radiation dermatosis

ra·di·a·tion der·ma·to·sis

skin changes at the site of ionizing radiation, particularly erythema in the acute stage, temporary or permanent epilation, and chronic changes in the epidermis and dermis resembling actinic keratosis, from which squamous cell carcinoma may develop.

ra·di·a·tion der·ma·to·sis

(rā'dē-ā'shŭn dĕr'mă-tō'sis) Skin changes at the site of ionizing radiation, particularly erythema in the acute stage, temporary or permanent epilation, and chronic changes in the epidermis and dermis resembling actinic keratosis.