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    Glossary Skin Toxicity

    harmful effects of substances or treatments on skin

    Skin toxicity, also known as dermatotoxicity or cutaneous toxicity, refers to the harmful effects that certain substances or treatments can have on the skin. This can include symptoms such as redness, itching, blistering, or more severe reactions like necrosis. It is a common side effect of some medications, chemicals, and radiation therapy, and is an important consideration in both medical treatments and product safety evaluations.

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    1. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    2. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    3. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    4. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    5. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair