Hälsa och Sjukdom - Hudsjukdomar och problem
Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till hudsjukdomar och problem som "akne", "rosacea" och "lupus".
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a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers
akne
a rare disease where painful blisters form on the skin and inside the mouth due to the body's immune system attacking healthy cells
pemfigus
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
a chronic skin condition causing red, itchy rashes often starting in childhood
atopisk dermatit
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
Raynauds fenomen
raised, itchy welts on the skin, often triggered by factors like allergies or stress
nässelutslag
a genetic skin condition characterized by blistering and fragility of the skin
epidermolysis bullosa
a chronic skin condition that causes redness, swelling, and small bumps similar to acne
rosacea
a chronic skin condition that causes painful, inflamed nodules and abscesses in the skin's sweat glands
hidradenitis suppurativa
a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin and tissue hardening, affecting internal organs
sklerodermi
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
iktyos
a rare genetic disorder that affects the nails and can cause thickened, abnormally shaped nails, as well as other skin and oral abnormalities
pachyonychia congenita
a small, painful blister that typically appears on or around the lips, caused by the herpes simplex virus
munsår
a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning
blåsa
a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by too much sun exposure and could turn into skin cancer
aktinisk keratos
a painful, swollen cluster of connected boils on the skin, typically caused by a bacterial infection
karbunkel
a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy
eksem
a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.
frostskada
a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and tenderness due to a skin break
cellulit
a chronic autoimmune disease causing inflammation and diverse symptoms like joint pain and skin rashes
lupus
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
kontaktdermatit
a small, often hard elevation on the skin that is caused by an infection or a virus
vårta
a long-term skin condition causing red, itchy, and flaky patches, commonly on the scalp and face
seborrhoiskt eksem
a skin condition causing small, rough bumps on arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks
keratosis pilaris
a contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp, characterized by circular, red, and itchy rashes with a raised, defined border
ringorm
a contagious bacterial skin infection causing red sores that turn into yellowish-brown crusts
impetigo
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
trycksår
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
vinkel cheilit
a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions
dermatit
a skin condition marked by itchy, raised welts caused by an allergic reaction or other triggers
nässelutslag
a condition where the skin on certain parts of the body appears dimpled or lumpy, caused by underlying fat deposits and connective tissue
celluliter