Santé et Maladie - Maladies et Problèmes de Peau

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

pemphigus, pemphigus (maladie)

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

alopécie areata

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

psoriasis, psoriasis (maladie)

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

dermatite atopique, eczéma atopique

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

phénomène de Raynaud, syndrome de Raynaud

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

urticaires, démangeaisons

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

épider-molyse bulleuse

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

couperose

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

hidradenite suppurative, hidradenite suppurativa

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

sclérodermie

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

vitiligo

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

ichtyose, dermatose ictiosique

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

pachyonychie congénitale, pachyonychie héréditaire

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

bouton de fièvre, herpès labial

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

ampoule, cloque

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

kératose actinique, kératose solaire

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

carbuncle, furoncle

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

eczéma

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

gelure

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

cellulite, infection bactérienne de la peau

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

lupus, lupus érythémateux

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

mélasma

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

dermatite de contact, eczéma de contact

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

verrue

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

eczéma séborrhéique, dermatite séborrhéique

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

kératose pilaire, folliculite kératosique

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

teigne, mycose cutanée

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

herpès

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

escarre

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

chélite angulaire, stomatite angulaire

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

dermatite

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

urticaire, éruption urticarienne

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

cellulite