Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Genodermatosis
Introduction
Genodermatosis (“geno”, relating to genes; “dermatosis”, skin disease; plural = genodermatoses) is a medical term for a hereditary skin disorder, caused by a genetic mutation or mutations in a gene or genes whose function(s) is/are important in maintaining the normal physiology of the skin[1].