skin inflammation

[/skɪn ɪnˌflæməˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: skin inflammations
inflamação da pele
1. A medical condition characterized by redness, swelling, irritation, and sometimes pain or itching of the skin, typically caused by infection, allergy, injury, or dermatological disease
The patient experienced skin inflammation after being exposed to poison ivy.
O paciente experimentou inflamação da pele após exposição à hera venenosa.
2. An acute or chronic response of the skin's immune system to irritants, allergens, or pathogens
Dermatitis is a common form of skin inflammation.
A dermatite é uma forma comum de inflamação da pele.
In Brazil, skin inflammation is a common health concern due to tropical climate, humidity, and sun exposure. People often refer to it casually as 'inflamação de pele' or 'alergia de pele' (skin allergy). In the USA, particularly in medical contexts, the term is often replaced with specific diagnoses like 'dermatitis' or 'eczema'. Both cultures recognize the importance of dermatological care, though treatment approaches and preventive measures may vary based on environmental factors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dermatitisskin irritationskin rashcutaneous inflammationinflammatory skin condition
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy skinclear skinunblemished skin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inflamação da pele
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inflamação de pele
Colloquial variation commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
inflamação cutânea
More technical/medical variation preferred in professional contexts
Portugal
inflamação cutânea
Portuguese standard uses 'cutânea' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

dermatitiseczemapsoriasisurticariacontact dermatitisallergic reactionrashdermatologist

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have inflamed skin
skin acting up
flare-up of skin condition
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