dermatosis

noun

der·ma·to·sis ˌdər-mə-ˈtō-səs

plural dermatoses ˌdər-mə-ˈtō-ˌsēz

: a disease of the skin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web That's called koebnerization — the phenomenon that a skin disease or skin dermatosis will follow areas of trauma. —

Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 26 Feb. 2021 There are also small mole-like dark spots called dermatosis papulosa nigra that are more common among people of color, Dr. Elbuluk adds. —

Tatiana Walk-morris, SELF, 12 July 2019

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