Author: Glossary

An eruption consisting of many tiny tumors, or milia, on facial skin. It is more common in blacks than in other ethnic groups.  

Infiltration of the skin with fibrous material.  

A toxic rash or eruption occurring in dermatomycosis.  

An actinomycotic infection that occurs in certain hooved animals and rarely in humans.  

An inflammation involving the mucosa and muscles.  

A circumscribed thickening of skin.  

A tendency of hypertrophied skin and subcutaneous tissue to hang in folds; loose skin. A hereditary looseness in the skin that results in wrinkles; minor skin outgrowths (fibromas) occur alongside loose, drooping skin. Also known as cutis pendula, fibroma pendulum, or chalazodermia.  

Antigen from a skin disease.  

Any irritation of the skin caused by dust, especially one due to occupational exposure.