porriginous
Definition
Adjective (Medicine): Relating to or characterized by porrigo, a type of scalp disease or dandruff that can cause hair loss; scabby or scaly in nature.
Usage Examples
- (A scalp condition involving scabs or scales.)
- (Scaly, inflamed areas on the scalp.)
Advanced Usage
- "porriginous eruption": a skin outbreak on the scalp marked by scales or scabs.
- The porriginous eruption spread across the crown of his head, causing itching. (A scaly rash.)
Variants and Related Words
- Porrigo (n): the medical term for a scalp disease, especially one causing dandruff or scabs.
- Porrigo is an older term for various scalp conditions like ringworm or seborrheic dermatitis. (A historical medical classification.)
Synonyms
- Scaly: covered with or resembling scales.
- Scabby: having crusts or scabs on the skin.
- Dandruff-ridden: affected by flaking skin on the scalp.
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