AcnePain Definitions

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Ectoparasites
Parasites such as ticks, fleas, lice, and mites that can attach or burrow themselves into the skin of their host, such as humans and animals. They can remain there for long periods of time - weeks to months - if not treated properly.

Epidermis
Epidermis is the first layer of your skin, the tough, protective, topmost outer layer that covers your body.

Eradicate
Eliminate, destroy completely.

Estrogen
Pronounced - es-tro-jin
A female hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen plays important roles in puberty, the menstrual cycle, and in reproduction.

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