1) Ichthyosis 2) Xerodermia
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1) Xerodermia
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Xeroderma or xerodermia (also known as xerosis cutis), 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 or moisturizers. Xeroderma occurs most commonly on the scalp, lower legs, arms, hands, the knuckles, the sides of the abdomen, and thighs......
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• (n.) Ichthyosis. • (n.) A skin disease characterized by the presence of numerous small pigmented spots resembling freckles, with which are subsequently mingled spots of atrophied skin.
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(zēr″o-der´mә) excessive dryness of the skin, a mild form of ichthyosis. xeroderma pigmentosum a rare, autosomal recessive, sometimes fatal pigmentary and atrophic disease in which the skin and eyes are extremely sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. It begins in c...
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Xe`ro·der'ma noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... dry + ... skin.]
(Medicine) (a) Ichthyosis.
(b) A skin disease characterized by the presence of numerous small pigmented spots resembling freckles, with which are subsequently mingled spots of atrophied skin.
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Dryness of the skin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: zē′rō-der′mă Definitions: 1. A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by excessive dryness of the skin due to slight thickening of the horny layer and diminished water content of the stratum corneum from decreased perspiration or exposure to wind, or low humidity; seen with aging, atopic dermatiti...
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Xeroderma: Abnormally dry skin. Xeroderma can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight, or medication. It can usually be addressed by the use of over-the-counter (OTC) topical preparations. If these products do not relieve the condition, see an aesthetician or dermatologist for more specific remedies. From ...
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n] - abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
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xeroderma, xerodermia, xerodermosis 1. Having excessively dry skin. Also, dermatoxerasia and xerodermia. 2. Roughness and dryness of the skin; mild ichthyosis.
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xerodermia noun a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
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A condition wherein the skin is abnormally dry, usually due to a lack of vitamin A, overexposure to the sun, systemic illness, or certain types of medications.
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