Disease or Syndrome
poikiloderma
Etymology:
Greek poikilos = mottled, variable, or changeable + derma = skin
Definitions related to poikiloderma:
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A localized skin condition commonly associated with sun exposure that is characterized by variegated discoloration, telangiectasia and atrophy.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Poikiloderma refers to a patch of skin with (1) reticulated hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation, (2) wrinkling secondary to epidermal atrophy, and (3) telangiectasias.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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