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Salud y Enfermedad - Enfermedades y Problemas de la Piel

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con enfermedades y problemas de la piel como "acné", "rosácea" y "lupus".

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acne
acne
[Sustantivo]

a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers

acné

acné

pemphigus
pemphigus
[Sustantivo]

a rare disease where painful blisters form on the skin and inside the mouth due to the body's immune system attacking healthy cells

pénfigo, una enfermedad rara donde se forman ampollas dolorosas en la piel y dentro de la boca debido a que el sistema inmunológico del cuerpo ataca a las células sanas

pénfigo, una enfermedad rara donde se forman ampollas dolorosas en la piel y dentro de la boca debido a que el sistema inmunológico del cuerpo ataca a las células sanas

Ex: Medications help manage pemphigus symptoms. 
alopecia areata
alopecia areata
[Sustantivo]

an autoimmune condition characterized by the sudden onset of hair loss in well-defined patches on the scalp or other parts of the body

alopecia areata, pelada

alopecia areata, pelada

Ex: Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss in patches, often on the scalp. 
psoriasis
psoriasis
[Sustantivo]

a chronic skin disorder causing thick, red, and scaly patches due to rapid skin cell overproduction

psoriasis

psoriasis

Ex: Psoriasis results in red and scaly patches on the skin. 
atopic dermatitis
atopic dermatitis
[Sustantivo]

a chronic skin condition causing red, itchy rashes often starting in childhood

dermatitis atópica, eccema atópico

dermatitis atópica, eccema atópico

Ex: The baby's red, itchy patches were signs of atopic dermatitis. 
Raynaud's phenomenon

a condition characterized by episodic narrowing of the blood vessels in the fingers and toes, resulting in reduced blood flow and color changes in the affected areas

fenómeno de Raynaud, síndrome de Raynaud

fenómeno de Raynaud, síndrome de Raynaud

hives
hives
[Sustantivo]

raised, itchy welts on the skin, often triggered by factors like allergies or stress

urticaria, ronchas

urticaria, ronchas

Ex: After eating shellfish, she developed hives on her arms and face. 
epidermolysis bullosa

a genetic skin condition characterized by blistering and fragility of the skin

epidermólisis bullosa, dermólisis ampollosa

epidermólisis bullosa, dermólisis ampollosa

rosacea
rosacea
[Sustantivo]

a chronic skin condition that causes redness, swelling, and small bumps similar to acne

rosácea

rosácea

hidradenitis suppurativa

a chronic skin condition that causes painful, inflamed nodules and abscesses in the skin's sweat glands

hidradenitis supurativa, hidrosadenitis supurativa

hidradenitis supurativa, hidrosadenitis supurativa

scleroderma
scleroderma
[Sustantivo]

a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin and tissue hardening, affecting internal organs

esclerodermia, esclerosis sistémica

esclerodermia, esclerosis sistémica

Ex: Scleroderma leads to skin and tissue hardening, causing discomfort. 
vitiligo
vitiligo
[Sustantivo]

a skin condition characterized by the loss of pigmentation, resulting in white patches on the skin due to the destruction of melanocytes

vitíligo

vitíligo

Ex: Vitiligo causes white patches on the skin due to pigment loss. 
ichthyosis
ichthyosis
[Sustantivo]

a genetic skin disorder characterized by the formation of thick, dry, and scaly skin, often resembling fish scales

ictiosis, enfermedad de escamas de pescado

ictiosis, enfermedad de escamas de pescado

Ex: Ichthyosis causes thick, dry, and scaly skin. 
pachyonychia congenita

a rare genetic disorder that affects the nails and can cause thickened, abnormally shaped nails, as well as other skin and oral abnormalities

paquioniquia congénita, displasia ectodérmica con paquioniquia congénita

paquioniquia congénita, displasia ectodérmica con paquioniquia congénita

cold sore
cold sore
[Sustantivo]

a small, painful blister that typically appears on or around the lips, caused by the herpes simplex virus

herpes labial, calentura

herpes labial, calentura

Ex: She applied a cream to soothe the discomfort of the cold sore on her lip. 
blister
blister
[Sustantivo]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

ampolla

ampolla

Ex: A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries. 
actinic keratosis
actinic keratosis
[Sustantivo]

a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by too much sun exposure and could turn into skin cancer

queratosis actínica, queratosis solar

queratosis actínica, queratosis solar

Ex: Actinic keratosis looks like a dry, rough patch on your skin. 
carbuncle
carbuncle
[Sustantivo]

a painful, swollen cluster of connected boils on the skin, typically caused by a bacterial infection

un ántrax, un forúnculo múltiple

un ántrax, un forúnculo múltiple

Ex: The nurse found a painful carbuncle during the exam. 
eczema
eczema
[Sustantivo]

a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy

eccema, eczema

eccema, eczema

frostbite
frostbite
[Sustantivo]

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

congelación, congelamiento

congelación, congelamiento

Ex: She developed frostbite on her fingers after being outside in the freezing weather for too long. 
cellulitis
cellulitis
[Sustantivo]

a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and tenderness due to a skin break

celulitis, infección bacteriana de la piel

celulitis, infección bacteriana de la piel

Ex: A cut can lead to cellulitis, causing redness and swelling. 
lupus
lupus
[Sustantivo]

a chronic autoimmune disease causing inflammation and diverse symptoms like joint pain and skin rashes

lupus, enfermedad autoinmune crónica

lupus, enfermedad autoinmune crónica

Ex: Lupus can cause joint pain and swelling. 
melasma
melasma
[Sustantivo]

a skin condition causing brown or gray-brown patches, often on the face, linked to hormonal changes or sun exposure

melasma, cloasma

melasma, cloasma

Ex: Melasma leads to brown patches on the face, especially during pregnancy. 
contact dermatitis
contact dermatitis
[Sustantivo]

skin inflammation caused by contact with irritants or allergens, resulting in redness, itching, and in some cases blistering

dermatitis de contacto, eccema de contacto

dermatitis de contacto, eccema de contacto

Ex: Dishwashing without gloves can cause contact dermatitis on the hands. 
wart
wart
[Sustantivo]

a small, often hard elevation on the skin that is caused by an infection or a virus

verruga, mezquino

verruga, mezquino

seborrheic eczema
seborrheic eczema
[Sustantivo]

a long-term skin condition causing red, itchy, and flaky patches, commonly on the scalp and face

eccema seborreico, dermatitis seborreica

eccema seborreico, dermatitis seborreica

Ex: Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic eczema affecting the scalp. 
keratosis pilaris
keratosis pilaris
[Sustantivo]

a skin condition causing small, rough bumps on arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks

queratosis pilar, queratosis folicular

queratosis pilar, queratosis folicular

Ex: I manage keratosis pilaris on my thighs with regular moisturizing. 
ringworm
ringworm
[Sustantivo]

a contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp, characterized by circular, red, and itchy rashes with a raised, defined border

tiña, dermatofitosis

tiña, dermatofitosis

Ex: Sharing personal items can increase the risk of contracting ringworm. 
impetigo
impetigo
[Sustantivo]

a contagious bacterial skin infection causing red sores that turn into yellowish-brown crusts

impétigo, infección bacteriana contagiosa de la piel

impétigo, infección bacteriana contagiosa de la piel

Ex: Good hygiene practices help prevent the spread of impetigo. 
herpes
herpes
[Sustantivo]

a viral infection causing painful sores, often around the genital or oral areas, due to the herpes simplex virus

herpes

herpes

Ex: Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection. 
bedsore
bedsore
[Sustantivo]

injuries to areas of skin and underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of prolonged pressure on the skin

escara

escara

angular cheilitis
angular cheilitis
[Sustantivo]

a condition characterized by inflammation and cracks at the corners of the mouth, often caused by a combination of factors including infection, dryness, and nutritional deficiencies

queilitis angular, boquera

queilitis angular, boquera

dermatitis
dermatitis
[Sustantivo]

a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions

dermatitis

dermatitis

Ex: Sunburn can lead to dermatitis, causing redness and discomfort. 
nettle rash
nettle rash
[Sustantivo]

a skin condition marked by itchy, raised welts caused by an allergic reaction or other triggers

urticaria, erupción urticarial

urticaria, erupción urticarial

Ex: Stress or anxiety may exacerbate symptoms of nettle rash. 
cellulite
cellulite
[Sustantivo]

a condition where the skin on certain parts of the body appears dimpled or lumpy, caused by underlying fat deposits and connective tissue

celulitis

celulitis

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