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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Chemical breakdown
  1. Metabolism is the physical and chemical processes within the body related to body functions.
  2. Diaper rash may be caused by chemical irritants rather than bacterial or candidal infection. Common irritants include ammonia from the breakdown of urine, acids in the stool, and soaps used in laundering cloth diapers.
  3. ... to secrete hormones which determine the rate of metabolism in the body (the more hormone in the bloodstream, the faster the chemical activity; the less hormone, the slower the activity).
  4. Rashes/Images ... Rashes ... VisualDX ... Find out about irritant contact dermatitis, a common skin condition caused by exposure to irritating substances. Learn its ...