The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and disorders.

A fungal infection of the skin, often referred to as ringworm, caused by dermatophytes.

The inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings.

A condition where light scratching or pressure on the skin causes raised, red marks or welts, commonly known as skin writing.

Referring to substances that affect the skin or have a tendency to accumulate in the skin.

An order of amphibians, including caecilians, that are characterized by limbless, elongated bodies.

A barren, arid region with little to no precipitation, supporting few plants and animals.

The process by which fertile land becomes desert due to various factors, including drought, deforestation, and inappropriate agriculture.

Dried out, typically referring to tissues or substances that have lost moisture.

The process of drying out or losing moisture, which can occur in biological organisms or in natural environments.