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Health and Sickness - Skin Diseases and Problems

Here you will learn some English words related to skin diseases and problems such as "acne", "rosacea", and "lupus".

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acne
acne
[noun]

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

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pemphigus
pemphigus
[noun]

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

Ex: Medications help manage pemphigus symptoms. 
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alopecia areata

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

Ex: Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss in patches, often on the scalp. 
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psoriasis
psoriasis
[noun]

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

Ex: Psoriasis results in red and scaly patches on the skin. 
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atopic dermatitis

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

Ex: The baby's red, itchy patches were signs of atopic dermatitis. 
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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

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hives
hives
[noun]

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

Ex: After eating shellfish, she developed hives on her arms and face. 
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epidermolysis bullosa

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

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rosacea
rosacea
[noun]

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

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hidradenitis suppurativa

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

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scleroderma

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

Ex: Scleroderma leads to skin and tissue hardening, causing discomfort. 
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vitiligo
vitiligo
[noun]

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

Ex: Vitiligo causes white patches on the skin due to pigment loss. 
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ichthyosis

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

Ex: Ichthyosis causes thick, dry, and scaly skin. 
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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

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cold sore
cold sore
[noun]

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

Ex: She applied a cream to soothe the discomfort of the cold sore on her lip. 
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blister
blister
[noun]

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

Ex: A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries. 
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actinic keratosis

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

Ex: Actinic keratosis looks like a dry, rough patch on your skin. 
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carbuncle
carbuncle
[noun]

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

Ex: The nurse found a painful carbuncle during the exam. 
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eczema
eczema
[noun]

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

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frostbite
frostbite
[noun]

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

Ex: She developed frostbite on her fingers after being outside in the freezing weather for too long. 
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cellulitis

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

Ex: A cut can lead to cellulitis, causing redness and swelling. 
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lupus
lupus
[noun]

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

Ex: Lupus can cause joint pain and swelling. 
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melasma
melasma
[noun]

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

Ex: Melasma leads to brown patches on the face, especially during pregnancy. 
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contact dermatitis

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

Ex: Dishwashing without gloves can cause contact dermatitis on the hands. 
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wart
wart
[noun]

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

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seborrheic eczema

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

Ex: Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic eczema affecting the scalp. 
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keratosis pilaris

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

Ex: I manage keratosis pilaris on my thighs with regular moisturizing. 
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ringworm
ringworm
[noun]

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

Ex: Sharing personal items can increase the risk of contracting ringworm. 
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impetigo
impetigo
[noun]

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

Ex: Good hygiene practices help prevent the spread of impetigo. 
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herpes
herpes
[noun]

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

Ex: Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection. 
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bedsore
bedsore
[noun]

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

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angular cheilitis

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

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dermatitis

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

Ex: Sunburn can lead to dermatitis, causing redness and discomfort. 
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nettle rash

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

Ex: Stress or anxiety may exacerbate symptoms of nettle rash. 
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cellulite
cellulite
[noun]

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

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