Floral Eponyms in Dermatology: A Blooming Collection of Patterns, Signs, and Appearances

    September 2025 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Saravanan Youvalakshmi, Sudha K. Ganesh, Ramamoorthy Logamoorthy, Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan
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    TLDR Flower-inspired terms help doctors recognize and understand skin conditions better.
    The article discusses the use of flower-inspired analogies in dermatology, which help in recognizing and understanding various skin conditions. Examples include "rose gardeners' disease" for sporotrichosis and "tulip bulb hairs" for trichotillomania. These analogies enhance diagnostic skills and illustrate the blend of science and art in medical terminology, enriching the understanding of dermatological conditions and their diagnostic processes.
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