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Salute e Malattia - Malattie e problemi della pelle

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a malattie e problemi della pelle come "acne", "rosacea" e "lupus".

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pemphigus
[sostantivo]

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 volgare

pemfigo, pemfigo volgare

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alopecia areata
[sostantivo]

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, alopecia a chiazze

alopecia areata, alopecia a chiazze

Ex: Wearing hats or scarves may be chosen by those alopecia areata for coverage .
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psoriasis
[sostantivo]

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

psoriasi, psoriasi cutanea

psoriasi, psoriasi cutanea

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atopic dermatitis
[sostantivo]

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

dermatite atopica, eczema atopico

dermatite atopica, eczema atopico

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hives
[sostantivo]

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

orticaria, pomfi

orticaria, pomfi

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scleroderma
[sostantivo]

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

sclerodermia, sclerosi sistemica

sclerodermia, sclerosi sistemica

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vitiligo
[sostantivo]

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

vitiligine, vitiligo

vitiligine, vitiligo

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ichthyosis
[sostantivo]

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

ichthyosis, ictiosi

ichthyosis, ictiosi

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cold sore
[sostantivo]

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

herpes labiale, vesciche labiali

herpes labiale, vesciche labiali

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blister
[sostantivo]

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

vescica

vescica

Ex: In severe cases , large or blisters may require medical attention to prevent complications and promote healing .
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actinic keratosis
[sostantivo]

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

cheratosi attinica, cheratosi solare

cheratosi attinica, cheratosi solare

Ex: Using protective clothing like hats helps actinic keratosis on the face and neck .
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carbuncle
[sostantivo]

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

carbuncolo, foruncolo

carbuncolo, foruncolo

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frostbite
[sostantivo]

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

congelamento

congelamento

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cellulitis
[sostantivo]

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

cellulite, cellulite infettiva

cellulite, cellulite infettiva

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lupus
[sostantivo]

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

lupus, lupus eritematoso

lupus, lupus eritematoso

Ex: Medications help manage symptoms lupus.
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melasma
[sostantivo]

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

melasma, maschera

melasma, maschera

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contact dermatitis
[sostantivo]

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

dermatite da contatto, eczema da contatto

dermatite da contatto, eczema da contatto

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seborrheic eczema
[sostantivo]

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

eczema seboreico, dermatite seborroica

eczema seboreico, dermatite seborroica

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keratosis pilaris
[sostantivo]

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

cheratosi pilaris, ipercheratosi follicolare

cheratosi pilaris, ipercheratosi follicolare

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ringworm
[sostantivo]

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

tigna, verrucca

tigna, verrucca

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impetigo
[sostantivo]

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

impetigine, impetigo

impetigine, impetigo

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herpes
[sostantivo]

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

herpes, infezione da herpes

herpes, infezione da herpes

Ex: Avoiding close contact during outbreaks helps herpes transmission .
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dermatitis
[sostantivo]

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

dermatite, infiammatoria della pelle

dermatite, infiammatoria della pelle

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nettle rash
[sostantivo]

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

orticaria, rash orticario

orticaria, rash orticario

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