Dermopathy

Dermopathy

Dermopathy (pronunciation: der-MOP-uh-thee) is a general term referring to any disease or abnormal condition affecting the skin. The term is derived from the Greek words "derma," meaning skin, and "pathos," meaning suffering or disease.

Etymology

The term "Dermopathy" is derived from two Greek words: "derma" which means skin, and "pathos" which means suffering or disease. Thus, Dermopathy literally translates to "skin disease."

Related Terms

• Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
• Dermatologist: A doctor who specializes in treating diseases, disorders and conditions of the skin.
• Dermatosis: A general term used to describe any skin defect or lesion.
• Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, often resulting in swelling, redness, and itching.
• Dermatopathology: The study of cutaneous diseases at a microscopic level.
• Dermabrasion: A procedure to remove the outer layers of skin to improve its appearance.
• Dermatophyte: A type of fungus that causes skin, hair, and nail infections.

See Also

• Skin disease
• Skin condition
• Skin disorder
• Skin infection

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Dermopathy
• Wikipedia's article - Dermopathy

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