precancerous dermatosis

precancerous dermatosis
A skin disease marked by scaly or thickened patches on the skin, and often caused by prolonged exposure to arsenic. The patches often occur on sun-exposed areas of the skin and in older white men. These patches may become malignant (cancerous). Also called Bowen disease or precancerous dermatitis.

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