dermo-, derm-, derma-, dermato-, dermat-, -derm, -derma, -dermatic, -dermatous, -dermis, -dermal, -dermic, -dermoid, -dermatoid

1. A disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin in which there is usually no inflammation.
2. Any skin disease; especially, one that is not characterised by inflammation.

Treatment of skin diseases.

A microscopic animal that lives on or in the host's skin; ectoparasite: Because Jane noticed a difference on her skin, she went to her dermatologist who examined her and diagnosed it as being infected with a dermatozoon.

Skin disease caused by animal parasites: Dermatozoonosis is an infestation of the skin caused by any animal parasite and not by an overuse of skin care creams.

A thinning or wasting away of the skin: The elderly Mr. Green's skin was giving him problems, like bleeding easily, and Dr. Blue said he had a case of dermatrophia and to be sure not to bump or cut himself.

A wasting away or thinning of the skin: Like Mr. Green, Mrs. Black's skin was having the same issues, and her doctor, Mr. Smart, said that she had a condition of dermatrophy which was the same disorder like Mr. Green had.

Someone who specializes in the field or study of the treatment of skin diseases.