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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: Dermatologists specialize in treating pemphigus. 

Los dermatólogos se especializan en el tratamiento del pénfigo.

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: Some individuals with alopecia areata experience regrowth of hair over time. 

Algunas personas con alopecia areata experimentan el rebrote del cabello con el tiempo.

psoriasis
psoriasis
[Sustantivo]

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

psoriasis

psoriasis

Ex: Certain medications can help manage psoriasis symptoms. 

Ciertos medicamentos pueden ayudar a manejar los síntomas de la psoriasis.

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: To relieve symptoms, the doctor prescribed atopic dermatitis patients corticosteroid creams. 

Para aliviar los síntomas, el médico recetó a los pacientes con dermatitis atópica cremas con corticosteroides.

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: The child broke out in hives after coming into contact with poison ivy. 

El niño salió en ronchas después de entrar en contacto con la hiedra venenosa.

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 can affect internal organs, such as the lungs and heart. 

La esclerodermia puede afectar a los órganos internos, como los pulmones y el corazón.

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: Sunscreen is essential for those with vitiligo to protect sensitive areas. 

El protector solar es esencial para aquellos con vitiligo para proteger las áreas sensibles.

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 can be present at birth or develop later in life. 

La ictiosis puede estar presente al nacer o desarrollarse más tarde en la vida.

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: The small blister on his lip was identified as a cold sore. 

La pequeña ampolla en su labio fue identificada como un herpes labial.

blister
blister
[Sustantivo]

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

ampolla

ampolla

Ex: Common causes of blisters include wearing ill-fitting shoes, repetitive friction from tools or sports equipment, or exposure to heat. 

Las causas comunes de las ampollas incluyen el uso de zapatos que no ajustan bien, la fricción repetitiva de herramientas o equipos deportivos, o la exposición al calor.

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 is more common in fair-skinned individuals. 

La queratosis actínica es más común en personas de piel clara.

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: Antibiotics treat the bacterial infection causing a carbuncle. 

Los antibióticos tratan la infección bacteriana que causa un carbunco.

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: The skier was treated for frostbite on her toes after the long day on the slopes. 

El esquiador fue tratado por congelación en los dedos de los pies después de un largo día en las pistas.

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: Elevating helps reduce swelling in cellulitis. 

Elevar ayuda a reducir la hinchazón en la celulitis.

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: Fatigue is a prevalent issue for those with lupus. 

La fatiga es un problema prevalente para aquellos con lupus.

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: Hormonal fluctuations can contribute to the development of melasma. 

Las fluctuaciones hormonales pueden contribuir al desarrollo del melasma.

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: Identifying and avoiding triggers is crucial for managing contact dermatitis. 

Identificar y evitar los desencadenantes es crucial para manejar la dermatitis de contacto.

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: Weather changes may influence the severity of seborrheic eczema. 

Los cambios climáticos pueden influir en la gravedad del eccema seborreico.

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: Warm showers and gentle cleansers are crucial for my keratosis pilaris routine. 

Las duchas calientes y los limpiadores suaves son cruciales para mi rutina de queratosis pilaris.

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: The distinctive ring-shaped appearance is a characteristic sign of ringworm. 

La apariencia distintiva en forma de anillo es un signo característico del tiña.

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: Impetigo can affect any part of the body and is highly contagious. 

El impétigo puede afectar cualquier parte del cuerpo y es altamente contagioso.

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: Avoiding close contact during outbreaks helps prevent herpes transmission. 

Evitar el contacto cercano durante los brotes ayuda a prevenir la transmisión del herpes.

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: Eczema is a form of dermatitis characterized by itchy, inflamed skin. 

El eccema es una forma de dermatitis caracterizada por piel inflamada y con picazón.

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: The distinctive red welts of nettle rash can vary in size and shape. 

Los distintivos habones rojos de la urticaria pueden variar en tamaño y forma.

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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