Dermatothlasia
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Dermatothlasia
Dermatothlasia (pronounced: der-ma-to-thla-sia) is a medical term that refers to the excessive looseness or laxity of the skin. This condition is often associated with aging, but can also be caused by various other factors such as weight loss, sun damage, and certain medical conditions.
Etymology
The term "Dermatothlasia" is derived from the Greek words "derma" meaning skin, and "thlasia" meaning a condition of looseness or laxity.
Related Terms
- Elastosis: A condition characterized by the degeneration of elastic tissue in the skin.
- Cutis Laxa: A rare, inherited disorder characterized by loose, sagging skin and in some cases, internal organ involvement.
- Dermatochalasis: A medical condition, defined as an excess of skin in the upper or lower eyelid.
- Ptosis (eyelid): Drooping or falling of the upper or lower eyelid.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, bones, blood vessels, and many other organs and tissues.
See Also
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Skin Aging: The changes in the skin that occur as a person ages.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dermatothlasia
- Wikipedia's article - Dermatothlasia
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