermatology · 2005 · 11 citations
    2. Effect of warning symbols in combination with education on the frequency of erroneously crushing medication in nursing homes: an uncontrolled before and after study BMJ Open · 2016 · 20 citations
    3. Laser-assisted hair removal: Side effects of Q-switched Nd:YAG, long-pulsed ruby, and alexandrite lasers Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1999 · 294 citations
    4. <i>Malassezia</i> spp. overgrowth in allergic cats Veterinary dermatology · 2007 · 53 citations
    5. Ruby laser treatment for hirsutism: clinical response and patient tolerance 1998 · 52 citations
    6. Treatment of acne scars by fractional bipolar radiofrequency energy Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy · 2012 · 48 citations
    7. Novel approach with fractional ultrapulse CO2 laser for the treatment of upper eyelid dermatochalasis and periorbital rejuvenation Lasers in medical science · 2013 · 24 citations
    8. Feline superficial pyoderma: a retrospective study of 52 cases (2001–2011) Veterinary dermatology · 2012 · 23 citations
    9. Characterization of Cutaneous Photoxicity Induced by Topical Alpha-Terthienyl and Ultraviolet A Radiation Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1986 · 22 citations
    10. Hair Removal With the 3-msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients With Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects Journal of Drugs in Dermatology · 2007 · 21 citations
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