derm
Outer layer root
Derm is informal shorthand for dermatologist—a doctor specializing in skin conditions: I've got an appointment with my derm next week.
The clipping follows the pattern of other casual medical abbreviations like gyno or psych.
Aggressive pigment-cell cancer
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- basalOf the foundation
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
rosacea · acne · biopsy · lesion · papule · melanocytes · cutaneous · sebaceous
Living tissue under epidermis
- keratinStructural hair protein
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- melaninNatural coloring compound
sebum · follicles · pores · sweat · oil · complexion · pigmentation · subcutaneous
melanoma
Aggressive pigment-cell cancer
eczema · rosacea · acne · biopsy · lesion · papule · melanocytes · cutaneous · sebaceous · mole
dermis
Living tissue under epidermis
melanin · sebum · follicles · pores · sweat · oil · complexion · pigmentation · subcutaneous · stratum
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- allergicAdversely reactive to substances
reactive · itchiness · rash · hives · eczema · breakouts · stinging · burning · swelling · flare-up
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
supple · leathery · scaly · flaky · dry · oily · callused · cracked · peeling · scarred
- dermatologist testedEvaluated by skin physicians
- derma rollerNeedle-studded skincare roller
- contact dermatitisSkin reaction from irritant exposure
- dermatology clinicFacility treating skin disorders
epidermis, hypodermic, dermatitis, pachyderm, taxidermy, ectoderm, dermatology, pachyderms, taxidermist