Dermatology Glossary

A subtype of melanoma arising on the palms, soles, or beneath the nail plate, often diagnosed late due to its atypical l...

A procedure-specific patient consent document outlining the nature, risks, and anticipated outcomes of liquid nitrogen c...

A topical preparation that moisturises and softens the skin by reducing transepidermal water loss, forming the cornersto...

A chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disease affecting apocrine gland-bearing areas, characterised by painful nodules,...

The development of skin lesions characteristic of a pre-existing dermatosis at sites of cutaneous trauma or injury.

Benign, flat, pigmented macules resulting from a localised increase in melanocyte number, which — unlike ephelides — do...

Thickening and hardening of the skin with exaggerated surface markings, resulting from repeated scratching or rubbing.

An abnormal skin reaction to ultraviolet or visible light, producing rash, erythema, or blistering at sun-exposed sites.

A standardised legal and clinical document obtained from a patient prior to commencing ultraviolet light treatment, reco...

A validated seven-variable severity-of-illness scoring system used to predict in-hospital mortality in patients with Tox...

Skin that displays histological and clinical changes attributable to intrinsic biological ageing, as distinct from photo...

Linear atrophic scars of the dermis caused by rapid stretching or hormonal changes, commonly called stretch marks.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis; a life-threatening mucocutaneous reaction characterised by widespread full-thickness epiderm...

A rare autosomal recessive disorder characterised by extreme UV sensitivity and a markedly elevated risk of skin maligna...