Skin, hair and nails

Conditions (8)

Acne — Acné

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.

Alopecia — Alopecia

Alopecia refers to hair loss, which can range from small, patchy bald spots (alopecia areata) to complete loss of all body hair (alopecia universalis).

Cellulitis — Celulitis infecciosa

Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin and the tissue just beneath it.

Chickenpox (Varicella) — Varicela

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) — Eccema (dermatitis atópica)

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.

Melanoma — Melanoma

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, arising from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.

Psoriasis — Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that causes skin cells to multiply up to ten times faster than normal, resulting in red, scaly, thick patches on the skin.

Rosacea — Rosácea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps.

Symptoms (8)

Bruising — Moretones

Bruising occurs when small blood vessels under the skin break after an impact, causing discoloration ranging from red and purple to green and yellow as the bruise heals.

Dry Skin — Piel seca

Dry skin, or xerosis, is a condition where the skin loses moisture and becomes rough, flaky, or itchy.

Excessive Sweating — Sudoración excesiva

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, means sweating far more than is needed to regulate body temperature.

Hair Loss — Pérdida de cabello

Hair loss, also called alopecia, refers to losing more hair than usual from the scalp or other parts of the body.

Hives — Urticaria

Hives are raised, itchy welts on the skin that appear suddenly and can occur anywhere on the body.

Itching — Picazón

Itching, also called pruritus, is an uncomfortable sensation that prompts the urge to scratch.

Rash — Sarpullido

A rash is a change in the skin's color, texture, or appearance.

Skin Lesion — Lesión cutánea

A skin lesion is any abnormal area of skin that looks different from the surrounding skin.

Procedures (4)

Phototherapy — Fototerapia

Phototherapy uses controlled exposure to specific wavelengths of light to treat certain skin conditions or mood disorders.

Skin Graft — Injerto de piel

A skin graft is a surgical procedure in which healthy skin is removed from one area of the body (the donor site) and transplanted to cover a wound, burn, or area where skin has been lost.

Sutures — Suturas

Sutures are stitches used to close a wound or surgical incision by bringing the edges of skin or tissue together so the area can heal properly.

Wound Care — Cuidado de heridas

Wound care involves cleaning, treating, and dressing injuries, surgical incisions, pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, or other skin wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.

Medications (1)

Injectable — Inyectable

An injectable medication is a drug administered by injection into a vein, muscle, or the fatty tissue under the skin.

Other areas of the glossary

• Heart and circulation — Corazón y circulación
• Lungs and breathing — Pulmones y respiración
• Digestive system — Sistema digestivo
• Brain and nerves — Cerebro y nervios
• Mental health — Salud mental
• Reproductive health and pregnancy — Salud reproductiva y embarazo
• Bones, joints and muscles — Huesos, articulaciones y músculos
• Blood and immune system — Sangre y sistema inmunitario
• Hormones, diabetes and metabolism — Hormonas, diabetes y metabolismo
• General care: tests, procedures and medicines — Atención general: pruebas, procedimientos y medicamentos