dermatosclerosis
/ˌdɜːrmətoʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the skin becomes hard, thick, and tight, often due to an autoimmune disorder like scleroderma.
- Treatment for dermatosclerosis focuses on managing symptoms and preventing the skin from hardening further.
- The patient's dermatosclerosis caused her skin to feel tight and shiny, especially on her hands and face.
- Dermatosclerosis can make it difficult to bend fingers or move joints freely.
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