Geromorphism
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Geromorphism is a rare trophic disorder of the facial skin in young people. It is characterized by dryness of the skin and the formation of folds, which gives the face a prematurely aged appearance.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GEROMORPHISM (from the Greek geron—old man and morphe—form), a trophic disorder of the facial skin observed in young people; this disorder is manifested by dryness of the skin and the formation of folds, and gives the face an aged appearance (Charcot, Souques).
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“Geromorphism.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/geromorphism/