Mehri

berēṣ - leprosy (ML 53)

It is very likely an Arabism, while Johnstone translates it as ‘stark naked’ [ibid.], then related to Jib. bərṣɔ́ṣ ‘bald, naked (child)’.

PWS

*baraṣ- - scabies, tetter, ringworm (SED I No. 40, DRS 86, CDG 107)

Common Sem. status questionable; vocalism relying on Arb. only. See discussion on a possible connection with Sem. *brṣ ‘to shine’ in DRS and CDG.