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n. - Disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation).

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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.
  • Leprosy may in some instances resemble a chronic dermatosis such as eczema or pityriasis versicolor.
  • However, Selim believes that the spots were more likely caused by the mummification process than dermatosis.
  • - Consider the nutritional status and the general health of the family, particularly for infectious dermatosis.
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