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Misnomers in dermatology: time to change and update
Manjunath Hulmani1, Mohan Kudur
1Department of Dermatology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Mukka, Mangalore, India.
Abstract:
Most of the misnomers encountered in dermatology have arisen from lack of understanding of the underlying etiopathogenesis, histopathology and/or concepts. Some misnomers are due to imprecise translations from word of origin, etymological bungles and/or factual errors. It is very important for the residents and practitioners of dermatology to update and change the old misnomers with relevant names to avoid confusion and misunderstanding. In this article, we have listed all the misnomers in dermatology and suggested the appropriate names as indicated.
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Factual:
The following points emphasize the significance of upholding accurate and unbiased documentation in healthcare.
