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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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Words Related to Health and Sickness
acne

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

[noun]
pemphigus

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

[noun]
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

[noun]
psoriasis

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

[noun]
atopic dermatitis

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

[noun]
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

[noun]
hives

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

[noun]
epidermolysis bullosa

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

[noun]
rosacea

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

[noun]
hidradenitis suppurativa

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

[noun]
scleroderma

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

[noun]
vitiligo

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

[noun]
ichthyosis

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

[noun]
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

[noun]
cold sore

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

[noun]
blister

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

[noun]
actinic keratosis

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

[noun]
carbuncle

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

[noun]
eczema

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

[noun]
frostbite

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

[noun]
cellulitis

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

[noun]
lupus

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

[noun]
melasma

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

[noun]
contact dermatitis

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

[noun]
wart

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

[noun]
seborrheic eczema

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

[noun]
keratosis pilaris

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

[noun]
ringworm

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

[noun]
impetigo

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

[noun]
herpes

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

[noun]
bedsore

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

[noun]
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

[noun]
dermatitis

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

[noun]
nettle rash

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

[noun]
cellulite

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

[noun]
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