Definition of "dermatosis" []

• A skin disease, especially one that is not accompanied by inflammation. (noun)

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• "These genetic bumps, called dermatosis papulosis nigrans, are benign and show up under the eyes and upper cheeks and sometimes over the nose."
• "However, Selim believes that the spots were more likely caused by the mummification process than dermatosis."
• "Dried, powdered bark is used against leprosy, orchitis, rheumatism, dermatosis and fever and to heal wounds, while the leaves are used to treat head, eye, ear and tooth troubles, or as a bath for the treatment of migraine and vertigo."