skin disorders

Ailments affecting dermis

Skin disorders are conditions affecting the skin—the body's largest organ.

The category encompasses infections, inflammations, allergies, and growths: acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, warts.

Some are chronic, others acute.

Dermatology is the medical specialty devoted to diagnosing and treating skin disorders.

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