Dermatological Terminology

noun the thick layer of skin below the epidermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

• The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves.
• I heard that the dermis is where all the action happens in your skin.
• My dermis is feeling a bit dry, I need to moisturize.
• The dermis of the city is its vibrant and diverse population.

noun a structure where bees live and store honey

• The patient developed hives as a reaction to the medication.
• I broke out in hives after eating that seafood.
• I hate when I get those itchy hives from stress.
• The hives of gossip spread quickly throughout the small town.

noun a contagious skin infection caused by a fungus

adjective describing the type of infection caused by the fungus

• Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can affect the skin, hair, or nails.
• My cat had ringworm once, and it was a hassle to treat.
• I heard that ringworm is going around the wrestling team.
• The spread of misinformation can be like a ringworm, infecting minds and causing harm.

noun a small, hard growth on the skin caused by a virus

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• The doctor recommended a topical treatment to remove the wart.
• I can't believe how big that wart on your finger is!
• I heard that duct tape can help get rid of a wart.
• The wart of corruption had grown so large within the company that it was impossible to ignore.

noun a medical condition characterized by the darkening of an area of skin due to an excess of melanin

• Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterized by dark patches on the skin.
• I have been trying different products to lighten my hyperpigmentation.
• My hyperpigmentation is really bothering me, I need to find a solution.
• Her past mistakes left a mark on her life, like a form of emotional hyperpigmentation.

noun a skin condition characterized by the appearance of brown patches on the face

adjective chloasmatic (relating to or affected by chloasma)

• Chloasma, also known as melasma, is a common skin condition characterized by dark patches on the face.
• I heard that chloasma can be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy.
• My friend swears by this cream for treating chloasma.
• The shadow of chloasma seemed to darken her mood as she struggled with her self-esteem.

noun a skin condition characterized by loss of pigment in patches

• Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
• My friend was diagnosed with vitiligo last year and has been learning to embrace her unique skin.
• Some people call vitiligo 'vit'
• In a world full of colors, vitiligo adds its own beautiful shade of uniqueness.

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of hair follicles

• Folliculitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the hair follicles.
• I have to be careful with shaving to avoid getting folliculitis on my legs.
• My brother always complains about his 'razor bumps' but it's just folliculitis.
• The political scandal spread through the government like a case of folliculitis.

noun a thickened scar that forms on the skin and spreads beyond the original injury site

adjective related to or characteristic of keloids

• The patient developed a keloid scar as a result of the injury.
• I heard keloids can be really itchy and bothersome.
• I hate how keloids make my skin look bumpy and uneven.
• The keloid of lies grew bigger and more noticeable with each passing day.

noun syndrome

• Toasted skin syndrome, also known as erythema ab igne, is a skin condition caused by prolonged exposure to heat.
• My friend got toasted skin syndrome from sitting too close to the campfire for too long.
• I heard Jenny got a bad case of toasted skin syndrome from using her laptop on her lap for hours.
• After spending all day in the sun without sunscreen, my shoulders felt like they had toasted skin syndrome.