湿疹

• Reading: しっしん
• Romaji: shisshin
• Kanji breakdown: 湿 (shitsu) — damp, moist, humid; 疹 (shin) — rash, measles
• Pronunciation: /ɕis.ɕiɴ/

Meaning

Eczema; rash. A general medical term for inflammatory skin conditions causing redness, itching, or blistering.

A medical noun covering various types of skin inflammation. While doctors may use more specific diagnoses, 湿疹 is the everyday word patients use to describe rashes or eczema. Often appears with verbs like できる (to develop) or 出る (to appear).

Examples

1. 腕に湿疹ができて病院に行った。 I got a rash on my arm and went to the doctor.
2. アレルギーが原因で湿疹が出ることがある。 Allergies can sometimes cause a rash to break out.
3. 湿疹がひどくなる前に薬を塗ったほうがいい。 You should apply the medicine before the eczema gets worse.

Usage Guide

Context: medical, daily life, pharmacy

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 湿 (shitsu, moisture/damp) + 疹 (shin, rash/eruption). The characters together describe a skin condition associated with dampness, reflecting traditional East Asian medical understanding of skin ailments.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal