dermatological
Relating to skin
Dermatological means relating to dermatology—the medical specialty concerned with skin, hair, and nails.
A dermatological condition affects the skin; dermatological treatments address such conditions.
She scheduled a dermatological exam after noticing the mole had changed shape.
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
- acneInflamed skin condition
melanoma · carcinoma · urticaria · hives · cellulitis · impetigo · folliculitis · keratosis
Medicated skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
retinoids · antifungal · antibacterial · emollient · moisturizer · biologics · immunomodulators · phototherapy
UV-blocking skin cream
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- non-comedogenicWon't obstruct skin pores
Small raised skin lesions
- vesiclesSmall enclosed sacs
- pustulesPus-filled skin lesions
- comedonesBlocked hair follicle plugs
- nodulesSmall rounded protuberances
plaques · wheals · bullae · erosions · ulcers · fissures · scales · crusts
Living tissue under epidermis
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
acne · melanoma · carcinoma · urticaria · hives · cellulitis · impetigo · folliculitis · keratosis · scleroderma
ointment
Medicated skin cream
corticosteroid · retinoids · antifungal · antibacterial · emollient · moisturizer · biologics · immunomodulators · phototherapy · cryotherapy
sunscreen
UV-blocking skin cream
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
papules
Small raised skin lesions
nodules · plaques · wheals · bullae · erosions · ulcers · fissures · scales · crusts · excoriations
dermis
Living tissue under epidermis
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
subcutaneous · papillary · reticular · melanin · pores
dermatologicalinternal medicine
Adult organ disease specialty
neurological · hematological · psychiatric · oncological · orthopedic
dermatologicalinternal
Situated within
systemic · visceral · subcutaneous · intramuscular · intravenous