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How to Say Eczema in Spanish: Eccema
Eccema · noun (masculine) · ek-SEH-mah
The Spanish word for eczema is <b>eccema</b>, referring to a common skin condition that causes patches of dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. The term dermatitis is also used in clinical settings.
ek-SEH-mah
El dermatólogo me dijo que tengo eccema en los brazos.
The dermatologist told me I have eczema on my arms.
Eczema in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for eczema, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| eccema | eczema | ek-SEH-mah | Default, widely understood |
| eczema | eczema | also accepted in medical contexts | |
| dermatitis | eczema | broader clinical term |
How Native Speakers Use Eccema
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Doctor visit
El médico me recetó una crema para el eccema.
The doctor prescribed me a cream for the eczema.
Discussing treatment during a medical appointment.
Describing symptoms
El eccema me causa mucha picazón, especialmente por la noche.
The eczema causes me a lot of itching, especially at night.
Explaining symptoms to someone.
Childhood condition
Mi hijo tuvo eccema desde bebé, pero ha mejorado con los años.
My son had eczema since he was a baby, but it has improved over the years.
Talking about a child's health history.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Eccema
Spelling confusion
Incorrect: Tengo exema en las manos.
Correct: Tengo eccema en las manos.
The correct Spanish spelling is eccema with double c. The spelling 'exema' does not exist in standard Spanish.
Wrong gender
Incorrect: La eccema es molesta.
Correct: El eccema es molesto.
Eccema is a masculine noun in Spanish, so it takes the masculine article el and masculine adjectives: el eccema molesto.
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Common Questions About Eczema in Spanish
- Is it eccema or eczema in Spanish?
- The Real Academia Española (RAE) recognizes eccema as the standard Spanish spelling. However, the form eczema (keeping the original Greek spelling) also appears in medical literature. In everyday conversation and writing, eccema is preferred.
- How do you say 'I have eczema' in Spanish?
- The natural phrasing is Tengo eccema (I have eczema), and if you want to specify the location, add en + body part: Tengo eccema en las manos (I have eczema on my hands).
- What is the difference between eccema and dermatitis?
- Eccema refers specifically to the condition known as eczema, while dermatitis is a broader term covering any inflammation of the skin. Doctors may use dermatitis atópica (atopic dermatitis) as a more precise clinical name for the most common form of eczema.