SettingsDermatologic terminology
Acantholysis
Acantholysis is the loss of intercellular connections, such as desmosomes, resulting in loss of cohesion between keratinocytes, seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris.
Acantholysis is the loss of intercellular connections, such as desmosomes, resulting in loss of cohesion between keratinocytes, seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris.
Acanthosis
Acanthosis is diffuse epidermal hyperplasia.
Acanthosis is diffuse epidermal hyperplasia.
Acne
Acne is a general term used for acneiform eruptions.
Acne is a general term used for acneiform eruptions.
Acropustulosis
Acropustulosis refers to Acrodermatitis with pustular involvement.
Acropustulosis refers to Acrodermatitis with pustular involvement.
Albinism
Albinism (from Latin albus, "white"; see extended etymology, also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis) is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete o...
Albinism (from Latin albus, "white"; see extended etymology, also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis) is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete o...
Amelanism
Amelanism is a pigmentation abnormality characterized by the lack of pigments called melanins, commonly associated with a genetic loss of tyrosinase function.
Amelanism is a pigmentation abnormality characterized by the lack of pigments called melanins, commonly associated with a genetic loss of tyrosinase function.
Atrophoderma
Atrophoderma refers to conditions involving skin atrophy.
Atrophoderma refers to conditions involving skin atrophy.
Atypia
Atypia is a clinical term for abnormality in a cell.
Atypia is a clinical term for abnormality in a cell.
Autoeczematization
Autoeczematization refers to the development of widespread dermatitis or dermatitis distant from a local inflammatory focus.
Autoeczematization refers to the development of widespread dermatitis or dermatitis distant from a local inflammatory focus.
Blanch (medical)
When skin is blanched, it takes on a whitish appearance as blood flow to the region is prevented.
When skin is blanched, it takes on a whitish appearance as blood flow to the region is prevented.
Breslow's depth
In medicine, Breslow's depth was used as a prognostic factor in melanoma of the skin.
In medicine, Breslow's depth was used as a prognostic factor in melanoma of the skin.
Bruise
A bruise, also called a contusion, is a type of relatively minor hematoma of tissue in which capillaries and sometimes venules are damaged by trauma, allowing blood to seep into the surrou...
A bruise, also called a contusion, is a type of relatively minor hematoma of tissue in which capillaries and sometimes venules are damaged by trauma, allowing blood to seep into the surrou...
Chromonychia
Chromonychia is a term used to indicate an abnormality in color of the substance and/or surface of the nail plate and/or subungual tissues.
Chromonychia is a term used to indicate an abnormality in color of the substance and/or surface of the nail plate and/or subungual tissues.
Dematiaceous
Dematiaceous is a term to denote dark-colored.
Dematiaceous is a term to denote dark-colored.
Dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy (also known as dermoscopy or epiluminescence microscopy) is the examination of skin lesions with a dermatoscope.
Dermatoscopy (also known as dermoscopy or epiluminescence microscopy) is the examination of skin lesions with a dermatoscope.
Desquamation
Desquamation, also called skin peeling, is the shedding of the outermost membrane or layer of a tissue, such as the skin.
Desquamation, also called skin peeling, is the shedding of the outermost membrane or layer of a tissue, such as the skin.
Diascopy
Diascopy is a test for blanchability performed by applying pressure with a finger or glass slide and observing color changes.
Diascopy is a test for blanchability performed by applying pressure with a finger or glass slide and observing color changes.
Dyskeratosis
Dyskeratosis it is abnormal keratinization occurring prematurely within individual cells or groups of cells below the stratum corneum.
Dyskeratosis it is abnormal keratinization occurring prematurely within individual cells or groups of cells below the stratum corneum.
Ecchymosis
An ecchymosis is the medical term for a subcutaneous purpura larger than 1 centimeter or a hematoma, commonly called a bruise.
An ecchymosis is the medical term for a subcutaneous purpura larger than 1 centimeter or a hematoma, commonly called a bruise.
Erythema
Erythema is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin.
Erythema is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin.
Erythrism
Erythrism or erythrochroism refers to an unusual reddish pigmentation of an animal's fur, hair, skin, feathers, or eggshells.
Erythrism or erythrochroism refers to an unusual reddish pigmentation of an animal's fur, hair, skin, feathers, or eggshells.
Evanescent (dermatology)
Evanescent is a term used to describe skin lesions, like wheals, that last for less than 24hours before resolving.
Evanescent is a term used to describe skin lesions, like wheals, that last for less than 24hours before resolving.
Exanthem
An exanthem (from Greek "exanthema", a breaking out) is a widespread rash usually occurring in children.
An exanthem (from Greek "exanthema", a breaking out) is a widespread rash usually occurring in children.
Exocytosis (dermatopathology)
Exocytosis is "infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory or circulating blood cells.
Exocytosis is "infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory or circulating blood cells.
Ferriman-Gallwey score
The Ferriman-Gallwey score is a method of evaluating and quantifying hirsutism in women.
The Ferriman-Gallwey score is a method of evaluating and quantifying hirsutism in women.
Finger tip unit
In medicine, a finger tip unit (FTU) is defined as the amount of ointment, cream or other semi-solid dosage form expressed from a tube with a 5mm diameter nozzle, applied from the distal s...
In medicine, a finger tip unit (FTU) is defined as the amount of ointment, cream or other semi-solid dosage form expressed from a tube with a 5mm diameter nozzle, applied from the distal s...
Fitzpatrick scale
The Fitzpatrick Scale (aka Fitzpatrick skin typing test or Fitzpatrick phototyping scale) is a numerical classification schema for the color of skin.
The Fitzpatrick Scale (aka Fitzpatrick skin typing test or Fitzpatrick phototyping scale) is a numerical classification schema for the color of skin.
Fungating lesion
A fungating lesion is a type of skin lesion that is marked by ulcerations and necrosis and that usually has a bad smell.
A fungating lesion is a type of skin lesion that is marked by ulcerations and necrosis and that usually has a bad smell.
Genodermatosis
Genodermatoses are inherited genetic skin conditions often grouped into three categories: chromosomal, single gene, and polygenetic.
Genodermatoses are inherited genetic skin conditions often grouped into three categories: chromosomal, single gene, and polygenetic.
Glabrousness
Glabrousness is the technical term for an anatomically atypical lack of hair, down, or similar structures.
Glabrousness is the technical term for an anatomically atypical lack of hair, down, or similar structures.
Hamilton-Norwood scale
The progression of male pattern baldness is generally classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale, which ranges from stages I to VII.
The progression of male pattern baldness is generally classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale, which ranges from stages I to VII.
Hydrocarbon keratosis
A hydrocarbon keratosis (also known as "Pitch keratosis," "Tar keratosis," and "Tar wart") is a precancerous keratotic skin lesion that occurs in people who have been occupationally exposed to p...
A hydrocarbon keratosis (also known as "Pitch keratosis," "Tar keratosis," and "Tar wart") is a precancerous keratotic skin lesion that occurs in people who have been occupationally exposed to p...
Hydropic swell
Hydropic swelling is intracellular edema of keratinocytes, often seen with viral infections.
Hydropic swelling is intracellular edema of keratinocytes, often seen with viral infections.
Hypergranulosis
Hypergranulosis is hyperplasia of the stratum granulosum, often due to intense rubbing.
Hypergranulosis is hyperplasia of the stratum granulosum, often due to intense rubbing.
Hyperkeratinization
Hyperkeratinization is a disorder of the cells lining the inside of a hair follicle.
Hyperkeratinization is a disorder of the cells lining the inside of a hair follicle.
Hyperkeratosis
Hyperkeratosis is thickening of the stratum corneum, often associated with a qualitative abnormality of the keratin, and also usually accompanied by an increase also in the granular layer.
Hyperkeratosis is thickening of the stratum corneum, often associated with a qualitative abnormality of the keratin, and also usually accompanied by an increase also in the granular layer.
Hyperpigmentation
In dermatology, hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin or nails caused by increased melanin.
In dermatology, hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin or nails caused by increased melanin.
Kamino bodies
Kamino bodies are eosinophilic globoids.
Kamino bodies are eosinophilic globoids.
Keratosis
Keratosis is a growth of keratin on the skin.
Keratosis is a growth of keratin on the skin.
Leukokeratosis
Leukokeratosis is a term used to describe severely keratinized or ulcerated leukoplakia.
Leukokeratosis is a term used to describe severely keratinized or ulcerated leukoplakia.
Lichenoid eruption
A lichenoid eruption is a skin disease characterized by damage and infiltration between the epidermis and dermis.
A lichenoid eruption is a skin disease characterized by damage and infiltration between the epidermis and dermis.
Livedo
Livedo refers to a form of skin discoloration.
Livedo refers to a form of skin discoloration.
Ludwig scale
The progression of female pattern baldness is generally classified on the Ludwig scale, which ranges from stages I to III.
The progression of female pattern baldness is generally classified on the Ludwig scale, which ranges from stages I to III.
Maculopapular rash
A maculopapular rash is a type of rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps.
A maculopapular rash is a type of rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps.
Malar rash
In medicine, malar rash (from Latin mala ‘jaw, cheek-bone’), also called butterfly rash, is a medical sign consisting of a characteristic form of facial rash.
In medicine, malar rash (from Latin mala ‘jaw, cheek-bone’), also called butterfly rash, is a medical sign consisting of a characteristic form of facial rash.
Malpighian layer
The Malpighian layer of the skin is a term that is generally defined as both the stratum basale and stratum spinosum as a unit, although it is occasionally defined as the stratum basale specifically.
The Malpighian layer of the skin is a term that is generally defined as both the stratum basale and stratum spinosum as a unit, although it is occasionally defined as the stratum basale specifically.
Melanism
Melanism is an undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages and is the opposite of albinism.
Melanism is an undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages and is the opposite of albinism.
Melanosis
Melanosis is a form of hyperpigmentation associated with increased melanin.
Melanosis is a form of hyperpigmentation associated with increased melanin.
Mole map (dermatology)
In dermatology, a Mole Map is a medical record which records and image and the location of lesions and/or moles, or dark spots on the human body.
In dermatology, a Mole Map is a medical record which records and image and the location of lesions and/or moles, or dark spots on the human body.
Morbilliform
The term morbilliform refers to a rash that looks like measles.
The term morbilliform refers to a rash that looks like measles.
Nevi and melanomas
Nevi and melanomas are a group of neoplasia.
Nevi and melanomas are a group of neoplasia.
Nevus
Nevus (or naevus, plural nevi or naevi, from nævus, Latin for "birthmark") is the medical term for sharply-circumscribed and chronic lesions of the skin.
Nevus (or naevus, plural nevi or naevi, from nævus, Latin for "birthmark") is the medical term for sharply-circumscribed and chronic lesions of the skin.
Pagetoid
Pagetoid is a term used in dermatology to refer to "upward spreading" of melanocytes into the epidermis.
Pagetoid is a term used in dermatology to refer to "upward spreading" of melanocytes into the epidermis.
Pallor
Pallor is a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane, a pale color which can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia.
Pallor is a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane, a pale color which can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia.
Papillomatosis
Papillomatosis is skin surface elevation caused by hyperplasia and enlargement of contiguous dermal papillae.
Papillomatosis is skin surface elevation caused by hyperplasia and enlargement of contiguous dermal papillae.
Papule
A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1 cm.
A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1 cm.
Papulosquamous disorder
A papulosquamous disorder is a condition which presents with both papules and scales, or both scaly papules and plaques.
A papulosquamous disorder is a condition which presents with both papules and scales, or both scaly papules and plaques.
Parakeratosis
Parakeratosis is a mode of keratinization characterized by the retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum.
Parakeratosis is a mode of keratinization characterized by the retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum.
Pathergy
Pathergy is a cutaneous phenomenon seen with both Behçet's disease and pyoderma gangrenosum.
Pathergy is a cutaneous phenomenon seen with both Behçet's disease and pyoderma gangrenosum.
Pimple
A pimple, zit or spot is a kind of acne, and one of the many results of excess oil getting trapped in the pores.
A pimple, zit or spot is a kind of acne, and one of the many results of excess oil getting trapped in the pores.
Pityriasis
Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking (or scaling) of the skin.
Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking (or scaling) of the skin.
Poliosis
Poliosis is the decrease or absence of melanin (or color) in head hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes.
Poliosis is the decrease or absence of melanin (or color) in head hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes.
Purpura
Purpura (from purpura, meaning "purple") is the appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure.
Purpura (from purpura, meaning "purple") is the appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure.
Pyoderma
Pyoderma means any skin disease that is pyogenic.
Pyoderma means any skin disease that is pyogenic.
SCORTEN scale
The SCORTEN Scale is a severity-of-illness scale with which the severity of certain bullous conditions can be systematically determined.
The SCORTEN Scale is a severity-of-illness scale with which the severity of certain bullous conditions can be systematically determined.
Scutulum
A scutulum is a yellow, perifollicular, saucerlike or cup-shaped crust with a cheesy odor, composed of dense mats of mycelia and epithelial debris.
A scutulum is a yellow, perifollicular, saucerlike or cup-shaped crust with a cheesy odor, composed of dense mats of mycelia and epithelial debris.
Serpiginous
Serpiginous, often referring to some chronic medical affliction, signifies it as slowly progressive or "creeping", such as ringworm.
Serpiginous, often referring to some chronic medical affliction, signifies it as slowly progressive or "creeping", such as ringworm.
Skin trauma
Skin trauma is when the skin or multiple layers of epithelial tissues experience serious and altering physical injury.
Skin trauma is when the skin or multiple layers of epithelial tissues experience serious and altering physical injury.
Spongiosis
Spongiosis is mainly intercellular edema between the keratinocytes in the epidermis, and is characteristic of eczematous dermatitis, manifested clinically by vesicles, "juicy" papules, and/or li...
Spongiosis is mainly intercellular edema between the keratinocytes in the epidermis, and is characteristic of eczematous dermatitis, manifested clinically by vesicles, "juicy" papules, and/or li...
Targetoid
In medicine, targetoid is a structure or lesion that has the appearance of a target or is target-like.
In medicine, targetoid is a structure or lesion that has the appearance of a target or is target-like.
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasias /tɛ.læn.dʒiː'ɛk.teɪ.ʃi:ə/ are small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, measuring between 0.5 and 1 millimeter in diameter.
Telangiectasias /tɛ.læn.dʒiː'ɛk.teɪ.ʃi:ə/ are small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, measuring between 0.5 and 1 millimeter in diameter.
Triple response of Lewis
The triple response of Lewis is a cutaneous response that occurs from firm stroking of the skin, which produces an initial red line, followed by a flare around that line, and then finally a wheal.
The triple response of Lewis is a cutaneous response that occurs from firm stroking of the skin, which produces an initial red line, followed by a flare around that line, and then finally a wheal.
Ulcer (dermatology)
An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue.
An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue.
Ulerythema
Ulerythema is a term that means "scar plus redness," and may be used to refer to several different cutaneous conditions, including atrophoderma vermiculatum and keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei.
Ulerythema is a term that means "scar plus redness," and may be used to refer to several different cutaneous conditions, including atrophoderma vermiculatum and keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei.
Vacuolar interface dermatitis
Vacuolar interface dermatitis (VAC, also known as liquefaction degeneration, vacuolar alteration or hydropic degeneration) is a dermatitis where degenerative changes occu...
Vacuolar interface dermatitis (VAC, also known as liquefaction degeneration, vacuolar alteration or hydropic degeneration) is a dermatitis where degenerative changes occu...
Vacuolization
Vacuolization is the formation of vacuoles within or adjacent to cells, and, in dermatopathology, often refers to the basal cell-basement membrane zone area.
Vacuolization is the formation of vacuoles within or adjacent to cells, and, in dermatopathology, often refers to the basal cell-basement membrane zone area.
Xanthosis
Xanthosis is a type of skin-related disease where one has an abnormal yellow discolouration of the skin, resulting from the accumulation of cholesterol within the skin cells.
Xanthosis is a type of skin-related disease where one has an abnormal yellow discolouration of the skin, resulting from the accumulation of cholesterol within the skin cells.
Xeroderma
Xeroderma or xerodermia, derived from the Greek words for "dry skin," is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients and/or mo...
Xeroderma or xerodermia, derived from the Greek words for "dry skin," is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients and/or mo...
Xerosis cutis
Xerosis cutis is the medical term for dry skin.
Xerosis cutis is the medical term for dry skin.
Xerostomia
Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to a lack of saliva.
Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to a lack of saliva.