Xerodermatic vs. Xeroderma — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Xerodermatic and Xeroderma
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Definitions
Xerodermatic
Exhibiting or relating to xeroderma.
Xeroderma
Xeroderma, xerosis or xerosis cutis, or simply dry skin, is a skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin.The medical term xeroderma, meaning "dry skin", derives from modern Latin, xero- 'dry' + Greek derma 'skin'. In most cases, dry skin can safely be treated with emollients or moisturizers.
Xeroderma
Excessive or abnormal dryness of the skin, as in ichthyosis.
Xeroderma
(pathology) Any of various skin diseases characterised by dry hard scaly skin, especially ichthyosis.
Xeroderma
Ichthyosis.
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Xeroderma
A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin