Salud y Enfermedad - Enfermedades y problemas de la piel

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

acné

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

pemfigo, pemfigo (enfermedad)

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

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

psoriasis, psoriasis (trastorno)

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

dermatitis atópica, eccema atópico

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

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

ronchas, urticaria

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

epidermólisis bullosa

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

rosácea

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

hidradenitis supurativa, hidradenitis supurativa

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

esclerodermia

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

vitíligo

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

ictiosis, dermatosis ictiosiforme

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

pachioniquia congénita, pachioniquia hereditaria

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

herpes labial, llaga de fiebre

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

ampolla

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

queratosis actínica, queratosis solar

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

carbúnculo, forúnculo

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

eccema, eczema

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

congelación, congelamiento

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

celulitis, infección bacteriana de la piel

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

lupus, lupus eritematoso

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

melasma

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

dermatitis de contacto, eccema de contacto

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

verruga, mezquino

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

eccema seborreico, dermatitis seborreica

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

queratosis pilar, queratosis pilaris

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

tiña, hongos en la piel

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

impétigo

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

herpes

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

escara

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, estomatitis angular

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

dermatitis

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

urticaria, rash urticariana

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

celulitis