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Dermis

Dermis is the technical term for the outside skin of the body. It is used in a combined form for a number of skin related conditions such as dermatitis as well as the name of the skin specialist - a dermatologist.
Dr. Richard Bensinger
Dr. Richard Bensingerreviewed this
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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