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.
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