Dermatosis (Noun)
Meaning
Disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with pityriasis versicolor, a type of dermatosis that causes discoloration of the skin.
- Psoriasis is a chronic and complex dermatosis that affects millions of people worldwide.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's symptoms were related to a dermatosis caused by an allergic reaction.
- The study found that exposure to certain chemicals could increase the risk of developing occupational dermatosis.
- In some cases, dermatosis can be a sign of an underlying health issue, such as an autoimmune disorder or nutritional deficiency.