dermatosis (redirected from dermatoses)

dermatosis /der·ma·to·sis/ (der″mah-to´sis) pl. dermato´ses   any skin disease, especially one not characterized by inflammation.

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dermatosis papulo´sa ni´gra  a form of seborrheic keratosis seen chiefly in blacks, with multiple miliary pigmented papules usually on the cheek bones, but sometimes occurring more widely on the face and neck.

progressive pigmentary dermatosis  Schamberg's disease.

subcorneal pustular dermatosis  a bullous dermatosis resembling dermatitis herpetiformis, with single and grouped vesicles and sterile pustular blebs beneath the stratum corneum of the skin.

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der·ma·to·sis (dûrm-tss)

n. pl. der·ma·to·ses (-sz)

A skin disease, especially one that is not accompanied by inflammation.

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Dermatosis

A noninflammatory skin disorder.

Mentioned in: Skin Biopsy

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dermatosis

[dur′mətō′sis]

Etymology: Gk, derma + osis, condition

any disorder of the skin, especially those not associated with inflammation. Compare dermatitis.

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dermatosis (dur´mtō´sis),

n a disease of the skin.

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dermatosis

pl dermatoses; any skin disorder, especially one not characterized by inflammation.

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dermatosis erythematosa

a disease of unknown etiology which occurs in pigs, mainly the white varieties; there is nonpruritic, acute erythema over large areas of the body and spontaneous recovery occurs in a matter of days.

exfoliative dermatosis

one involving severe desquamation; includes drug reaction, contact hypersensitivity, autoimmune diseases, cutaneous lymphomas and parapsoriasis.

generic dog food dermatosis

see generic pet food.

growth hormone-responsive dermatosis

see growth hormone-responsive dermatosis.

hereditary lupoid dermatosis

a scaling and crusting skin disease seen from a young age in German shorthaired pointers.

infantile pustular dermatosis

pustules, depression and anorexia in neonatal puppies; the etiology is unknown.

invisible dermatosis

skin diseases which are evident clinically, but the histopathology is consistent with normal skin.

linear IgA dermatosis

a rare, immune-mediated skin disease of Dachshunds in which immunoglobulin A is deposited at the basement membrane zone. There are pustules, with alopecia, hyperpigmentation, scaling and crusting.

linear preputial dermatosis

a narrow line of hyperpigmentation along the midline between the prepuce and scrotum is considered a marker for testicular neoplasia in dogs.

psychogenic dermatosis

one caused by self-trauma for which no cause is known; in dogs and cats, boredom, overcrowding or confinement are often associated. See idopathic hyperesthesia syndrome, acral lick dermatitis, flank sucking, tail sucking.

seborrheic dermatosis

see seborrheic dermatitis.

subcorneal pustular dermatosis

a very rare skin disorder of dogs in which short-lived, sterile, superficial pustules form, particularly on the head and trunk. Pruritus is variable. The cause is unknown.

ulcerative dermatosis

see ulcerative dermatosis.

dermatosis vegetans

an inherited skin disease of Landrace pigs. Young piglets may be affected at birth or develop at an early age an erythematous, papular dermatitis, mainly on the ventral abdomen and medial thighs. There is also erythema and edema of the coronary bands and subsequent deformities of the foot. Pneumonia develops before death.

zinc-responsive dermatosis

a breed-related form occurs in Siberian huskies and several other Artic breeds, and a dermatosis can occur in puppies of any breed if their diet is deficient in zinc or absorption is impaired by excessive supplementation of calcium. There is scaling and crusting, especially over pressure points and footpads. See also parakeratosis for a similar disease in pigs and a familial one in cattle.

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Patient discussion about dermatoses.

Q. Is psoriasis contagious? My wife got psoriasis and I don’t want to get infected…

A. No, psoriasis is not contagious. It is not something you can "catch" or "pass on." The psoriatic lesions may not look good, but they are not infections or open wounds. People with psoriasis pose no threat to the health or safety of others.

Q. Do you guys have any experience with cremes for psoriasis? I've been using Dermovat but as it's full of steroids I guess it isnt that good for u... I'd love to hear any recommendations for other cremes that worked for you.

A. Creams with steroids are the known and accepted treatment for psoriasis and Dermovat is a good one. If this doesn't help you, you should see a dermatologist for another treatment, however don't be afraid to use creams on steroidal basis, they help with psoriatic attacks best.

Q. Is the dead sea really worth the flight all the way to Israel for psoriasis treatment? I've been hearing from lots of people about it lately. They say the mud and the salt there is a better treatment than anything else. Is that true?

A. The treatment in the dead sea is very very good and recommended for psoriatic patients, if other treatments don't help. It is not the mud and minerals that do the effect, it is mostly the phototherapy- meaning the high exposure to sun, that in your case is very helpful. It is also the stress relief of going on vacation for a few weeks that is known to cause improvement. I think it is worth the money - you are treating your body and soul at the same time.