dermatosis neglecta

noun

A skin condition in which accumulation of sebum, keratin, sweat, dirt and debris leads to a localized patch of skin discoloration or a wart-like plaque, caused by inadequate cleansing and/or exfoliation of a body part.

Meanings

noundermatosis neglecta (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA skin condition in which accumulation of sebum, keratin, sweat, dirt and debris leads to a localized patch of skin discoloration or a wart-like plaque, caused by inadequate cleansing and/or exfoliation of a body part.

    Synonyms: dermatitis neglecta

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA skin condition in which accumulation of sebum, keratin, sweat, dirt and debris leads to a localized patch of skin discoloration or a wart-like plaque, caused by inadequate cleansing and/or exfoliation of a body part.

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