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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Health and Sickness
acne [noun]

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

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: Dermatologists specialize in treating pemphigus .

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

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

Ex: Certain medications can help manage psoriasis symptoms .

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

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

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

hives [noun]

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

Ex: The child broke out in hives after coming into contact with poison ivy .
rosacea [noun]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex:

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

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

Ex: The small blister on his lip was identified as a cold sore .
blister [noun]

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

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

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

Ex: Actinic keratosis is more common in fair-skinned individuals .

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

Ex: Antibiotics treat the bacterial infection causing a carbuncle .
eczema [noun]

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

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

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

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

Ex: Elevating helps reduce swelling in cellulitis .
lupus [noun]

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

Ex: Fatigue is a prevalent issue for those with lupus .
melasma [noun]

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

Ex: Hormonal fluctuations can contribute to the development of melasma .

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

Ex: Identifying and avoiding triggers is crucial for managing contact dermatitis .
wart [noun]

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

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

Ex: Weather changes may influence the severity of seborrheic eczema .

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

Ex: Warm showers and gentle cleansers are crucial for my keratosis pilaris routine .
ringworm [noun]

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

Ex: The distinctive ring-shaped appearance is a characteristic sign of ringworm .
impetigo [noun]

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

Ex:
herpes [noun]

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

Ex: Avoiding close contact during outbreaks helps prevent herpes transmission .
bedsore [noun]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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