Skin

Basic symptoms

皮膚がかゆいです。
ひふがかゆいです。
My skin is itchy.
The most basic phrase — the doctor will want to know the exact location and extent.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Related湿疹・蕁麻疹（eczema/hives）
湿疹（蕁麻疹）が出ています。
しっしん（じんましん）がでています。
I have a rash / hives.
If accompanied by difficulty breathing or lip swelling, this may be a warning sign of anaphylactic shock — seek medical care immediately; see the warning signs section below.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Related虫刺され（insect bite）

By symptom type

赤く腫れています。
あかくはれています。
It's red and swollen.
Can be caused by infection, allergies, or insect bites.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Related膿が出る（pus discharge）
肌がかぶれています。
はだがかぶれています。
I have a skin irritation from contact.
If you know what caused it (cosmetics, metal, plants, etc.), be sure to mention it.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Relatedかゆい（itching）
皮膚がカサカサしています。
ひふがカサカサしています。
My skin is dry and flaky.
A common phrase for dry skin/dermatitis.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
皮がむけています。
かわがむけています。
My skin is peeling.
Can appear with sunburn, fungal infection, or later-stage eczema.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Relatedカサカサする（dry, flaky skin）
じくじくして液体が出ています。
じくじくしてえきたいがでています。
It's oozing / weeping fluid.
A sign that eczema is worsening or has become infected.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Related水ぶくれ（blisters）
水ぶくれができています。
みずぶくれができています。
I have blisters.
Can be caused by burns, shingles, or allergies — note whether it's accompanied by fever or appears in clusters.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Related唇や爪が青白い・脈が触れにくい（pale/bluish lips or nails, weak pulse）
膿が出ています。
うみがでています。
There's pus coming out.
A sign of bacterial infection — if accompanied by fever or rapidly spreading, seek medical care promptly.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
Related赤く腫れる（red and swollen skin）
皮膚がヒリヒリ痛みます。
ひふがヒリヒリいたみます。
My skin feels stinging or burning pain.
A common early phrase for sunburn or early-stage shingles.
Suggested Department
Dermatology
虫に刺されました。
むしにさされました。
I got bitten by an insect.
If you know it's a bee sting and have a prior allergy history, watch carefully for any body-wide symptoms afterward — see the warning signs section below.
Suggested Department
Dermatology

For ordinary insect bites, Dermatology is fine; if stung by a bee/wasp and you develop breathing difficulty or whole-body swelling (signs of anaphylaxis), call an ambulance immediately

Related蕁麻疹に呼吸困難や唇の腫れを伴う（hives with breathing difficulty and lip swelling）

Warning signs

蕁麻疹が出て、息が苦しくて、唇も腫れています。
じんましんがでて、いきがくるしくて、くちびるもはれています。
Hives along with difficulty breathing and swollen lips.
A classic sign of anaphylactic shock, which can be life-threatening — call an ambulance immediately. If you carry an epinephrine auto-injector, use it right away.
⚠️ Danger sign — could be life-threatening
Suggested Department
Emergency / Call ambulance (119)
Related湿疹・蕁麻疹（eczema/hives）唇や爪が青白い・脈が触れにくい（pale/bluish lips or nails, weak pulse）
唇や爪が青白くなっています。脈も触れにくいです。
くちびるやつめがあおじろくなっています。みゃくもさわりにくいです。
My lips/nails look pale or bluish, and my pulse is weak or hard to feel.
A dangerous sign of anaphylaxis progressing to circulatory collapse — this is a life-threatening emergency. Call an ambulance immediately.
⚠️ Danger sign — could be life-threatening
Suggested Department
Emergency / Call ambulance (119)
Related蕁麻疹に呼吸困難や唇の腫れを伴う（hives with breathing difficulty and lip swelling）
発疹と高い熱があって、目や口の粘膜もただれています。
ほっしんとたかいねつがあって、めやくちのねんまくもただれています。
A rash with high fever, along with sores in the eyes or mouth.
A rare but severe early sign of a drug allergy reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), usually appearing after starting a new medication — seek medical care immediately and tell the doctor about any recent medications.
⚠️ Rare but serious sign
Suggested Department
Emergency / Call ambulance (119)Dermatology
Related湿疹・蕁麻疹（eczema/hives）
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