Attested in English in 1819, the word "dermatology" derives from the Greek δέρματος (dermatos), genitive of δέρμα (derma), "skin" (itself from δέρω dero, "to flay") and -λογία -logia..
At the heart of dermatology is the Greek root dermat-, "skin." The -logy suffix, meaning "the study of," or "science," is used for many medical specialties, from oncology (the treatment of cancer) to cardiology (the treatment of heart disease)..
The term “dermatitis” and “ eczema ” mean the same thing
Eruption = a break out or becoming visible (e
g drug eruption)Exanthem = another term for a rash (e
g childhood viral exanthems)Tinea = the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus
This dermatology glossary contains some of the most commonly used key terms and phrases in dermatology and will help you to understand the terms you may come across on this website and during your visit with dermatologist
This material should not be used for self-diagnoses and are provided for information purposes only
10 ‘NEED TO KNOW’ DERMATOLOGY WORDS EXPLAINED
