- onchodermatitis
- on·cho·der·ma·ti·tis (ong″ko-dur-mə-tiґtis) the cutaneous manifestations of onchocerciasis, beginning with a pruritic rash with papules and later developing into extensive atrophic and pigmentary changes.
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mal — A disease or disorder. [Fr. fr. L. malum, an evil] m. de la rosa, m. rosso SYN: pellagra. m. del pinto SYN: pinta. m. de Meleda endemic symmetrical keratoderma of the extremities occurring on the island of Meleda off the coast of Dalmatia, in… … Medical dictionary
mal morado — (mo rahґdo) [Sp. “purple sicknessâ€] a type of onchodermatitis, seen in Central America, in which the skin has a blue to purple discoloration, especially on the trunk and upper limbs … Medical dictionary
leopard skin — a manifestation of onchodermatitis consisting of depigmented areas surrounding darkened areas that are adjacent to hair follicles, It is usually located on the shins, with epidermal thinning with breakdown of dermal collagen, which can interfere… … Medical dictionary
sowdah — sow·dah (souґdah) [Ar. “blackâ€] a type of onchodermatitis seen in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, usually on one or both lower limbs, characterized by black pigmentation, thickening, and roughness of the skin, edema, intense pruritus, papules, and… … Medical dictionary
