Dermatoses (systemic) Health Article

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Dermatoses is a general term used to describe any skin defect or lesion on the skin. Systemic means it affects the entire body, rather than a single part.

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Reviewer Info: Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 02/05/2009

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