rhagades

[US]/ˈreɪɡədiːz/
[UK]/ˈreɪɡədiːz/

Translation

n.fissures, cracks, or linear clefts in the skin, particularly at the angles of the mouth or around the anus
Word Forms
Pluralrhagadess

Phrases & Collocations

perioral rhagades

anal rhagades

rhagades formation

multiple rhagades

rhagades healing

treat rhagades

rhagades treatment

severe rhagades

rhagades development

cutaneous rhagades

Example Sentences

chronic rhagades often appear around the mouth and eyes in vitamin-deficient patients.

the dermatologist examined the facial rhagades carefully under magnification.

severe malnutrition can lead to painful rhagades on the lips.

topical treatments help heal rhagades caused by eczema.

multiple rhagades were visible on the severely cracked skin.

rhagades are a common symptom of chapped lips in extreme weather.

the elderly patient developed rhagades due to reduced skin elasticity.

deep rhagades require specialized wound care to prevent infection.

winter winds exacerbate existing rhagades on delicate facial skin.

crusting and rhagades around the nostrils indicate a possible fungal infection.

the characteristic rhagades helped confirm the clinical diagnosis.

regular moisturizing prevents the formation of painful rhagades.

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